This year’s Met Gala theme “Costume Art” explored the human body as something to be framed, reshaped, and reinterpreted through fashion. Body-conscious dressing took centre stage, with sheer fabrics, cut-outs, corsetry, and sculptural forms highlighting ideas of power, femininity, and vulnerability. Curated alongside historical artworks, the exhibition placed nudity on a continuum of shame, eroticism, and liberation. Many guests embraced daring, dramatic silhouettes, while others leaned into restraint as an unexpected trend of the evening. From armour-like constructions to illusion effects, each look offered a personal interpretation of the theme, proving that the most striking costumes carry deeper meaning beyond appearance.
Léna Mahfouf
French YouTuber Léna stunned everyone at the “costume art themed event” with a Burc Akyol creation moulded onto her body. A sculpture of a two-handed silver bodice holding her chest, exposing her upper torso, was carefully paired with a curtain-like draped skirt with high cutouts to create a near-naked effect.
Doechii
American rapper and singer-songwriter Doechii stepped out in a Marc Jacobs look in the style of an untraditional deconstructed burgundy toga. A goddess-like ensemble made purely of sheer fabric.
Kendal Jenner
Fashioned by Zac Posen, Kendall’s ethereal gown pays homage to an Ancient Greek sculpture inspired by Winged Victory of Samothrace, the second-century Greek statue of the goddess of victory that greets visitors at the entrance of the Louvre; where she then revealed her angel wings, later during the event.
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Alex Consani
Styled in Gucci, Consani was cinched by a transparent corseted dress with a black feather train, channelling her inner ‘black swan’ by exuding a dark, theatrical elegance on the red carpet.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner wore a Schiaparelli gown that replicated a garment slipping off from a naked torso. This artistic stripped-down look embodies femininity and sexuality.
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Beyoncé
Destiny’s Child star Beyoncé embraced the notion of overexposure and showcased an Olivia Rousteing crystal-encrusted skeleton dress. This dramatic look blends glamour with a striking, body-revealing design.
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Gigi Hadid
The American model embodied the ‘Body as a Canvas’ theme and slipped into a sheer sparkling custom MiuMiu dress. This was embellished with fine crystal detailing that caught the light with every movement.
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Tyla
In custom intricately embroidered Valentino, complemented by a turquoise satin skirt, in true low-waisted Tyla fashion. With a rhinestone-embellished bodice, layered with a sheer sequined tulle top and a plunging V neckline, her signature style is evident in her interpretation of the ‘dressed body’ theme.
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Odessa A’zion
Actress Odessa A’zion marked her Met Gala debut with a Custom Valentino black silk peplum corset with pink and blue floral embroidery across her chest. This theme is carried throughout the rest of her contoured bodysuit with matching cut out lily flowers.
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Hailey Bieber
In a custom Saint Laurent dress, Hailey’s look featured a 24-karat gold sculpted bodice which was exactly moulded from her own body contour, in which she paired with a silk chiffon skirt underneath.
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