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The Met Gala 2026: Fashion Is Art

Business5-May-2026

From sheer looks to peplum skirts, here’s a rundown of our favourite looks from this year’s Met Gala and a few bridal trends we’ve been spotting.

One of fashion’s most anticipated nights has once again delivered a masterclass in standout style. This year’s ‘Fashion Is Art’ dress code inspired a wave of daring, sculptural looks from the boldly avant-garde to the strikingly statuesque, with event a hint of bridal influence woven throughout. We’re breaking down the looks that defined the evening and the styles we can’t stop thinking about.

Sheer fashion

If the red carpet proved anything this year, it’s that sheer dressing isn’t going anywhere. From barely-there silhouettes to artful transparency, our favourite looks were equal parts sensual and statement-making.

In a custom embellished design by Miu Miu, Gigi Hadid embraced full transparency as she dazzled her way up the steps. Nodding to the house’s spring 1998 collection, the piece was crafted directly on her body in the days leading up to the event - a fitting tribute to the evening’s ’Fashion Is Art’ theme, where the body itself became the canvas.

Meanwhile, Kate Moss marked her return to the Met Gala in signature understated glamour, ascending the steps in a sheer, floor-length black gown by Saint Laurent. The look revealed a black lace bodysuit beneath, cinched with a sash at the waist and paired with classic black heels, offering a lesson in effortless allure.

Returning to the Met Gala after nearly a decade, Beyoncé showcased a show stopping skeletal look by Olivier Rousteing. The look featured a crystal-covered dress with a figure-hugging bodice paired with a feathered cape for even more drama.

Whilst each interpretation took a different approach, the message remained the same: sheer is no longer just a trend, but a mainstay of modern red carpet dressing, which in turn has been making its way to the aisle. Whether worn as a bold statement or styled with restraint, these looks prove that transparency can be elegant as well as powerful.

Gigi Hadid, Beyoncé, Kate Moss

Peplum skirts

Seen on The Runway at Bridal Week London, the peplum skirt continues to play a subtle yet directional role in current fashion appearances.

Newly engaged Zoë Kravitz stunned photographers and press in her black lace Saint Laurent gown, featuring the popular bridal trend: the peplum skirt. The look created drama by playing on proportion to match the creative dress code, whilst the lace offered softness and detailing.

K-pop superstar Jisoo made her Met Gala debut in a custom Dior look incorporating a sequin peplum silhouette with floral detailing, topped off with Cartier jewellery.

Bridging runway influence with red carpet impact, the peplum’s resurgence feels both directional and distinctively bridal. By sculpting the silhouette whilst adding a layer of romantic detail, it offers a fresh way to play with proportion.

Zoë Kravitz, Jisoo

Structure

The Jenner-Kardashian family favoured statuesque looks for their red carpet moments this year, leaning into proportion play and drama.

In true Kylie Jenner fashion, Schiaparelli designed a look that showed off her hourglass figure. Styling an ’undone’, skin-tight look, Kylie’s deconstructed gown featured a nude corseted bodice and voluminous skirt.

The other Jenner sister opted for a similar style by Gap Studio, featuring a tattered T-shirt gown with a cinched waist and exposed nude bra, giving another deconstructed look.

It’s no surprise that Kim Kardashian delivered a showstopper for the big night, arriving in a copper liquid metal dress, inspired by model Allen Jones’ body plates from the 1960’s. The ensemble certainly celebrated the exhibition’s ’Costume Art’ theme.

Together, the trio delivered a cohesive yet individual take on sculptural dressing. From deconstructed silhouettes to liquid-like finishes, their red carpet looks reinforced the notion that the body is as much the art as the garments.

Since the first Monday in May has come to a close, we’re already looking forward to 2027’s Met but before that, we can’t wait to see how this year’s trends will flow through to the bridal space. With the return of the peplum, continued appreciation for sheer dressing and the rise of structural gowns, we’re expecting big things for this next season of bridal!