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.”
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 favourite look, to see who readers crowned the ultimate most-stylish of the night.
Emma Chamberlain in Mugler
May 4, 2026Emma Chamberlain attends the 2026 Met Gala in Mugler
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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.
Ashley Graham in Di Petsa
May 4, 2026Ashley Graham attends the 2026 Met Gala in Di Petsa
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No zipper, no problem! Graham was sewn into her Met Gala look by hand by Di Pesta, who is also heavily featured in the exhibition.
Cara Delevingne in Ralph Lauren
May 4, 2026Cara Delevingne attends the 2026 Met Gala in Ralph Lauren
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Delevingne Ralph Lauren look referenced…Ralph Lauren. Specifically, the dress Rooney Mara wore on her November 2011 Vogue cover.
Rihanna in Maison Margiela and A$AP Rocky in Chanel
May 4, 2026Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend the 2026 Met Gala in Maison Margiela and in Chanel
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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
May 4, 2026 Nicole Kidman attends the 2026 Met Gala in Chanel
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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.
Sinéad Burke in Christian Siriano
May 4, 2026 Sinéad Burke attends the 2026 Met Gala in Christian Siriano
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Burke, whose own figure was molded into a mannequin for “Costume Art,” wore a jet-black Siriano gown with feather-like embellishments at the shoulder.
Venus Williams in Swarovski
May 4, 2026 Venus Williams attends the 2026 Met Gala in Swarovski
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Williams’s dazzling Swarovski look included a neckplate she custom-designed with symbols to represent her life, like LA’s Watts Tower—a wink at her Californian roots.
Lauren Wasser in Prabal Gurung
May 4, 2026 Lauren Wasser attends the 2026 Met Gala in Prabal Gurung
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Wasser’s look was gilded and glorious—with pleats reminiscent of the many goddess gowns in the exhibition.
Aariana Rose Philip in Collina Strada
May 4, 2026 Aariana Rose Philip attends the 2026 Met Gala in Collina Strada
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Philip, whose own figure was molded into a mannequin for “Costume Art,” is a longtime muse of Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour. The resulting gown recalled the slinky gown of a 1930s screen siren.
Gwendoline Christie in Giles Deacon
May 4, 2026 Gwendoline Christie attends the 2026 Met Gala in Giles Deacon
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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.
Zoë Kravitz in Yves Saint Laurent
May 4, 2026 Zoë Kravitz attends the 2026 Met Gala in Yves Saint Laurent
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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!
Jon Batiste in ERL
May 4, 2026 Jon Batiste attends the 2026 Met Gala in ERL
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In his all-white look (referencing Grecian goddess dresses), Batiste opted for puff, not pleats.
Liline Jacquemus and Simon Porte Jacquemus in Jacquemus
May 4, 2026 Liline Jacquemus and Simon Porte Jacquemus attend the 2026 Met Gala in Jacquemus
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Like grandmother, like grandson! This pair of ethereal Jacquemus looks is gauzy and airy.
Sabine Getty in Ashi Studio
May 4, 2026 Sabine Getty attends the 2026 Met Gala in Ashi Studio
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Life imitated art in Getty’s look (a bejeweled finger on her dress was mimicked by the real thing).
Sarah Pidgeon in Loewe
May 4, 2026 Sarah Pidgeon attends the 2026 Met Gala in Loewe
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This was a strong Met Gala debut for Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s Loewe—the look is more cool girl than goddess. And Pidgeon embodies the vibe perfectly.
Isha Ambani in Gaurav Gupta
May 4, 2026 Isha Ambani attends the 2026 Met Gala in Gaurav Gupta
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It’s difficult to top Ambani’s jewelry, but this draped and Sari-esque Gupta look goes neck and neck. And let’s not forget the mango purse!
Connor Storrie in Saint Laurent
May 4, 2026 Connor Storrie attends the 2026 Met Gala in Saint Laurent
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We loved it, but we’re glad Storrie removed his Saint Laurent blazer…all the better to admire his Saint Laurent halter!
Angel Reese in Altuzarra
May 4, 2026 Angel Reese attends the 2026 Met Gala in Altuzarra
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With this ruched pink Altuzarra dress with a gorgeously off-the-shoulder fit, Reese shoots, and she scores!
