Met Gala 2026: Beyoncé, Rihanna & More Best Dressed Celebrities

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Fashion’s biggest night came and went in style.

On May 4th, the 2026 Met Gala, with the theme “Costume Art,” marked a celebration of the long-standing connection between the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its Costume Institute.

Sabrina Carpenter and Rihanna were among the celebrities who perfectly captured the spirit of the “Fashion Is Art” theme at the event. They arrived at the New York City landmark wearing outfits that celebrated this year’s exhibit, which curator Andrew Bolton explained focused on how clothing shapes and adorns the body.

He explained to Vogue in November that even when we look at depictions of the human body, especially in art galleries, it’s never truly ‘just a body.’ Even nude figures are presented with layers of cultural meaning and societal expectations; they’re always shaped by our values and beliefs.

Bolton explained that the goal was to refocus conversations about art and fashion on the human body itself, celebrating it rather than concealing it, and to use this approach to position fashion as a true art form.

Stars like Beyoncé and Tyla have been showcasing see-through materials and bold, revealing designs. At the same time, Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber have embraced styles that highlight and shape the waist, like corsets.

The intentionally broad theme of “Costume Art” was chosen by the Met Gala’s organizers, including Anna Wintour, and co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams. Sponsors Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos were also involved in the decision.

Bolton described the approach as daring and impactful, a clear signal of its purpose. He clarified that the aim wasn’t to establish a new ranking system, but rather to dismantle existing hierarchies and emphasize the equal value of both the artworks and the people presenting them.

He explained that fashion, or how people present themselves through clothing, is the unifying element across all departments and galleries in the museum. It’s what ties everything together.

To see the best dressed celebs at the 2026 Met Gala, keep reading…

The singer, known as “Manchild,” followed the event’s “Fashion Is Art” theme by wearing a Dior dress decorated with celluloid film strips from the classic movie Sabrina, starring Aubrey Hepburn.

Rihanna, looking dazzling like a diamond, wore a stunning Maison Margiela gown covered in over 115,000 crystals, vintage jewels, and unique embellishments.

The YouTuber looked like she had just stepped out of an oil painting in this custom Mugler design.

The Grammy-winning artist celebrated the human form with a stunning gown by Olivier Rousteing, designed to look like a skeleton.

Although she wasn’t wearing Prada, the actress from Devil Wears Prada 2 still showcased the “Fashion Is Art” theme with a stunning Michael Kors gown. The dress featured unique, hand-painted designs created by artist Peter McGough.

The star of Heated Rivalry turned heads on the red carpet wearing a Saint Laurent outfit, including a polka-dot halter top with a long, flowing train.

Tennis star Venus Williams, a co-chair of the 2026 Met Gala, perfectly captured the “Costume Art” theme. She wore a stunning gown covered in Swarovski crystals and a bold necklace designed after the iconic Wimbledon plate.

The rapper explained to Vogue that her silicone Saint Laurent dress was designed to mimic the flowing look of fabric on ancient Greek statues.

Following the event’s “Fashion is Art” theme, Kardashian worked with British artist Allen Jones to create a custom breastplate for her, made of fiberglass.

The rapper certainly lived up to the name ‘Fashion Killa’ with his latest outfit: a custom-made pink wool robe from Chanel, complete with black satin details.

The singer of “Water” turned up the heat in a revealing, custom-made Valentino dress, paying homage to the Costume Institute’s exhibition focused on the body.

Rhode Skin founder Hailey Bieber’s Saint Laurent dress featured a uniquely shaped top – the bodice was crafted from 24-karat gold, taking inspiration from sculptural art.

The actress from Euphoria looked like she stepped straight out of Gustav Klimt’s 1912 painting “Mäda Primavesi” with her Prada outfit.

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2026-05-05 07:47