The 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet Looks That Left Us Speechless

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the best-dressed celebrities at the 2026 Met Gala
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It's here! We've arrived at the first Monday in May, a date that every fashion person has had circled in red ink in their calendars. It's finally time for the 2026 Met Gala. The dress code for this evening is Fashion Is Art, and guests have been instructed to "celebrate the countless depictions of the dressed body throughout art history" in their looks. The theme mirrors the Costume Art exhibit, which explores the relationship between clothing and the body. As for the guest list itself, well, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams are joining Anna Wintour as the evening's cochairs, which means that the blue carpet is set to be as varied as it will be star-studded.

Now, let's get into the fashion. We are predicting quite a bit of Comme des Garçons spring 1997 Lumps and Bumps collection, which was present at the preview last November, as well as many looks plucked right from the fall 2026 runway collections. They may be all we can talk about right now, but we can all but guarantee they'll leave an impact on fashion dialogue for years to come. With plenty of breathtaking moments and epic celebrity sightings to enjoy, scroll down to see all the best red carpet looks from the 2026 Met Gala.

Nicole Kidman at the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Nicole Kidman
WEAR: Chanel dress; Omega watch
STYLED BY: Jason Bolden

Zoe Kravitz attends the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Zoë Kravitz
WEAR: Saint Laurent

Venus Williams at the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Venus Williams
WEAR: Custom Swarovski
STYLED BY: Ronald Burton III

Charli XCX attends the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Charli XCX
WEAR: Saint Laurent dress and shoes

Emma Chamberlain at the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Emma Chamberlain
WEAR: Custom Mugler; Stuart Weitzman shoes; Chopard jewelry
STYLED BY: Jared Ellner

Chase Sui Wonders attends the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Chase Sui Wonders
WEAR: Alexander McQueen dress and bag; Amina Muaddi shoes; Tiffany & Co. jewelry
STYLED BY: Thomas Carter Phillips

Naomi Osaka at the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Naomi Osaka
WEAR: Robert Wun

Ashley Graham at the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Ashley Graham
WEAR: Di Petsa dress; Zales jewelry
STYLED BY: Ava Deith

Cara Delevingne attends the 2026 Met Gala

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WHO: Cara Delevingne
WEAR: Ralph Lauren

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Anna LaPlaca
Anna LaPlaca
Senior Editor

Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over eight years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.