Emma Chamberlain's Hand-Painted Mugler Gown Channels Van Gogh and Munch for Met Gala 2026
Emma Chamberlain attended the Met Gala 2026 for the sixth time, serving as Vogue's special correspondent. She wore a custom Mugler gown designed by Miguel Castro Freitas and hand-painted by artist Anna Deller-Yee. The dress code was "Fashion Is Art." Chamberlain, whose father is an oil painter, drew inspiration from Van Gogh and Munch, as well as an archival Mugler butterfly dress from 1997. She and stylist Jared Ellner collaborated with Castro Freitas after meeting him at a Vogue event during Paris Fashion Week. The gown features a watercolor feel with an ominous undertone, reflecting Chamberlain's art taste. She chose to keep her natural look rather than dyeing her hair brown.
Key facts
- Emma Chamberlain attended Met Gala 2026 for the sixth time.
- She served as Vogue's special correspondent on the red carpet.
- Chamberlain wore custom Mugler by Miguel Castro Freitas.
- The gown was hand-painted by artist Anna Deller-Yee.
- The dress code was 'Fashion Is Art.'
- Inspiration came from Van Gogh, Munch, and an archival Mugler butterfly dress from 1997.
- Chamberlain's father is an oil painter.
- She and stylist Jared Ellner met Castro Freitas at a Vogue cocktail event during Paris Fashion Week.
- The gown has a watercolor feel with an ominous undertone.
- Chamberlain decided not to dye her hair brown for the event.
Entities
Artists
- Emma Chamberlain
- Miguel Castro Freitas
- Anna Deller-Yee
- Jared Ellner
- Vincent van Gogh
- Edvard Munch
Institutions
- Vogue
- Mugler
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Paris
- France