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Met Gala 2026: Kim Kardashian to Hailey Bieber, sculpted bodice looks that ruled the red carpet
Updated On: 05 May, 2026 02:56 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla
The Met Gala returned in full style this year, as celebrities from around the globe arrived at the red carpet in New York for fashion's biggest night. With this year’s theme centred on Costume Art and the dress code Fashion Is Art, celebrities embraced bold bodices that blurred the line between fashion and sculpture. From Hailey Bieber to Heidi Klum, see some of the evening’s best bodices below.

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For her 2026 Met Gala after-party look titled "The Bronze Woman," Ananya Birla wore a sculptural Ashi Studio Haute Couture gown that featured a patinated, metallic finish resembling aged bronze. The centerpiece of the ensemble was its breathtaking bodice, which was adorned with custom Raniek Jewels including yellow diamonds and a singular, striking cognac diamond nestled into the structure.
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French influencer Lena Mahfouf made a bold statement in an avant-garde ensemble by Burc Akyol. Her look centered on a striking metallic bustier featuring two silver-toned sculptural hands positioned across her chest. She paired this daring top with a flowing, pale powder-blue maxi skirt.

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At the 2026 Met Gala, Sabine Getty wore a striking look by Ashi Studio that matched the Fashion Is Art theme. Her outfit featured a bodice designed like a painting, using realistic body illusions inspired by 18th-century art. The design included a surreal hand detail and seemed to blend into her body, making it look like living artwork.
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Yseult wore a striking look featuring a gold-sequined, sculpted bodice that followed the shape of the human body. The shimmering piece stood out beautifully against her structured black outerwear, creating a bold and elegant contrast.

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Designer Grace Ling arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in an ensemble that epitomized the fusion of technology and craftsmanship. The standout feature was her sculptural 3D-printed bodice, a metallic, liquid-silver structure paired with a sleek, floor-length black velvet skirt.
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Kendall Jenner turned heads at the Met Gala 2026 with one of the night’s most talked-about looks. Embracing the Costume Art theme, she wore a sculptural gown with a body-illusion effect, featuring a faux nipple bodice and fluid draping that blurred the line between fashion and the human form.
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Kylie Jenner pulled off a bold move for her Met Gala look. She wore a Schiaparelli gown, with the front falling down to reveal a nude illusion corset with faux nipples.
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Heidi Klum was dressed as a marble statue, completed with draped robes that hugged her figure and facial prosthetics that mimicked a veil rendered in stone.

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Kim Kardashian made a striking look at the 2026 Met Gala in New York City, turning heads with a bold and unusual look. Staying true to the theme "Costume Art" and dress code "Fashion Is Art," Kim arrived in a sculpted bronze cone corset paired with matching orange hair.
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Hailey Bieber channels Greek goddess energy in Saint Laurent outfit that featured a bold strapless gold, armor-like bodice paired with a fitted cobalt blue skirt.

