Celebrities in Valentino at the 2026 Met Gala
Alessandro Michele dressed eleven celebrities for the 2026 Met Gala, delivering a lineup that leaned heavily into theatrics, surface detail, and house codes.
Draped Drama With A Twist
Joe Alwyn is one of those actors who has been slowly stepping outside his comfort-zone recently, yet this custom Valentino look still feels like a bold departure. The pleated, draped neckline shirt, paired with a satin belt and relaxed trousers, will no doubt have some of you thinking “Aladdin,” but he sold it. The softer styling, including a shift in hairstyle, helped him commit fully. A Hublot timepiece completed his look.
Showman Energy
Sombr, as expected, brought the drama. The Valentino embroidered cape leans into his stage persona, and this is where Alessandro Michele’s approach clicks – he understands exactly how to dress performers who thrive on presence. The look feels aligned with who he is on stage, not just for the carpet.
Harlequin, But Make It Conflicted
As much as I champion Colman Domingo on the red carpet, I’m lukewarm on this custom Valentino look. The woven jacket, inspired by the house’s harlequin motif, is slightly giving me court jester vibes, while the red beaded and sequinned trousers pull in a disco direction. It’s a clash of ideas, but the reference to Valentino heritage is clear. Boucheron jewels completed his look.
Turning The Dial Up
Likely to be an unpopular opinion, but I’m buying this custom Valentino look on Odessa A’zion, underboob and all. Her awards season run leaned repetitive, so this feels like a shift. The proportions and exposure push the look into riskier territory, which suits the event. Pandora Jewelry completed her look.
Couture, Turned All The Way Up
Dree Hemingway wore a Maison Valentino Specula Mundi Haute Couture look that doesn’t hold back. Think vintage stage costume meets couture fantasy, with that oversized pleated crinoline collar, edged in gold Lurex with polka-dot detailing, framing her like a theatrical prop. It’s dramatic, slightly surreal, and unapologetically maximal, as Michele intended. Pandora Jewelry completed her look.
Art, Worn Literally
Tessa Thompson’s custom Valentino asymmetrical dress is clever. The cut-out hems and neckline mimic a dripping painting, and the detail of paint trailing from her fingers ties it together. It may echo Christopher Esber in parts, but the concept lands. Pandora Jewelry completed her look.
Showgirl Codes
Yes, the top half of Tyla’s Valentino look, with its ornamental detailing, feels familiar, but she wears it well. She leans into performance-driven dressing, so this direction makes sense. The teal Valentino Garavani Révélé pumps are a perfect match for the satin skirt. The only downside for me is the necklace; it feels unnecessary and slightly disrupts the balance, as chaotic as it is.
Feathers First, Everything Else Follows
It looks like Nicole Kidman and Lena Dunham got the same red sequins and feathers memo, but Lena took it further. The boa-like feather trim framing the entire look amplifies the drama, pushing it into full red carpet spectacle. The Valentino Garavani Rockstud shoes feed into the maximalist energy.
Quietly Lost In The Crowd
I love Maude Apatow in this Maison Valentino Specula Mundi Haute Couture look. The pleated collar frames her beautifully, and the silhouette works, but on a red carpet filled with bigger statements, it risks being overlooked. Brilliant Earth jewels completed her look.
Classic, With A Twist
Hero Fiennes Tiffin may not have gone for theatrics, but this custom Valentino tux holds its own. The sharp tailoring is elevated by the bow-tied collar detail.
Tailoring On Max
Ahn Hyo-Seop took the opposite route with Alessandro Michele’s maximal tailoring in this custom Valentino with the sequinned jacket anchoring the look.
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