Men's Leather Dominates 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
During the 2026 Met Gala, which took place on the first Monday of May, a significant number of male guests opted for leather attire, challenging the typical spring fashion expectations. The theme for the event was 'Fashion Is Art.' Among the standout appearances were Bill Skarsgård dressed in Thom Browne, Patrick Schwarzenegger in Public School, and Romeo Beckham sporting Burberry with leather lapels. Nicholas Hoult donned a complete Prada leather ensemble, while Damson Idris chose oversized Prada leather. Luke Evans was inspired by Tom of Finland in Palomo Wool, and Rauw Alejandro wore patent leather from Saint Laurent. The trend even attracted some female attendees, such as Hoyeon in a Louis Vuitton peplum, highlighting the evening's notable black leather theme.
Key facts
- 2026 Met Gala took place on the first Monday in May.
- Dress code was 'Fashion Is Art.'
- Male attendees predominantly wore leather.
- Bill Skarsgård wore Thom Browne.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger wore Public School.
- Romeo Beckham wore Burberry with leather lapels.
- Nicholas Hoult wore head-to-toe Prada leather.
- Damson Idris wore oversized Prada leather.
- Luke Evans wore Tom of Finland-inspired Palomo Wool.
- Rauw Alejandro wore patent leather Saint Laurent.
- Hoyeon wore Louis Vuitton peplum with leather.
- Black leather was the dominant color.
Entities
Artists
- Bill Skarsgård
- Patrick Schwarzenegger
- Romeo Beckham
- Nicholas Hoult
- Damson Idris
- Luke Evans
- Rauw Alejandro
- Hoyeon
Institutions
- Met Gala
- Thom Browne
- Public School
- Burberry
- Prada
- Palomo Wool
- Saint Laurent
- Louis Vuitton
Locations
- New York City
- United States