Barefoot and Barely-There Sandals Steal the Show at the 2026 Met Gala
At the 2026 Met Gala, held on May 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, several attendees defied the traditional high-heel dress code by opting for flat, open-toed sandals or even bare feet. This trend echoed Matthieu Blazy's sole-less shoes from Chanel's Resort 2027 show in Biarritz. Notable guests wearing such footwear included Elizabeth Debicki in flat-soled sandals, Rihanna with a single strap over her big toes, and Doechii who went completely barefoot. Clear-strapped shoes that gave the illusion of bare feet were also spotted. The event celebrated "Costume Art" and featured other attendees like Eileen Gu, Serena Williams, Adwoa Aboah, Tyla, Liu Wen, Jasmine Tookes, Anja Rubik, Ana Khouri, and Heidi Klum.
Key facts
- The 2026 Met Gala took place on May 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
- The theme was 'Costume Art'.
- Matthieu Blazy designed sole-less shoes for Chanel's Resort 2027 show in Biarritz.
- Elizabeth Debicki wore flat-soled, open-toed sandals.
- Rihanna's feet were strapped with a single strap over her big toes.
- Doechii walked the red carpet barefoot.
- Clear-strapped shoes that gave the illusion of bare feet were a notable trend.
- Other attendees included Eileen Gu, Serena Williams, Adwoa Aboah, Tyla, Liu Wen, Jasmine Tookes, Anja Rubik, Ana Khouri, and Heidi Klum.
Entities
Artists
- Alex Consani
- Matthieu Blazy
- Elizabeth Debicki
- Rihanna
- Doechii
- Eileen Gu
- Serena Williams
- Adwoa Aboah
- Tyla
- Liu Wen
- Jasmine Tookes
- Anja Rubik
- Ana Khouri
- Heidi Klum
Institutions
- Chanel
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Vogue
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Biarritz
- France