Met Gala 2026: Worst Dressed Celebrities Spotted on the Red Carpet
The 2026 Met Gala, themed "Fashion is Art," celebrated the intersection of fashion and artistic expression, with attendees interpreting the dress code in varied ways. While many embraced the artistic vision, several celebrities faced criticism for looks deemed confusing, poorly executed, or off-theme. From face masks to retro prints and sheer gowns, some outfits sparked debate over creativity and adherence to the event's artistic mandate.
- ▪The 2026 Met Gala's theme was "Fashion is Art," aligned with the Costume Institute's exhibition "Costume is Art."
- ▪Celebrities like Katy Perry, Gigi Hadid, and Carey Mulligan received criticism for outfits considered confusing or off-theme.
- ▪Katy Perry wore a custom Stella McCartney gown with an opaque chromatic face mask that drew widespread attention.
- ▪Sarah Paulson's look featured a dollar bill blindfold, while Lena Dunham's red feathered dress was inspired by a "blood splattered" concept.
- ▪Black tuxedos worn by male attendees were noted as stylish but lacking in artistic interpretation.
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By Poulami SenguptaShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The first Monday of May is here, and along with it came one of the fashion’s most important events — the Met Gala. With the gala becoming increasingly synonymous with the expression of art through fashion, this year’s spring exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute is titled “Costume is Art.” Star attendees are required to adhere to this year’s dress code, probably quite befittingly named, “Fashion is Art.” As Vogue describes the theme as an ode to the correlation between fashion and art with the human body, it fell upon the designers and the stars to celebrate the sartorial…
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