Katie Holmes Wears Peplum to American Ballet Theater Gala
Katie Holmes attended the American Ballet Theater Spring Gala on May 20 in New York City, wearing a white two-piece peplum ensemble. The actor and director, honored at the event, paired a textured spaghetti-strapped peplum top with a coordinating long skirt, accessorized with a black leather clutch, diamond ear cuff, silver necklace, and Herbert Levine 'Kiss and Tell' cream suede mules. She was joined by her mother, Kathleen A. Stothers-Holmes. The gala raises funds for the company and its education initiatives. The peplum silhouette has appeared on spring 2026 runways from brands like Ashlyn, Dries Van Noten, Khaite, and Stella McCartney, and has been worn by celebrities including Jenna Ortega, Anne Hathaway, and Taylor Swift.
Key facts
- Katie Holmes attended the American Ballet Theater Spring Gala on May 20 in New York City.
- She wore a white two-piece peplum outfit: a textured spaghetti-strapped top and long skirt.
- Accessories included a black leather clutch, diamond ear cuff, silver necklace, and Herbert Levine 'Kiss and Tell' cream suede mules.
- Holmes was honored at the event and brought her mother, Kathleen A. Stothers-Holmes.
- The gala raises funds for American Ballet Theater and its education and outreach initiatives.
- Peplum silhouettes were featured in spring 2026 collections by Ashlyn, Dries Van Noten, Khaite, and Stella McCartney.
- Celebrities Jenna Ortega, Anne Hathaway, and Taylor Swift have also worn peplum recently.
- Holmes's styling kept the peplum elegant and fresh, avoiding early 2000s corp-core connotations.
Entities
Artists
- Katie Holmes
- Kathleen A. Stothers-Holmes
- Jenna Ortega
- Anne Hathaway
- Taylor Swift
Institutions
- American Ballet Theater
- Ashlyn
- Dries Van Noten
- Khaite
- Stella McCartney
- Herbert Levine
Locations
- New York City
- United States