MET GALA 2026: COSTUME ART

MET GALA 2026: COSTUME ART

The 2026 Met Gala took place on May 4th with its theme “Costume Art” will consider depictions of the dressed body from across the Met’s curatorial departments, pairing garments with art objects spanning some 5,000 years.

Prabal Gurung dressed multiple muses for the event, including A'ja Wilson, Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Keke Palmer, Huma Abedin, Lauren Wasser, Rachel Zegler, Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur, His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, and Amanda Fuhrman.

More details on the gowns here: 

A'ja Wilson: Atelier Prabal Gurung Oxidized Gold Textured Matelassé Column Gown with Cape Sleeves (photo: Mark Grgurich)

Angela Bassett: Atelier Prabal Gurung Rose Silk Chiffon Hand-Pleated Bodice Gown with Crystal Hand-Embroidered Florals and Bugle Beads Fringe (photo: Mark Grgurich)

Coco Jones: Atelier Prabal Gurung Plum Ombré Hand-Draped and Pleated Silk Tulle Trumpet Gown with Curvilinear Hem Skirt (photo: Mark Grgurich)

Huma Abedin: Atelier Prabal Gurung Pearl White Hand Thread Embroidered Tulle Trumpet Gown with Curvilinear Hem Skirt (photo: Andrew Egan)

Keke Palmer: Atelier Prabal Gurung Ruby Red Hand-Pleated and Draped Shimmer Silk Tulle Gown (photo: Mark Grgurich)

Lauren Wasser: Atelier Prabal Gurung Gold Plisse Hand-Embroidered Sequin Nipped Waist Tailored Sherwani Jacket with Cross Over Draped Sari Shorts (photo: Mark Grgurich)

Rachel Zegler: Atelier Prabal Gurung Pearl Silk Moiré Gown with Hand-Draped Laced Bodice and Fitted Skirt with Bow Detail Train (photo: Mark Grgurich)

Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur: Atelier Prabal Gurung Jaipur Pink Silk Chiffon Hand-Draped Goddess Sari Gown with Maharani of Jaipur Vintage Chiffon Sari Fabric (photo: Mark Grgurich)

His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur: Atelier Prabal Gurung Teal Quilted Crushed Velvet Phulhgar Coat with Hand-Embroidery done by artists in India, with Black Brocade Bandhgala Suit (photo: Mark Grgurich)

Amanda Fuhrman: Atelier Prabal Gurung Antique Gold Feather Hand-Embroidery Sleeveless Watteau Back Corset Tee and Maxi Pencil Skirt (photo: Alec Kugler)