Met Gala 2026: Record-Breaking Craftsmanship Behind the Red Carpet Looks
The 2026 Met Gala highlighted extraordinary artistry, with each ensemble taking hundreds to thousands of hours to create. Thom Browne's dress for Chase Infiniti was adorned with 1.5 million sequins and 600 fringed hues. Kim Kardashian's bodice was crafted using a mold from 1968 by Allen Jones. Blake Lively showcased archival Versace from spring 2006, featuring a stunning 13-foot train. Kylie Jenner's Schiaparelli required 11,000 hours of embroidery and included 10,000 pearls. Emily Blunt wore Mikimoto pearls valued at $500,000. Emma Chamberlain's outfit had a 9-meter train and took 958 hours to complete. SZA and Bode utilized vintage fabrics found on eBay. Madonna's custom Saint Laurent paid homage to Leonora Carrington, while Skepta's suit boasted 500,000 stitches. Gracie Abrams wore Chanel inspired by Klimt, and Lila Moss merged three vintage dresses.
Key facts
- Chase Infiniti's dress had 1.5 million sequins and 600 colors.
- Kim Kardashian used an Allen Jones mold from 1968.
- Blake Lively's train was 13 feet long.
- Kylie Jenner's embroidery took 11,000 hours.
- Emily Blunt's pearls were worth $500,000.
- Emma Chamberlain's train had 880 ruffles and 958 hours of work.
- SZA and Bode sourced 100+ yards of vintage fabric via eBay.
- Madonna referenced Leonora Carrington's 1945 painting.
Entities
Artists
- Chase Infiniti
- Kim Kardashian
- Allen Jones
- Blake Lively
- Kylie Jenner
- Emily Blunt
- Emma Chamberlain
- Anna Deller-Yee
- SZA
- Emily Adams Bode Aujla
- Madonna
- Skepta
- Gracie Abrams
- Gustav Klimt
- Lila Moss
- Conner Ives
- Yu-Chi Lyra Kuo
- Dwayne Johnson
- Camila Mendes
- Amrita Sher-Gil
- Kun
- Margot Robbie
- Lisa
- Robert Wun
- Alexandros of Antioch
- Leonora Carrington
Institutions
- Thom Browne
- Versace
- Schiaparelli
- Mikimoto
- Mugler
- Bode
- eBay
- Saint Laurent
- Chanel
- Conner Ives
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Manish Malhotra
- Robert Wun
- Vogue
Locations
- New York City
- United States