Madonna Wears Isabella Blow's Shipwreck Hat by Philip Treacy at 2026 Met Gala

At the 2026 Met Gala, Madonna wowed everyone with an eye-catching headpiece that looked like a skeletal ship, adorned with tulle and beads. This remarkable piece, once owned by the late fashion editor Isabella Blow, was made by milliner Philip Treacy, who admitted it was among his favorites. Treacy shared that Michael Jackson had even offered $25,000 for it, which he declined. In a special video message, he expressed excitement about seeing Madonna wear the ship hat, saying, "Isabella would love this." The hat, significant to Blow, adorned her coffin at her 2007 funeral and had been featured in British Vogue in February 1995 and a 2009 World of Interiors piece. Additionally, Madonna's outfit paid homage to Leonora Carrington's 1945 painting, The Temptation of St. Anthony, and was highlighted by a lavender cape held by seven attendants. Her makeup artist, Marcelo Gutierrez, created a cool-toned look inspired by the artwork, using KIKO Cosmetics for a shimmering silver eye effect.