From Madonna to Kylie Jenner, stars at Met Gala 2026 turned iconic artworks into stunning fashion statements
The 2026 Met Gala turned into a stunning blend of fashion and fine art, with celebrities fully embracing the theme “Fashion Is Art.” Inspired by the upcoming “Costume Art” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stars transformed iconic artworks into wearable looks. From paintings to sculptures, the red carpet felt like a living gallery. Here’s a look at some of the most striking outfit-and-art pairings from the night.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum turned heads by recreating Raffaele Monti’s Veiled Vestal sculpture. Her look, using fabric that mimicked stone, made her appear like a living statue.
Heidi Klum turned heads by recreating Raffaele Monti’s Veiled Vestal sculpture. Her look, using fabric that mimicked stone, made her appear like a living statue.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian’s bold metallic look was inspired by pop artist Allen Jones’ Body Armour, combining art and fashion in a futuristic way.
Kim Kardashian’s bold metallic look was inspired by pop artist Allen Jones’ Body Armour, combining art and fashion in a futuristic way.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner’s sculpted outfit was inspired by Venus de Milo, the iconic Greek statue of Aphrodite, giving her a bold, deconstructed goddess look.
Kylie Jenner’s sculpted outfit was inspired by Venus de Milo, the iconic Greek statue of Aphrodite, giving her a bold, deconstructed goddess look.
Kendall Jenner
Her sister Kendall’s outfit took cues from Winged Victory of Samothrace, the famous winged statue, with flowing fabric and a powerful, statuesque silhouette.
Her sister Kendall’s outfit took cues from Winged Victory of Samothrace, the famous winged statue, with flowing fabric and a powerful, statuesque silhouette.
Madonna
Madonna wore a dramatic Saint Laurent outfit with a flowing cape and a ship-like headpiece, which closely mirrored the surreal elements of Leonora Carrington’s The Temptation of St. Anthony painting, even down to the horn she carried.
Madonna wore a dramatic Saint Laurent outfit with a flowing cape and a ship-like headpiece, which closely mirrored the surreal elements of Leonora Carrington’s The Temptation of St. Anthony painting, even down to the horn she carried.
Lauren Sánchez
Lauren Sánchez wore a striking Schiaparelli ensemble inspired by John Singer Sargent’s iconic Portrait of Madame X. The look captured the painting’s bold, elegant aesthetic with its structured silhouette and dramatic styling.
Lauren Sánchez wore a striking Schiaparelli ensemble inspired by John Singer Sargent’s iconic Portrait of Madame X. The look captured the painting’s bold, elegant aesthetic with its structured silhouette and dramatic styling.
Hunter Schafer
Hunter Schafer wore a Prada gown inspired by Gustav Klimt’s Mäda Primavesi portrait, even adding subtle blue tones to her hair to match the artwork.
Hunter Schafer wore a Prada gown inspired by Gustav Klimt’s Mäda Primavesi portrait, even adding subtle blue tones to her hair to match the artwork.
Rachel Zegler
Rachel Zegler’s outfit paid tribute to the dramatic historical painting The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche, reflecting its emotional and royal tones through her styling.
Rachel Zegler’s outfit paid tribute to the dramatic historical painting The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche, reflecting its emotional and royal tones through her styling.
Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams dazzled in a gold-toned Chanel look, echoing the rich, intricate details of Gustav Klimt’s famous painting, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.
Gracie Abrams dazzled in a gold-toned Chanel look, echoing the rich, intricate details of Gustav Klimt’s famous painting, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.
Amy Sherald
Artist Amy Sherald wore a look inspired by her own painting Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance), turning her signature style into a striking fashion statement.
Artist Amy Sherald wore a look inspired by her own painting Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance), turning her signature style into a striking fashion statement.