Sombr Debuts at Met Gala in Custom Valentino Cape Requiring 500 Hours of Work
Singer Sombr made his first appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, wearing a custom Valentino look designed by Alessandro Michele. The ensemble featured a hand-embroidered tulle and chiffon cape in a degradé of silver and gray, which took over 500 hours to complete. Underneath, he wore a lamé lace top with an asymmetrical crepe de chine and satin motif, paired with embellished trousers. The Met exhibition this year focuses on the clothed and unclothed body in art, and Sombr's sheer top aligned with the theme. He has previously worn Valentino designs, including a golden suit at Vogue World 2025: Hollywood. Sombr described the experience as a dream and noted the magic of seeing the look in reality and discussing it with Michele, as well as greeting Anna Wintour.
Key facts
- Sombr attended the 2026 Met Gala for the first time.
- He wore a custom Valentino look designed by Alessandro Michele.
- The cape required more than 500 hours of hand embroidery.
- The cape was made of tulle and chiffon with silver and gray hues.
- The top was a lamé lace with asymmetrical crepe de chine and satin.
- The Met exhibition theme centered on the clothed and unclothed body.
- Sombr previously wore a golden Valentino suit at Vogue World 2025: Hollywood.
- He greeted Anna Wintour at the event.
Entities
Artists
- Sombr
- Alessandro Michele
- Anna Wintour
Institutions
- Valentino
- Vogue
- Met Gala
Locations
- New York
- United States