Met Gala 2026: A look at some of our best dressed stars of the night

That’s a wrap on this year’s Met Gala red carpet—and Vogue’s 2026 Met Gala best dressed list is here.

Tonight, top stars ascended the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and their theatrical looks gave fashion spectators plenty to discuss—not to mention delight in. Unsurprisingly, the best dressed (and most memorable) of the evening all centered around attendees who closely considered both the 2026 theme—“Costume Art,” exploring the centrality of the dressed body) and dress code—dubbed, appropriately, ”Fashion is Art.”

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Many of the winning ensembles this year were intentional designs, exploring similar motifs that can be found within the new Costume Institute exhibition inside the Met—including plenty of garments that put major focus on silhouette, and enhancing (or concealing) the form underneath. The Met, after all, is not just a night for playing dress-up. Rather, it’s a prime opportunity for powerful storytelling, not to mention subverting expectations too.

Below, read on for Vogue’s best dressed stars at the 2026 Met Gala. Plus, be sure to vote on your very favorite look, to see who readers crowned the ultimate most-stylish of the night.

Emma Chamberlain in Mugler

This Mugler by Miguel Castro Freitas look was hand-painted (talk about Fashion Is Art!) and inspired by archival Mugler looks, including a butterfly dress from 1997.

Instagram/ Rihanna in Maison Margiela and Asap in Chanel

Rihanna in Maison Margiela and A$AP Rocky in Chanel

Talk about saving (some of) the best for last: Rihanna's sculptural Maison Margiela gown drew inspiration from the medieval architecture found in Flounders, Belgium. Rocky? He went full dapper in pink Mathieu Blazy-era Chanel.

Nicole Kidman in Chanel

It took 800 hours of hand-craft to bead this Chanel dress with ruby-hued sequins and feathers. A strong start for Chanel by Matthieu Blazy’s Met Gala debut.

Instagram/Gwendoline Christie in Gillies Deacon at the Met Gala

Gwendoline Christie in Giles Deacon

Who better than her own life partner to craft her Met Gala dress? This fourth look was inspired, per Christie, by artists John Singer Sargent, Madame Yevonde, and Ira Cohen.

Instagram/Zoe Kravitz in Yves Saint Laurent

Zoë Kravitz in Yves Saint Laurent

We were all excited to see her brand new rock (the Jessica Jessica McCormack engagement ring just given to her by Harry Styles), but this sculptural lace dress was just as thrilling!

Ejae in Swarovski

Ejae channeled her Korean heritage in this shimmering custom Swarovski look, which was partly inspired by the Venus de Milo and partly inspired by “기녀,” which in English translates to the female courtesans of the Joseon dynasty.

Janelle Monáe in Christian Siriano

This look? Tech meets flora. The high-necked gown was a bricolage of electrical cables, moss, succulents, and circuit board fragments. A dress that is both upcycled and recyclable!

Lisa in Robert Wun

Need a hand? Lisa’s got a couple extra! The global superstar teamed up with Robert Wun to 3D-scan her own arms and hands to create a veiled arrangement inspired by traditional Thai dance positions.

Angela Evelyn Bassett in Prabal Gurung

Gurung didn’t have to look far for inspiration. Bassett’s dress is inspired by Laura Wheeler Waring’s "Girl in Pink Dress" (1927), which is in the Met's collection

Yseult in Harris Reed

This Harris Reed demi-couture look featured over 400 hours of glass bead work transformed into a sculpted bodice—replete with belly button and all!

Jisoo in Dior

Jisoo looked like a pretty floral arrangement in her strapless pink Dior column gown. It was draped in gazar, and embroidered with a garden scene and trimmed with floral bouquets.

For the full list please visit Vogue.com