Teyana Taylor's Met Gala 2026 Prep: Revlon, Tom Ford, and a Ghostly Gown

Teyana Taylor, a host committee member for the 2026 Met Gala, detailed her red carpet preparation process in an interview with Vogue. The singer, songwriter, and actress began her day with a massage while contemplating evening plans. She recently became a Revlon Girl, calling it a dream come true. For makeup, she chose Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick applied by makeup artist Yeika Oliva, who created a smoky eye to complement the dress. Taylor recalled her first memory of Revlon from childhood ads, never imagining she would be the face. Her hair was styled in a slick-back wet look to keep focus on the outfit and face. The custom Tom Ford gown by Haider Ackermann was described as revealing everything and nothing simultaneously, melting as she moved, like a ghost of a body appearing and disappearing. She emphasized the importance of the outfit, especially for the Met Gala. The event's garden-inspired carpet was the final step, where she aimed to stun and enjoy herself.