Rauw Alejandro in Saint Laurent
May 4, 2026 Rauw Alejandro attends the 2026 Met Gala in Saint Laurent
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In this uber glossy black wrap jacket, Alejandro gives us a fresh take on the “wet look.”
Laufey in Tory Burch
May 4, 2026 Laufey attends the 2026 Met Gala in Tory Burch
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Divine simplicity was conjured by this Burch dress, complete with a statuesque capelet.
Lindsey Vonn in Thom Browne
May 4, 2026 Lindsey Vonn attends the 2026 Met Gala in Thom Browne
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Vonn channeled the “classical body” subsection of the exhibition with an awe-inspiring dress beaded to create a trompe l’oeil marbling effect. The result is a gown that mimics swirling limestone in an homage to classical sculpture.
Gigi Hadid in Miu Miu
May 4, 2026 Gigi Hadid attends the 2026 Met Gala in Miu Miu
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Hadid’s Miu Miu dress was an amalgamation of her favorite ideas drawn from past Miu Miu collections. She pulled flames from the spring 2011 and a sheer silhouette from spring 1998. Talk about a custom look!
Ejae in Swarovski
May 4, 2026 Ejae attends the 2026 Met Gala in Swarovski
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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
May 4, 2026 Janelle Monáe attends the 2026 Met Gala in Christian Siriano
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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!
Maya Hawke in Prada
May 4, 2026 Maya Hawke attends the 2026 Met Gala in Prada
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Positively retro! Hawke’s look played up Prada’s penchant for Americana and rockabilly with a full skirt and a headband.
Lisa in Robert Wun
May 4, 2026 Lisa attends the 2026 Met Gala in Robert Wun
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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
May 4, 2026Angela Evelyn Bassett attends the 2026 Met Gala in Prabal Gurung
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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
Skepta in Thom Browne
May 4, 2026Skepta attends the 2026 Met Gala in Thom Browne
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Why cover them up? Skepta’s custom Thom Browne suit featured embroidered versions of his tattoos.
Yseult in Harris Reed
May 4, 2026 Yseult attends the 2026 Met Gala in Harris Reed
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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!
Naomi Watts in Dior
May 4, 2026Naomi Watt attends the 2026 Met Gala in Dior
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A florabunda bonanza! This strapless black Dior gown is littered with blooms. The result is as pretty as a painting.
Colman Domingo in Valentino
May 4, 2026Colman Domingo attends the 2026 Met Gala in Valentino
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Domingo is not one to shy away from color. For this look, Valentino used a medley of pleated strips in primary hues and wove them into a jacket.
Stevie Nicks in Zara x John Galliano
To make her Met Gala debut at 77, Stevie Nicks wore blue velvet. The entire look was part steampunk, part witchy popstar.
Julianne Moore in Bottega Veneta
May 4, 2026Julianne Moore attends the 2026 Met Gala in Bottega Veneta
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When others go bold, going classic can sometimes pack a punch! Julianne Moore’s silk crepe Bottega Veneta dress came with a silk organza stole, and they both shined.
KUN in Thom Browne
May 4, 2026 KUN attends the 2026 Met Gala in Thom Browne
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KUN dressed as the “Vital Body” from the 2026 Met “Costume Art” exhibit. One half of the look featured over 400,000 sequins and beads, meant to represent the circulatory system. It’s giving us life.
Jisoo in Dior
May 4, 2026 Jisoo attends the 2026 Met Gala in Dior
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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.
Kylie Jenner in Schiaparelli
May 4, 2026Kylie Jenner attends the 2026 Met Gala in Schiaparelli
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High-brow? More like bleached brows! Kylie Jenner committed to her Schiaparelli couture gown, It took 11,000 hours of work to complete the embroidery alone—and featured 10,000 baroque pearls and 7,000 painted pearlescent fish scales.
Paloma Elsesser in Bureau of Imagination
May 4, 2026Paloma Elsesser attends the 2026 Met Gala in Bureau of Imagination
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Talk about a garment with history! Paloma Elsesser’s dress is made up of a constellation of different garments dating from the 1920s through the 1940s, all sourced across continents.
