Fashion’s elite descended on the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2026 Met Gala on Monday, showing off the best - and weirdest - in haute couture. Guests, which included Beyonce, Rihanna, Kate Moss and more, were invited to explore how designers use the human body as a blank canvas with the dress code Fashion Is Art.
Some stars chose to free the nipple as they interpreted the theme, with sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner rocking outfits that incorporated faux-nipples. Kim Kardashian took inspiration from her younger siblings, wearing a tangerine fibreglass breastplate with pointed tips made from a repurposed cast from the 1960s.
The event saw a mix of stunning and bizarre looks, with celebrities pushing the boundaries of fashion. While some were praised for their creativity, others were criticised for missing the mark. The Standard's fashion editors have ranked the best and worst dressed of the night.
Among the standout looks were Beyonce in a shimmering gold gown and Rihanna in a sculptural black ensemble. On the other end of the spectrum, some attendees faced backlash for overly literal interpretations of the theme or questionable styling choices.
