Uncanny Looks and Masks Dominate 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet

At the 2026 Met Gala, the red carpet transformed from revealing dresses to bizarre, multi-limbed outfits and masks, all adhering to the 'Fashion Is Art' theme. French singer Yseult showcased a Harris Reed tuxedo-style gown adorned with a gold corset and intricately beaded belly button, topped with a halo headpiece. Jewelry designer Sabine Getty made her entrance in a sheer nude illusion gown by Ashi Studio, featuring painted hands. Gwendoline Christie donned a striking red dress by Giles Deacon, accessorized with a feathered headpiece by Stephen Jones and a mask by Gillian Wearing, inspired by historical photographs. Katy Perry sported a mirrored astronaut mask by Miodrag Guberinic paired with a custom Stella McCartney gown, complete with gloves featuring a sixth finger to symbolize AI glitches. Ananya Birla wore a metallic face mask crafted by Subodh Gupta. Seven-time attendee Jordan Roth opted for a Robert Wun gown, accompanied by a 3D-printed sculpture. Lisa also chose a custom Robert Wun design, featuring 3D-scanned arms that echoed Thai dance. María Zardoya matched with a porcelain doll from 1910-1925 in Matières Fécales, auctioning it for Save the Music Foundation. Madonna made a grand entrance with seven ladies-in-waiting, drawing inspiration from Leonora Carrington. Heidi Klum wore a custom creation by Mike Marino, influenced by Giovanni Strazza's The Veiled Virgin.