Katy Perry's 2026 Met Gala outfit has left fans puzzled, with comparisons ranging from astronauts to robots and AI-generated imagery. The pop star, 41, arrived at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in a white strapless Stella McCartney gown with matching opera gloves and a silver mirrored mask. The train of her dress was singed at the end.
Perry's look was a take on this year's dress code, 'Fashion is Art,' which encouraged guests to use their bodies as a blank canvas. Social media reactions were mixed, with some calling it 'astro-chic' and others suggesting it was a commentary on AI's threat to art. One user wrote, 'Katy Perry just touched down at the 2026 #MetGala2026 serving astro-chic realness.' Another quipped, 'Who wore it better Katy Perry or Optimus,' referencing Tesla's robot.
However, some praised Perry for her interpretation of the theme. 'Katy Perry is the only one so far who actually brought a concept and an idea,' one person argued. Another said, 'Katy Perry is mocking AI in her Met Gala dress by dressing up that resembles an AI Robot.' Her headpiece, designed by Miodrag Guberinic, was described in a press release as 'a literal and symbolic reflection that invites the observer to consider that their perception of others can mirror their own internal world.'
This year's event, dubbed the 'Bezos Met Gala' by protesters, has faced backlash over Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos serving as lead sponsors. Critics accuse Bezos of buying influence at the prestigious fashion ball. Guerrilla activists have urged a boycott, with signs near the museum reading 'Bezos Met Gala: Brought to you by the firm that powers ICE' and 'Boycott the Bezos Met Gala.'
