Karina Wears Hanbok-Inspired Prada at 2026 Met Gala
Karina, lead singer of K-pop group Aespa, made her Met Gala debut on May 4, 2026, wearing a custom Prada gown. The white satin dress and black cape incorporate embroidery from the brand's spring 2017 collection and sleeves from spring 2007, which were themselves inspired by Mrs. Prada's cape. The tablier neckline draws from the Korean Hanbok, a traditional garment dating to the Three Kingdoms period. Karina became a Prada ambassador in 2024 and has since been a regular at international fashion weeks. Her first Met Gala look reflects the polished style she has developed at fashion week events, contrasting with her usual sporty, relaxed day-to-day attire.
Key facts
- Karina is the lead singer of Aespa.
- She wore custom Prada to the 2026 Met Gala.
- The dress features embroidery from spring 2017 and sleeves from spring 2007.
- The neckline is inspired by a Korean Hanbok.
- Hanbok dates back to the Three Kingdoms period.
- Karina became a Prada ambassador in 2024.
- She frequently attends international fashion weeks.
- Her Met Gala look is more polished than her usual style.
Entities
Artists
- Karina
Institutions
- Prada
- Aespa
- Met Gala
Locations
- New York City
- United States