Alex Consani in Gucci
May 4, 2026Alex Consani attends the 2026 Met Gala in Gucci
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When Alex Consani removed her white faille cape on the red carpet, the crowd went wild—likely because that nude tulle corseted bustier and voluminous feathered skirt and train was a delightful surprise underneath
Hailey Bieber in Saint Laurent
May 4, 2026Hailey Bieber attends the 2026 Met Gala in Saint Laurent
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Talk about going for gold: That molded Saint Laurent bodice Hailey Bieber wore was made of actual 24-karat gold. Cha-ching!
Sombr in Valentino
May 4, 2026 Sombr attends the 2026 Met Gala in Valentino
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“In a room full of people, I look for you…” — Such is a Sombr lyric, and if he were wearing this Valentino cape in a crowded room, we would instantly want to lock eyes.
Anne Hathaway in Michael Kors Collection
May 4, 2026Anne Hathaway attends the 2026 Met Gala in Michael Kors Collection
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Anne Hathaway’s Michael Kors Collection gown could be hung up in the Met, given it was made in collaboration with the artist James McGough. His illustrations were inspired by a John Keats poem, titled “Ode on a Grecian Urn.”
Sabrina Carpenter in Dior
May 4, 2026Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2026 Met Gala in Dior
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That’s a wrap! Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter wore a Dior tulle slit dress made of film strips—from the film Sabrina, naturally.
Vittoria Ceretti in Carolina Herrera
May 4, 2026Vittoria Ceretti attends the 2026 Met Gala in Carolina Herrera
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The body is the canvas: Italian supermodel Vitoria Cerretti’s Carolina Herrera gown perfectly framed her form, like a well-drawn sculpture.
SZA in Bode
May 4, 2026 SZA attends the 2026 Met Gala in Bode
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Vintage? So fetch! SZA donned a custom Bode look that was exclusively crafted from eBay-sourced vintage fabrics, tapestries, curtains, and beaded appliqués.
Misty Copeland in Michael Kors Collection
May 4, 2026Misty Copeland attends the 2026 Met Gala in Michael Kors Collection
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Once a ballerina, always a ballerina: Misty Copeland channeled her artistic roots in an elegant Michael Kors Collection gown that was made for twirling.
Babyface in LaQuan Smith
May 4, 2026 Babyface attends the 2026 Met Gala in LaQuan Smith
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When in doubt, just add crystals: Babyface’s bedazzled LaQuan Smith tailoring was plain-ol’ fab.
Gracie Abrams in Chanel
May 4, 2026Gracie Abrams attends the 2026 Met Gala in Chanel
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Over 294 hours and about 5,150 embroidery elements were required to make Gracie Abrams’s golden lace and nude chiffon Chanel dress. It could be all of the multicolored crystals, sequins, and chains.
Adut Akech in Thom Browne
May 4, 2026Adut Akech attends the 2026 Met Gala in Thom Browne
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Given the “Pregnant Body” was a theme of the 2026 “Costume Art” exhibit, we were bound to have a high-fashion maternity moment on the Met steps—and model Adut Akech delivered in her chic Thom Browne.
Kendall Jenner in GapStudio by Zac Posen
May 4, 2026Kendall Jenner attends the 2026 Met Gala in GapStudio by Zac Posen
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Riffing off the design of a classic white T-shirt, Kendall Jenner’s custom GapStudio gown by Zac Posen takes liquid jersey and gives it a custom-molded finish. Hand-dyed in tea, it had a crafted and lived-in feel—just like your favorite tee.
Cher in Burberry
May 4, 2026Cher attends the 2026 Met Gala in Burberry
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Do you believe in life after love? We don’t know—but we do know that Cher looks totally fabulous in her Burberry look. It was based on her 1974 Met dress by Bob Mackie.
Anok Yai in Balenciaga
May 4, 2026Anok Yai attends the 2026 Met Gala in Balenciaga
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Head-to-toe black can be a bold statement, as proven by supermodel Anok Yai’s structural hooded Balenciaga gown.
