With Beyoncé’s outfit labeled the “WORST” by Met Gala fans, which looks received the “BEST”? 😨 60+ photos highlighting the most memorable looks of the night are waiting in the comments. ⬇️

Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian went alone amid rumors she’s dating Lewis Hamilton. She wore a sculptural Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem ensemble, consisting of a metallic orange bodysuit paired with an open-front leather skirt.

Kim Kardashian attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Kim Kardashian attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

More ladies appeared to be alone. Katy Perry, who is dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, arrived in a white off-the-shoulder Stella McCartney gown with long white opera gloves, and her face was completely hidden behind a sculptural silver mirrored mask framed in white mesh.

Katy Perry attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Katy Perry attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

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Kravitz, recently engaged to Harry Styles, walked solo in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. She’s a longtime ambassador of the house and accessorized with Jessica McCormack jewelry and, of course, her new engagement ring, featuring a dazzling east-west cushion-cut stone. Her lace dress, dyed black and worn unlined, featured a basque waist.

Zoë Kravitz attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Zoë Kravitz attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

The final solo lady was Gigi Hadid, although she’s dating Bradley Cooper. For the cream carpet, she donned a see-through Miu Miu gown embroidered with crystal flames and florals drawn from the house’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

The sheer black design featured a scoop neck and a shimmery fabric that, between its movement and construction, left very little to the imagination.

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Gigi Hadid at the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York, New York | Source: Getty Images
Gigi Hadid at the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York, New York | Source: Getty Images

The Best and Worst Dressed, According to the Internet
Few conversations moved faster on Monday night than the one about who nailed it and who didn’t. Fans had opinions, and they were not shy about sharing them.

Several celebrities attend the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Several celebrities attend the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

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Emma Chamberlain landed as best-dressed in most online commentary. She commissioned Chicago-born artist and designer Anna Deller-Yee to hand-paint a custom Mugler dress.

On X, fans were effusive: “Emma Chamberlain really nailed the theme beautifully. Best dressed for theme execution for me,” wrote one. Another added, “Emma chamberlain was the best dressed [sic],” while a third wrote, “Best Dressed #METGala goes to Emma Chamberlain. #METGala2026 [sic].”

Emma Chamberlain attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Emma Chamberlain attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Cardi B, by contrast, found herself firmly among the worst dressed. The “WAP” rapper wore a custom Marc Jacobs lace ruffle dress layered over a color-blocked bodysuit, paired with 9½-inch platform boots.

Cardi B attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Cardi B attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

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The look, inspired by German artist Hans Bellmer and the Marc Jacobs Fall 2025 runway, generated strong reactions online. On X, someone wrote, “Cardi on my worst dressed list. Disappointed.”

Another shared, “Omg. Cardi’s stylist NEVER misses. Everrrrr. What happened!?!?!? This dress looks like keloid skin & it makes me super uncomfortable [sic].” A third offered a blunter take, “Cardi b outfit looks itchy looking omg it looks scary [sic].”

Cardi B attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Cardi B attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Eileen Gu was a clear best-dressed pick. The 22-year-old, who won two silvers and a gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February, wore a short bubble dress by Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, known for her “tech-couture” aesthetic. The best part was that actual bubbles floated out of it.

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Fans on Instagram reacted with clear enthusiasm: “Best dress ever!,” “Best dress!,” and “So unique❤️ [sic].”

Eileen Gu attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Eileen Gu attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Heidi Klum earned a spot on the worst-dressed list among netizens, though her look was more baffling than boring. Her custom look by Mike Marino, made from a blend of latex and spandex, was designed to evoke classical marble sculptures.

On Reddit, opinions came fast. “Why are her eyes going in different directions,” wrote one commenter. A second echoed, “Are her eyes supposed to do that?!” Another called the ensemble “insane (positive).” On X, the verdict was plainer: “Heidi Klum was the worst dressed.”

Heidi Klum attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Heidi Klum attends the Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City | Source: Getty Images