2026 Met Gala red carpet: BLACKPINK finally reunites, a roundup of the most stunning looks from Jennie, Lisa and more
Whose look was the most captivating this year?
The 2026 Met Gala has arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York! This year’s theme is “Fashion is Art.” JENNIE made a stunning appearance in Chanel, while Kylie Jenner wore custom Schiaparelli, making them two of the most eye-catching stars on the red carpet.
What is the theme of the 2026 Met Gala?
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This year’s lineup of co-chairs is impressive: alongside longtime fixture Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé, and Venus Williams are serving as co-chairs. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are the honorary chairs. Curated by Andrew Bolton, this year’s exhibition is titled “Costume Art,” and its fashion theme is “Fashion is Art.” The exhibition puts the dressed body in the spotlight, bringing paintings and sculptures into conversation with historic and contemporary garments from the Costume Institute.
BLACKPINK reunite, each showing off their own charm
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The long-awaited BLACKPINK reunion is, of course, what everyone is most excited about on this red carpet. The four members each chose a gown that showed off a completely different style. JENNIE lived up to expectations in Chanel, perfectly capturing her distinctive charm. Jisoo wore a pink sequined Dior gown, striking just the right balance of elegance.
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Rosé chose a simple black YSL gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry for a cool, glamorous look, while Lisa wore a custom white gown by Robert Wun that was avant-garde and perfectly suited to the theme. The four distinct interpretations made them a focus of attention for cameras throughout the night.
Aespa’s Karina & Ningning make their first appearance
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Aespa’s Karina and Ningning also attended for the first time, arriving in Prada and Gucci gowns, respectively. For their first appearance at such a grand gala, neither seemed the least bit intimidated.
Kylie Jenner interprets custom Schiaparelli
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Always a commanding presence on the red carpet, Kylie Jenner wore custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture this year, fully bringing out the event’s artistic theme. Emma Chamberlain, meanwhile, wore custom Mugler designed by Miguel Castro Freitas, whose striking sculptural silhouette was equally eye-catching.
What other talked-about looks were at the 2026 Met Gala?
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Valentino also dressed several stars this year, with Maude Apatow, Odessa A’Zion, and Tyla all appearing in the brand’s designs. Cardi B and Rachel Sennott, meanwhile, wore Marc Jacobs, showing off entirely different fashion sensibilities. Alex Consani wore custom Gucci. Each guest’s look cleverly echoed the art-inspired “Fashion is Art” theme. From Madonna to the new generation of models, everyone clearly put a great deal of thought into their red carpet looks.
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