Met Gala 2026 was not only about bold dresses this time around, menswear stole the show as celebrities used the theme ‘Fashion Is Art’ and came dressed in stylish cuts, details, and designs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
These were some of the best-dressed men at the gala:
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny made waves this year by wearing an elegant black suit paired with age makeup, silvery hair, and a cane. His entire outfit was designed in such a way that it conveyed a complete artistic message.
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Dwayne Johnson
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Dwayne Johnson kept it classy with sophisticated tailoring and statement accessories.
Karan Johar
Indian craftmanship was on display in the form of a custom-made outfit by Manish Malhotra for Karan Johar. From the zardozi embroidery to the designs that took inspiration from Raja Ravi Varma, everything was perfectly crafted.
Connor Storrie
The choice made by Connor Storrie was a very well-tailored black suit with a polka-dot scarf flowing down it.
Tyriq Withers
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Tyriq Withers brought elements of the modern era in his menswear through sheer elements and interesting accessories.
Ben Platt
The painterly suit chosen by Ben Platt was a surreal creation that matched the theme of the night.
A$AP Rocky
For the event, A$AP Rocky dressed in an elaborate ensemble of pastel tones of pink and interesting designs. He attended the event with Rihanna.
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Rami Malek
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All the outfits at the event were not extravagant. The look chosen by Rami Malek was minimal and refined but complemented by a piece of fine jewelry, while the cape worn by Sombr was quite dramatic.
It can be seen that this event marked a significant change in red carpet fashion with a fusion of tailoring and theatrics.