Met Gala 2026 Best Dressed: Rihanna, Beyonce, Madonna and more stars who stole the show

Rihanna once again proved she always delivers at the Met Gala. The ‘Diamond’ singer wore a crinkly Maison Margiela by Glenn Martens Fall 2025 couture gown featuring a bejeweled mock neck bodice and flowing metallic fabric wrapped around her shoulders, waist and legs. Her look was completed with glowing metallic makeup. The 115,000 jewel-encrusted gown took 1,380 hours to craft and led to a striking, unforgettable fashion statement on the red carpet.

The 'Halo' singer made her return to the Met Gala after 10 years and truly owned the night. She wore a custom Olivier Rousteing-designed outfit that looked like a sparkling skeleton, finished with a long, dramatic feather cape. The outfit perfectly matched the ‘Fashion Is Art’ theme. She styled her signature golden hair in crimped curls and completed the look with a sun-shaped headpiece.

The 'Queen of Pop' truly created art on the Met Gala red carpet. She wore a floor-sweeping Saint Laurent slip dress in satin and lace, topped with a violet organza cape. She finished the look with leather platform boots, a long black wig, and a hat featuring a ghost ship on top. The 50-inch wig was styled as she wanted, described as 'long,' 'dark, and 'thick.' Her look was inspired by Surrealist painter Leonora Carrington’s 1945 piece 'The Temptations of Saint Anthony Fragment II.'

The Australian beauty once again turned heads at the Met Gala in a striking bottle wine red gown. Styled by Jason Bolden, the custom Chanel design by Matthieu Blazy highlighted her elegance without overpowering her natural beauty. The dress, covered in bright red sequins, paid tribute to the Big Apple theme. She wore her hair loose with extensions, letting her graceful presence and radiant smile complete the unforgettable fashion moment.

Sabrina Carpenter owned the Met Gala in her signature style. The 'Espresso' singer made a bold statement, just like she did at Coachella, with a Dior creation designed alongside stylist Jared Ellner. Her glossy gown was made from rows of film strips from the 1954 Audrey Hepburn film ‘Sabrina.’ The songstress gave a unique twist to ‘Fashion Is Art,’ balancing history, glamour and modernism.