Florals Dominate 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
At the 2026 Met Gala, themed 'Costume Art,' floral motifs unexpectedly dominated the red carpet, echoing the 2024 'The Garden of Time' gala. Jonathan Anderson and Dior showcased cyclamens and orchids on celebrities like Jisoo, Alexa Chung, and Sunday Rose. Lily Rose Depp wore a Chanel gown embroidered with floral motifs, and Charli XCX's Saint Laurent dress featured a resin iris at the bust. The article highlights that florals, while not groundbreaking, proved effective for the red carpet inspired by Northern Italian gardens. A gallery of 16 best floral looks includes Amelia Gray, Adwoa Aboah, Aurora James, Emma Thynn, Naomi Watts, Sza and Emily Bode, Bee Carrozzini, Angela Bassett, Hoyeon Jung, Hunter Schafer, and Huma Abedin.
Key facts
- 2026 Met Gala theme was 'Costume Art'
- Floral motifs were prevalent, reminiscent of 2024's 'The Garden of Time'
- Jonathan Anderson and Dior featured cyclamens and orchids
- Jisoo, Alexa Chung, and Sunday Rose wore Dior
- Lily Rose Depp wore a Chanel gown with floral embroidery
- Charli XCX wore a Saint Laurent dress with a resin iris
- Red carpet was inspired by Northern Italian gardens
- Gallery includes 16 celebrities: Amelia Gray, Jisoo, Adwoa Aboah, Aurora James, Sunday Rose, Emma Thynn, Naomi Watts, Sza, Emily Bode, Alexa Chung, Bee Carrozzini, Angela Bassett, Hoyeon Jung, Charli XCX, Hunter Schafer, Lily Rose Depp, Huma Abedin
Entities
Artists
- Jonathan Anderson
- Jisoo
- Alexa Chung
- Sunday Rose
- Lily Rose Depp
- Charli XCX
- Amelia Gray
- Adwoa Aboah
- Aurora James
- Emma Thynn
- Naomi Watts
- Sza
- Emily Bode
- Bee Carrozzini
- Angela Bassett
- Hoyeon Jung
- Hunter Schafer
- Huma Abedin
Institutions
- Dior
- Chanel
- Saint Laurent
- Met Gala
- Vogue
Locations
- Northern Italy
- New York City
- United States