Met Gala 2026: Critics Weigh In on Best and Worst Looks
The Met Gala of 2026 took place on May 1 at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, eliciting varied responses. Emma Chamberlain's custom gown by Mugler was celebrated as the most aligned with the theme. Opinions were split on Troye Sivan's Prada tribute to Robert Mapplethorpe. Critics favored Naomi Osaka's ensemble by Robert Wun Couture. Connor Storrie's Saint Laurent suit garnered mixed feedback. Chase Infiniti's Thom Browne dress was deemed an excellent representation of the theme. Alysa Liu's outfit faced criticism, as did Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Praise was directed at Lena Dunham's Valentino look, and Jisoo's styling by Christian Dior was acknowledged. Rihanna's Margiela was seen as underwhelming, while Kylie Jenner's Schiaparelli was viewed as sensual. The event was overseen by Anna Wintour and Vogue.
Key facts
- 2026 Met Gala took place on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
- Emma Chamberlain wore custom Mugler by Miguel Castro Freitas, praised as most on-theme.
- Troye Sivan wore Prada, referencing Robert Mapplethorpe's 'body as a self portrait'.
- Naomi Osaka wore Robert Wun Couture, named favorite look by multiple critics.
- Connor Storrie wore Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, received mixed reviews.
- Chase Infiniti wore custom Thom Browne trompe-l'œil dress.
- Lauren Sánchez Bezos styled by Law Roach, heavily criticized.
- Amy Sherald was on the host committee.
- Anna Wintour and Vogue hosted the event.
Entities
Artists
- Emma Chamberlain
- Miguel Castro Freitas
- Troye Sivan
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Naomi Osaka
- Robert Wun
- Connor Storrie
- Anthony Vaccarello
- Chase Infiniti
- Thom Browne
- Alysa Liu
- Lauren Sánchez Bezos
- Law Roach
- Lena Dunham
- Jisoo
- Rihanna
- Sabine Getty
- Kylie Jenner
- Paloma Elsesser
- Francesco Risso
- Katy Perry
- Amy Sherald
- Anna Wintour
- Hillary Taymour
- Gabrielle Richardson
- Tina Zhang
- Michael Cuby
- Mackenzie Thomas
- Ira Madison III
- RelaxItsOnlyFashion
- Ezra J. William
Institutions
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Vogue
- Mugler
- Prada
- Robert Wun Couture
- Saint Laurent
- Thom Browne
- Louis Vuitton
- Chanel
- Valentino
- Christian Dior
- Cartier
- Margiela
- Ashi Studio
- Schiaparelli
- Collina Strada
- CULTURED
Locations
- New York
- United States