On May 4, 2026, the Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with the theme “Costume Art.” The exhibition explored fashion through different representations of the body, including the “naked,” “pregnant,” and “anatomical” forms. This year’s dress code, “Fashion Is Art,” encouraged guests to present fashion as sculpture, performance, and conceptual expression. Here are our picks for Met Gala 2026 best dressed celebrities.

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum embraced the 2026 Met Gala’s “Fashion Is Art” theme with a dramatic sculptural look. Her outfit drew inspiration from the veiled statue aesthetic of Raffaelle Monti’s Veiled Vestal. Gray body-molded material shaped a formfitting silhouette with illusion details resembling sheer fabric over marble. She extended the effect with veiled facial detailing, painted hands, face, teeth, and gray contact lenses. A floral headpiece completed her transformation into a living homage to the 1847 sculpture.

Jisoo (BLACKPINK)

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo made a dazzling Met Gala debut in 2026 in a custom Dior creation. The look blended romantic elegance with museum-worthy detail, creating a refined red carpet moment. Her shimmering pink column gown featured a strapless, backless silhouette crafted in gazar. Delicate embroidery illustrated a garden scene, while floral bouquet accents added a soft, ethereal finish. Jisoo completed the ensemble with a flower-embroidered headpiece and Cartier jewelry. She also wore a historic Cartier Collection necklace from 1905.

Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie made a striking statement at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Giles Deacon creation. The gown blended high fashion with surreal performance art through its scarlet-to-cerise color palette. It featured a cinched waist and mermaid silhouette, crafted from layered georgette, chiffon, satin, tulle, and organza. A multicolored Stephen Jones feathered headpiece added drama and perfectly complemented the dress. Artist Gillian Wearing completed the look with a mask modeled after Christie’s own face.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky

Rihanna arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York City wearing Maison Margiela by Glenn Martens. The look came from the house’s Artisanal 2025 collection and delivered dramatic couture impact. She wore a jewel-encrusted long-sleeve bodice in soft silver and gold tones. An ornamental circular fabric skirt structure gave the ensemble a sculptural finish. She completed the look with Desert diamond Glenn Spiro earrings. Her longtime partner, A$AP Rocky, also made a stylish statement as a 2025 Met Gala co-chair. He wore a pink Chanel ensemble with sharp black lapels and a flowing robe-style jacket.

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner embraced a modern goddess mood in a custom GapStudio gown designed by Zac Posen. Inspired by the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the dress felt sculptural, fluid, and quietly powerful. It reimagined Gap’s classic white T-shirt as a body-skimming silhouette with soft, windswept draping. Made from an ultralight cotton-viscose blend, the gown created a sleek wet-look effect. The movement echoed the ancient statue’s tunic, giving Kendall a minimalist yet dramatic red carpet presence.

Emma Chamberlain

Emma Chamberlain made a striking entrance at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom hand-painted Mugler gown. Designed by Miguel Castro Freitas and styled by Jared Ellner, the look honored the “Fashion Is Art” dress code. The gown drew personal inspiration from her father, Michael Chamberlain, an oil and watercolor painter. It transformed Emma into a living painting, referencing Van Gogh, Edvard Munch, and Mugler’s 1997 butterfly dress. Hand-painted by Anna Deller-Yee, the design featured expressive hands and a bleeding watercolor effect.

So, which one celebrity that you think is deserve the Met Gala 2026 Best Dressed this year?

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