Here’s a trend we never thought we’d see—hands were in at the 2026 Met Gala. With the year’s theme having an emphasis on the body, we saw people take this very literally and figuratively.

Ashley Graham wore silver chrome tipped fingers to honor artists who build sculptures while Jordan Roth clutched a sculptural figure made by couturier Robert Wun. Tessa Thompson had blue dipped nails to match her bold blue gown from Valentino. Pop star Lisa had a very sculptural and hands-forward look also from Robert Wun.

Scroll through for the best handsy moments at the 2026 Met Gala.

Tessa Thompson

Photo: Gilbert Flores/Getty Images

Photo: Gilbert Flores/Getty Images

Ashley Graham

Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Jordan Roth

Photo: Julian Hamilton/Getty Images

Photo: Julian Hamilton/Getty Images

Lisa

Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Nichapat Suphap

Photo: Theo Wargo via Getty Images

Photo: Theo Wargo via Getty Images

Lena Mahfouf

Photo: Julian Hamilton/Getty Images

Photo: Julian Hamilton/Getty Images