BBC World reports: The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla Epstein and Scarlett HarrisandNada Tawfik,North America correspondent, Met Gala carpet Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpetIt's the biggest night in fashion.Celebrities arrived to the 2026 Met Gala with their take on this year's theme - Costume Art - where organisers asked attendees to experiment with the lavish and whimsical dress code. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, and serves as chance for celebrities and design houses to go all-out on spectacle.FULL COVERAGE: Met Gala 2026 red carpetThe golden-voiced Broadway star Joshua Henry, took the drama up a notch by opening the carpet with a rendition of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" with a band and dancers on the Met's iconic steps, which were outfitted to look like mossy bricks in a lush garden.
The guest list was especially starry this year, with the event's co-chairs including the musical multihyphenate Beyoncé, actress Nicole Kidman, tennis star Venus Williams, and Global Editorial Director of Vogue Anna Wintour.A parade of celebrities, including Naomi Osaka, Angela Bassett, Madonna, and Sabrina Carpenter posed for the cameras. Some famous faces - Bad Bunny, Heidi Klum, and Katy Perry - were nearly unrecognisable thanks to their commitment to the "costume" theme.Here's a look at some of the highlights and most talked-about looks. Beyoncé takes over the carpet with her famous familyGetty ImagesBeyoncé made her first Met Gala appearance in 10 years, and to make up for lost time she sported a monumental look.
Background
The creation, by French designer Olivier Rousteing, took on the Gala's theme with a gown with an embellished skeleton design, and added a giant feathered cape.The BBC caught up with Beyonce on the carpet. Asked how it felt to be back, the star said, "It feels great to be here with my daughter and husband".The star took the carpet with husband, rapper Jay-Z, and her daughter, Blue Ivy, who at 14 years old marks one of the youngest attendees. The Gala typically only allows guests who are 18 or older.
Key facts
- Beyoncé takes over the carpet with her famous familyGetty ImagesBeyoncé made her first Met Gala appearance in 10 years, and to make up for lost time she sported a monumental look.
- The Gala typically only allows guests who are 18 or older.
- Rihanna donned a custom Maison Margiela by Glenn Martens encrusted with thousands of jewels and beads, with the rapper, who co-chaired last year's Gala, arriving in custom Chanel.
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Getty ImagesRihanna arrives fashionably late, A$AP Rocky in towGetty ImagesAs has become almost tradition, the musical and fashionable power couple closed down the Met Gala carpet, arriving virtually after everyone. Rihanna donned a custom Maison Margiela by Glenn Martens encrusted with thousands of jewels and beads, with the rapper, who co-chaired last year's Gala, arriving in custom Chanel. He donned a pink coat with black satin lapels.
Anna Wintour's feathery confectionGetty ImagesAnna Wintour, the Global Editorial Director of Vogue magazine, wore a feathery custom Chanel confection to her signature event. It marked her first Gala since stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue. She has co-chaired the event nearly every year since 1995.Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman goes red Getty ImagesActress and event co-chair Nicole Kidman donned a red, long-sleeved beaded column gown by Chanel.
Originally reported by BBC World. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
