Anne Hathaway's Hand-Painted 2026 Met Gala Dress Inspired by Keats Poem
At the 2026 Met Gala, Anne Hathaway wore a custom Michael Kors Collection dress hand-painted by American artist Peter McGough, a close friend of Kors. The black silk strapless Mikado ball gown featured a plunging neckline and high-leg slit, serving as a canvas for McGough's intricate black-and-white scenes inspired by John Keats's 1819 poem 'Ode on a Grecian Urn.' The dress code was 'Fashion is Art.' McGough painted imagery of doves, floral flourishes, and a goddess of peace on the back train, evoking ancient urns. Kors noted the collaboration aimed to tell a story of peace, beauty, and harmony. Hathaway, a nine-time Met Gala attendee, had recently completed press tours for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and 'Mother Mary.' McGough described the dress as 'moving art' that turns the wearer into an object of art.
Key facts
- Anne Hathaway wore a custom Michael Kors Collection dress at the 2026 Met Gala.
- The dress was hand-painted by American artist Peter McGough.
- The design was inspired by John Keats's 1819 poem 'Ode on a Grecian Urn.'
- The Met Gala dress code was 'Fashion is Art.'
- The black silk strapless Mikado ball gown had a plunging neckline and high-leg slit.
- McGough painted black-and-white scenes of doves, floral flourishes, and a goddess of peace.
- Hathaway is a nine-time Met Gala attendee.
- Hathaway recently completed press tours for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and 'Mother Mary.'
Entities
Artists
- Anne Hathaway
- Peter McGough
- Michael Kors
- John Keats
Institutions
- Michael Kors Collection
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Vogue
Locations
- New York City
- United States