Sculpted Bodices Dominate 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
The 2026 Met Gala, with the dress code 'Fashion Is Art,' saw a trend of sculpted bodices featuring molded busts and prosthetic nipples. Kim Kardashian wore a custom look by artist Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem, created with creative director Nadia Lee Cohen, using an original mold from the 1960s. Kylie Jenner wore a nude bustier from Schiaparelli, Kendall Jenner wore one from GapStudio, both reminiscent of Kim's Skims bra. Other attendees included Hailey Bieber in Claude Lalanne x Saint Laurent, Heidi Klum in a full-body disguise, Grace Ling, Yseult in Harris Reed, Sabine Getty, and Lena Mahfouf. The event also highlighted the Costume Institute's new permanent galleries with the exhibition 'Costume Art.'
Key facts
- The 2026 Met Gala dress code was 'Fashion Is Art'.
- Kim Kardashian wore a custom Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem look.
- The look was created with creative director Nadia Lee Cohen.
- Kim's outfit used an original mold from the 1960s.
- Kylie Jenner wore a Schiaparelli nude bustier with prosthetic nipples.
- Kendall Jenner wore a GapStudio nude bustier with similar details.
- Hailey Bieber wore Claude Lalanne x Saint Laurent.
- Heidi Klum wore a full-body disguise.
- The Costume Institute opened 'Costume Art' in new permanent galleries.
Entities
Artists
- Kim Kardashian
- Kylie Jenner
- Kendall Jenner
- Hailey Bieber
- Heidi Klum
- Grace Ling
- Yseult
- Sabine Getty
- Lena Mahfouf
- Allen Jones
- Nadia Lee Cohen
- Claude Lalanne
Institutions
- Met Gala
- Vogue
- Schiaparelli
- GapStudio
- Skims
- Whitaker Malem
- Saint Laurent
- Harris Reed
- Costume Institute
- The Met
Locations
- New York City
- United States