10 Art-Inspired, Iconic Looks from the 2026 Met Gala

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The 2026 Met Gala continues to resonate across the fashion world. This year’s dress code, "Fashion is Art," saw Hollywood celebrities including Madonna, Anne Hathaway, and Kendall Jenner interpret the theme through gowns and costumes inspired by original paintings and sculptures.

Here is a deep dive into 10 of the most striking looks and their artistic inspirations.

1. Madonna: The Temptation of St. Anthony. Fragment II

Accompanied by seven assistants, Madonna wore a black slip dress and a voluminous cape by Saint Laurent, inspired by Leonora Carrington’s painting "The Temptation of St. Anthony, Fragment II." She completed the ensemble with a headpiece resembling the ship-shaped figure from the artwork.

According to Vogue, this is not the first time the singer has referenced the Surrealist painter; she previously drew inspiration from Carrington’s work for her 1995 "Bedtime Story" music video.

2. Anne Hathaway: Ode to a Grecian Urn

The star of The Devil Wears Prada 2 appeared at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Michael Kors Collection gown inspired by John Keats’s 1819 poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn." The dress featured a depiction of Eirene, the goddess of peace and tranquility, marking it as one of the evening's standout looks.

3. Heidi Klum: Statue Veiled Vesta

Known for her commitment to themes, Heidi Klum collaborated with Mike Marino to bring Raffaele Monti’s "Veiled Vestal" statue to life. The supermodel used latex and spandex to create the "illusion of carved marble," effectively transforming herself into a living sculpture.

4. Rachel Zegler: "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey"

In a Prabal Gurung gown, Rachel Zegler paid homage to Paul Delaroche’s painting "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey." The white dress and matching eye patch served as statement pieces representing the historical figure.

5. Hunter Schafer: Painting Mda Primavesi

Hunter Schafer wore a Prada gown that mirrored Gustav Klimt’s 1912 painting "Mäda Primavesi." To enhance the resemblance, hairstylist Rena Calhoun told Dazed that she added blue tones to the actress's hair to mimic a watercolor effect.

6. Gracie Abrams: Painting Portrait of Adele Blochbauer I

Gracie Abrams also looked to Gustav Klimt for inspiration. Wearing a gold Chanel gown, the singer-songwriter referenced the famous "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I." In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Abrams admitted to being deeply moved by the original artwork.

7. Kylie Jenner: Venus de Milo

Kylie Jenner attended the 2026 Met Gala in a Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown inspired by the Venus de Milo. The custom piece referenced the ancient Greek statue representing Aphrodite, which has been part of the Louvre Museum's collection since 1821.

8. Kendall Jenner: Winged Victory of Samothrace

Similar to her sister, Kendall Jenner drew inspiration from a Louvre masterpiece. Custom-designed by Zac Posen, her gown interpreted the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Greek goddess of victory.

"I took a white Gap T-shirt off of my back in my studio and started pulling it and tweaking it and figuring out how—in a contemporary way, in a glamorous way—to interpret the sculpture that influenced humanity and our modern culture," Posen told Vogue.

9. Amy Sherald: Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance)

American painter Amy Sherald wore a custom Thom Browne gown inspired by her own 2014 painting, "Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance)," becoming one of the most discussed figures of the 2026 Met Gala.

10. Kim Kardashian: Body Armour

Kim Kardashian wore an orange metallic chest armor adapted from a print by British pop artist Allen Jones. In an interview with Vogue, the star expressed her admiration for Jones' work, describing the look as "sexy, classic, cool, and innovative."

These dramatic celebrity looks at the 2026 Met Gala serve as a significant addition to the global fashion archive.

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