Haute headpieces and quirky, head-turning masks were the 2026 Met Gala’s hottest accessories
The 2026 Met Gala, themed "Fashion Is Art," showcased avant-garde headpieces and masks as attendees interpreted the dress code through bold, artistic ensembles. Celebrities like Katy Perry, Sarah Paulson, and Bad Bunny embraced dramatic facial coverings, blending fashion with performance art. The event highlighted creativity and individuality, drawing both praise and criticism on social media.
- ▪Katy Perry wore a chrome, astronaut-inspired mask with a white Stella McCartney dress, sparking mixed reactions online.
- ▪Sarah Paulson attended with a dollar bill mask over her eyes, while Bad Bunny used prosthetics to appear over 50 years older.
- ▪Gwendoline Christie wore a mirror mask featuring her own likeness, and Rachel Zegler referenced a 19th-century painting with a sheer face covering.
- ▪Lisa donned a lace veil with a custom Robert Wun gown featuring 3D arm replicas, and SZA wore a yellow floral headpiece by Emily Bode.
- ▪The Costume Institute’s exhibition "Costume Art" opened at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 10, 2026.
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Fashion & Beauty Haute headpieces and quirky, head-turning masks were the 2026 Met Gala’s hottest accessories By Asia Grace Published May 4, 2026, 11:24 p.m. ET A fab face is a terrible thing to waste — unless, of course, it’s covered by a Met Gala mask. Haute headpieces were on parade Monday night for the annual event, ringing in the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” a celebration of the dressed body and art, opening at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 10. Nailing the night’s dress code, “Fashion Is Art,” en vogue icons stomped the museum’s swanky staircase in dazzling disguises from top fashion houses. 13 Perry struck a chord on social media after donning her mask at the 2026 Met Gala.
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