The Best Nails at the 2026 Met Gala

From Sabrina Carpenter’s sleek French manicure to Doechii’s 3D nail art, here are the best nail looks from the 2026 Met Gala.
Tyla Wears Naked Dress Dripping in Jewels at the 2026 Met Gala

Valentino, aqua tones and a red-carpet streak that never misses. Tyla arrived at the Met Gala in a look that immediately shifted the tone of the night. Styled in Valentino, she leaned into the continuing language of sheer construction and body-adjacent dressing—but filtered through a more delicate, sculptural lens. Her dress was built from diamond-like chains that framed a plunging bodice, wrapping around her arms and cascading down her back like liquid metal. The structure gave way at the waist into a silver, bedazzled drop detail before transitioning into an aqua silk skirt that moved into a trailing train behind her. It was minimal in fabric, maximal in execution. Matching aqua heels grounded the palette, while silver pendants at her wrists echoed the metallic detailing across the bodice. Nothing felt accidental, the repetition of tone and texture kept the look cohesive even as it pushed into more exposed territory. For Tyla, the Met Gala is becoming a familiar stage. This marked her third appearance at the event, and each one has built a distinct visual chapter. In 2024, she arrived in a sculptural Balmain body-cast gown that went viral for its sand-like construction and extreme silhouette. The following year, she shifted into a more streamlined custom look from Jacquemus, trading spectacle for refinement without losing presence. That progression is part of what makes her red carpet identity consistent—even when the silhouettes change, the intent doesn’t. Tyla understands scale, whether it’s engineered drama or controlled elegance. And on a night built around interpretation, her 2026 look sat firmly in its own lane.
Anok Yai Met Gala 2026 Look: Black Madonna Statue Concept Explained

Anok Yai transforms into a “living statue” at the 2026 Met Gala in a Balenciaga look inspired by the Black Madonna concept.
Eileen Gu Turns the 2026 Met Gala Into Performance Art in Motion

Eileen Gu stuns at the 2026 Met Gala in a kinetic Iris van Herpen and A.A. Murakami bubble dress blending fashion, art and technology.
The Best-Dressed Celebrities at the 2026 Met Gala

See the best-dressed celebrities at the 2026 Met Gala, from Rihanna to Emma Chamberlain, as stars interpret the “Fashion is Art” theme.
