Met Gala 2026 Athlete Red Carpet
Key Questions
Who were some of the best-dressed athletes at the 2026 Met Gala?
Standouts included Venus Williams in galaxy black/Swarovski, Serena in leopard/MCM, Alysa Liu in LV red tulle, A’ja Wilson in Prabal Gurung gold, and Eileen Gu in Iris van Herpen bubbles. Lindsey Vonn wore Thom Browne.
What did Eileen Gu wear to the 2026 Met Gala?
Eileen Gu wore an Iris van Herpen dress featuring bubble-blowing elements, fitting the 'Fashion Is Art' dress code. It was a collaboration highlighting skiers on the red carpet.
What outfits did Naomi Osaka and other basketball stars wear?
Naomi Osaka wore Robert Wun straight-off-the-runway. Paige Bueckers in Coach/ROY, Stephen Curry in all-black with train, and Russell Westbrook in blue also turned heads.
Was Simone Biles a highlight at the 2026 Met Gala?
Simone Biles went viral with her look amid the athlete frenzy. The event saw a shoppable surge in interest for sports stars' outfits.
How did athletes impact the 2026 Met Gala red carpet?
Athletes dominated best-dressed lists with bold fits like Venus' Swarovski ensemble and Gu's bubbles dress. Coverage noted their boundary-pushing style under the 'Fashion Is Art' theme.
Post-event best-dressed: Venus galaxy black/Swarovski, Serena leopard/MCM, Alysa LV red tulle, A’ja Prabal Gurung gold, Gu Iris van Herpen bubbles, Vonn Thom Browne, Osaka Robert Wun, Bueckers Coach/ROY, Curry all-black train, Westbrook blue; Biles viral; shoppable frenzy.