The Best Beauty Moments at the 2026 Met Gala
Stars paired bold hair, makeup and nails with the Met Gala’s Costume Art theme, as Rihanna closed the carpet in gilded glamour.
- The 2026 Met Gala took place on May 4, 2026, in New York City, featuring the theme 'Costume Art.' Rihanna arrived in a stunning Maison Margiela gown.
- Co-Chairs Beyonc, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour hosted the event. This year’s exhibition explores the relationship between clothing and the body, with a fittingly interpretive dress code: 'Fashion is art.'
- Doja Cat appeared as a 'monochromatic dream' in a sandy-toned latex dress. Sabrina Carpenter debuted a unique look; 'You've never seen a faux bob quite like the one,' Carpenter said.
- Emma Chamberlain sported bold copper eyeshadow. Elsewhere, a star channeled Cher with dramatically long hair, and hairstylist Evanie Frausto used Redken Control Hairspray; 'The placement and direction of each roll was key to balancing structure,' Frausto said.
- As the biggest night of the year, the event continues to set global trends, with 'gilded glamour' cementing a star's status as a darling of the industry. The focus remains on the intersection of clothing and artistry.
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This night took place the Met Gala 2026, the most anticipated fashion event of the year. We analyzed the beauty, and a missing element in the call...
The Best Beauty Moments at the 2026 Met Gala
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Getty Images/Theo Wargo / StaffAfter months of refining their red carpet chops during awards season, A-listers have officially arrived at fashion’s biggest night: the Met Gala. This year’s exhibition, “Costume Art,” explores the relationship between clothing and the body, with a fittingly interpretive dress code, “Fashion Is Art.” Co-chairs include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour — meaning expectations are, naturally, sk…
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