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Madonna Channels Leonora Carrington in Sheer Cape at 2026 Met Gala

other · 2026-05-05

Madonna attended the 2026 Met Gala in a floor-sweeping Saint Laurent slip dress of satin and lace, topped with a translucent violet organza cape carried by seven attendants. The look referenced Surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, an inspiration for her 'Bedtime Story' music video. She wore leather platform boots, a long black wig, and a hat with a ghost ship. Makeup by Marcelo Gutierrez used KIKO Milano products, focusing on layered mauve-lilac eyeshadow. Hair stylist Merria Dearman created a long, natural brown wig inspired by an obscure feminist artist. Madonna's new album is due July 3.

Key facts

  • Madonna wore a Saint Laurent slip dress and sheer cape at the 2026 Met Gala.
  • The cape was carried by seven attendants.
  • The look referenced Surrealist painter Leonora Carrington.
  • Carrington inspired Madonna's 'Bedtime Story' music video.
  • Makeup by Marcelo Gutierrez used KIKO Milano products.
  • Hair stylist Merria Dearman created the wig.
  • Madonna's new album is coming July 3.
  • The 2025 Met Gala honored 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'.

Entities

Artists

  • Madonna
  • Leonora Carrington
  • Tom Ford
  • Jean Paul Gaultier
  • Marcelo Gutierrez
  • Merria Dearman

Institutions

  • Saint Laurent
  • KIKO Milano
  • Met Gala
  • Vogue

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States

Sources