Hoyeon in Louis Vuitton
May 4, 2026 Hoyeon attends the 2026 Met Gala in Louis Vuitton
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From the fitted bodysuit to the cage-structured overskirt with leather flowers, Hoyeon’s shapely Louis Vuitton number was true wearable art.
His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur and Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur in Prabal Gurung
May 4, 2026His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur and Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur attend the 2026 Met Gala in Prabal Gurung
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The Met Gala is no stranger to hosting red carpet royalty—but tonight, actual royalty showed up, looking as regal as ever.
Madonna in Saint Laurent
May 4, 2026 Madonna attends the 2026 Met Gala in Saint Laurent
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Bitch, she’s Madonna! The iconic pop star—soon in her “Confessions 2” era—hit the red carpet in Saint Laurent, and nobody does a dramatic veil like her. “Like a Virgin,” anyone?
Kim Kardashian in Allen Jones and Whitaker
May 4, 2026Kim Kardashian attends the 2026 Met Gala in Allen Jones and Whitaker
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Talk about a true fashion collaboration: Kardashian wore a molded breastplate and leather skirt by designer Whitaker Malem and British artist Allen Jones. The only thing better than a beautiful sculpture? A wearable sculpture.
Blake Lively in archival Versace
May 4, 2026Blake Lively attends the 2026 Met Gala in archival Versace
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For her 11th Met Gala look, Lively looked to the powdery hues of 18th-century Venetian Rococo paintings. She chose a spring 2006 archival Versace gown but explained that she and Versace “Met-ified” it by adding a 13-foot train.
Damson Idris in Prada
May 4, 2026Damson Idris attends the 2026 Met Gala in Prada
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Idris was swathed in Prada leather! He paired his leather pants with a boxy-cut leather coat, and a punch of color came by way of a bright red shirt with oversized tuxedo cuffs.
Tschabalala Self in Brandon Blackwood
May 4, 2026Tschabalala Self attends the 2026 Met Gala in Brandon Blackwood
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To design her look, Met Gala co-chair Tschabalala Self worked with her friend (they met at Bard College!) Brandon Blackwood. On the moodboard was Edgar Degas’s ballerina sculpture; he wanted Self to look like an “upside-down tulip”.
Bee Carrozzini in Givenchy
May 4, 2026Bee Carrozzini attends the 2026 Met Gala in Givenchy
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This is not Carrozzini and Sarah Burton’s first Met Gala rodeo! The two have long worked together, and this look, featuring floral, wispy embroideries and fringes, celebrated artistry in fashion.
Beyoncé in Olivier Rousteing
May 4, 2026 Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala in Olivier Rousteing
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Beyoncé and Olivier Rousteing team up again: The 2026 Met Gala co-chair looked to the designer for her silvery skeleton look tonight. You should know him: He also designed her iconic Beychella outfits circa 2018.
Chase Infiniti in Thom Browne
May 4, 2026Chase Infiniti attends the 2026 Met Gala in Thom Browne
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Talk about a dress worthy of a double-take! Chase Infiniti’s trompe l’oeil Thom Browne dress was inspired by the ancient Greek “Venus de Milo” statue—and used 1.5 million stacked sequins, paired with tiered silk fringes in over 600 different colors.
Ben Platt in Tanner Fletcher
May 4, 2026Ben Platt attends the 2026 Met Gala in Tanner Fletcher
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Ben Platt donned Tanner Fletcher’s hand-painted and embroidered silk-wool suit, inspired by Georges Seurat’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” (which is featured in the Met’s “Costume Art” exhibit, no less).
Jeremy Pope in Vivienne Westwood
May 4, 2026Jeremy Pope attends the 2026 Met Gala in Vivienne Westwood
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High-fashion hunk: Jeremy Pope’s muscular Vivienne Westwood jacket was circa fall 1996. The corseted evening jacket was embroidered with pearls, glass beads, sequins, and stones on silk duchess—and made by Mr. Pearl, the renowned corset maker.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos in Schiaparelli
May 4, 2026Lauren Sánchez Bezos attends the 2026 Met Gala in Schiaparelli
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In her Schiaparelli, Sánchez Bezos channeled the scandal of John Singer Sargent’s Madame X—slipped strap and all.
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