The Best-Dressed Men at the 2026 Met Gala Turned Up the Drama
This year’s Met Gala saw the rise of sharp silhouettes and neutral palettes, elevated with subtle flair
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“Costume art,” this year’s Met Gala theme, challenged the world’s most stylish men to treat clothing as a blank canvas. While the red carpet often invites experimentation and excess, the evening’s best-dressed leaned into sleek tailoring to stand out.
A study in restrained opulence, these stars balanced intricate craftsmanship, from sculptural drapery and refined textures, proving that understated styling can command just as much attention.
From Paul Anthony Kelly to Romeo Beckham, these are the best-dressed men at the 2026 Met Gala:
Hudson Williams
Wore a two-piece Balenciaga look with black appliqués inspired by matador dresses and Cristóbal Balenciaga’s archives, finished with BVLGARI jewelry.
Paul Anthony Kelly
Made his Met Gala debut in a velvet Dior tailcoat, paired with a white shirt, black trousers, and a gold brooch.
Connor Storrie
Stepped out in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, wearing a black suit with a polka-dot top, styled with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and an Omega watch. He later removed the jacket to reveal a sleeveless halter blouse.
Sombr
Also making his debut, Sombr wore custom Valentino by Alessandro Michele, featuring a hand-embroidered tulle and chiffon cape over a lamé lace top.
Bad Bunny
The Puerto Rican artist appeared as an older version of himself in a custom black tuxedo, styled with a lavallière, a watch, and a cane.
A$AP Rocky
Wore a pink Chanel robe with black satin lapels and feathered silk piping, paired with black trousers, a white shirt, and Chanel jewelry.
Troye Sivan
The “Angel Baby” singer took an ’80s-inspired approach in Prada, combining bright blue jeans, oversized leather boots, and a slim tie with a long topcoat and fur pelt.
Anh Hyo-Seop
The K-drama actor made his debut in custom Valentino, wearing a sequined black-and-gold suit with a silk shirt, finished with a red scarf and gold-studded shoes.
Damson Idris
The Prada ambassador wore a custom black leather coat with red poplin cuffs, layered over an antiqued leather top and black trousers. He also carried a piece from his own label, DIDRIS’.
Nicholas Hoult
Wore Prada leather throughout, opting for a cropped modern suit accented with a Tiffany & Co. brooch and a Vacheron Constantin watch.
Skepta
The Nigerian-British artist wore custom Thom Browne, featuring graphic illustrations and text across the suit, turning it into a literal canvas.
Rauw Alejandro
Chose Saint Laurent, wearing a glossy black jacket with straight-leg trousers and pointed shoes, accented with silver jewelry.
Finn Wolfhard
Made his Met Gala debut in custom Thom Browne, wearing a structured white knee-length coat with matching trousers and a high-collared shirt.
Romeo Beckham
Attended his first Met Gala in a custom Burberry suit inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe, featuring leather lapels, a leather shirt, and an embroidered scarf.
Hero Fiennes-Tiffin
Kept to a monochrome Valentino look, defined by sharp lapels and an oversized white bow tie.
Tyriq Withers
Wore a sheer top with black trousers, a wide sash, and a crystal-embellished trench, accessorized with a Louis Vuitton bag and diamond earrings.
Gustav Magnar Witzøe
The Norwegian billionaire wore custom Robert Wun Couture, evoking sci-fi armor through its sculptural silhouette.
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Opted for a futuristic edge in a cropped leather blazer, styled with leather gloves and David Yurman rings, finished with Christian Louboutin boots.
Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, Paul Anthony Kelly, Sombr, Anh Hyo-Seop, Finn Wolfhard, and Romeo Beckham.
Bad Bunny attended the gala as an older version of himself in full makeup that included his arms. He also brought with him a watch and a cane to further sell this look.
Connor Storrie made headlines after he removed his Black jacket, revealing the full extent of his embezzled polka-dot sleeveless halter blouse.
Patrick Schwarzenegger wore a cropped leather blazer, leather gloves, and David Yurman rings. Completing his look was a pair of Christian Louboutin boots.
Hudson Williams wore a blue two-piece Balenciaga outfit inspired by matador dresses and the Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga. He topped his outfit with BVLGARI jewelry.
