Fashion or Faux Pas? The Most Polarizing "Disasters" from the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
The 2026 Met Gala theme, "Costume Art" (dress code: "Fashion Is Art"), saw several major fashion misses. While some stars were criticized for playing it too safe, others missed the mark with disjointed concepts or poor execution.
The 2026 Met Gala theme, "Costume Art" (dress code: "Fashion Is Art"), saw several major fashion misses. While some stars were criticized for playing it too safe, others missed the mark with disjointed concepts or poor execution.
Kim Kardashian
Her look was widely panned as the worst of the night by The Citizen. She wore a custom metallic orange fiberglass breastplate and a leather half-skirt by Allen Jones, which critics felt was "tacky" and disconnected from the artistic theme.
Cardi B
Appearing in a massive black sheer lace gown by Marc Jacobs, her outfit was described as "a mess" that resembled "intestines sewn together". While it was inspired by Hans Bellmerâs The Doll, critics at Express.co.uk found the oversized fabric puffs more "silly" than fashionable.
Heidi Klum
Known for her Halloween transformations, Klumâs statue-like ensemble by Mike Marino was criticized for feeling more like cosplay than high fashion. The prosthetic suit aimed to replicate 19th-century marble sculptures but was described as "frightening" rather than artistic by Brit + Co.
Gigi Hadid
Her custom black sheer Miu Miu gown was called "dismal and boring" by critics on Instagram. Reviewers at The Cut noted it was a "significant flop" that felt like a step down from her previous Met Gala appearances.
Katy Perry
Leaning into an avant-garde space-like aesthetic, Perry wore a stark white gown with a reflective full-face mask. Critics felt the lack of facial expression made the look "alienating" and more of a conceptual installation than a red carpet moment.
TYLA
After her viral 2024 look, Tyla's custom Valentino was seen as underwhelming. The gem-covered bodice and teal skirt felt "disjointed" and failed to live up to her previous high standards.
Sabine Getty
Her "peeling skin" dress by Ashi Studio was one of the night's most polarizing. It featured hyper-realistic anatomical illustrations of hands, which Bored Panda described as "horrific" and "gruesome" rather than glamorous.
Underwhelming & "Boring" Looks
Lauren SĂĄnchez Bezos
Her custom Schiaparelli was labeled "painfully boring" and basic.
Kendall Jenner
Her Gap/Zac Posen gown was criticized for lacking the "drama" and "color" expected for the theme.
Margot Robbie
Her Chanel look was deemed "gorgeous but boring" and lacked innovation.
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