13 Beauty Details from the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet

Key facts

• The 2026 Met Gala took place on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
• The dress code was 'Fashion Is Art.'
• Emma Chamberlain wore a hand-painted custom Mugler gown with yellow inner-corner eyeshadow.
• Ashley Graham's metallic manicure was inspired by artists who paint on their hands.
• Bill Skarsgård let a little curl go loose.
• Jamila Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, wore a sculptural braided updo.
• Chase Sui Wonders matched her hair to her dress with a sleek bun and double side bang.
• Aariana Rose Philip, Antiguan-American model and musician, wore intricate braids.
• Lena Dunham did blocked brows.
• Doja Cat kept her nails long and natural.
• Angela Bassett wore shocking pink eyeshadow and blush.
• Tessa Thompson's fingers were dipped in International Klein Blue.
• Anok Yai wore faux tears.
• Rachel Zegler channeled the painting 'The Execution of Lady Jane Grey' with a gauzy eye covering.
• Ejae swapped her signature gold for shining silver.