And just like that – the Met Gala 2026 red carpet is finished for another year. And while there's nothing left to anticipate, there's still plenty to chew on. This year's carpet was a petri dish of viral moments and insane costumes (whether you thought they were on theme or not), and luckily for you – the RUSSH editors were paying close attention.
Whether you're looking for all the most insane prosthetics or the most mundane and absurd outfits, the commotion outside the Met steps or the moments spilled from inside – we've got you covered below with all of the best and most viral moments from this year's Met Gala red carpet.
Bad Bunny's old man prosthetics
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The Latino singer walked the red carpet largely unrecognisable, opting for a full face and body of prosthetics that aged him into the image of an old man. The look was full custom Zara.
Troye Sivan levels up the 'jeans and a nice top' combo
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Channelling the iconic Robert Mapplethorpe, Sivan donned Prada jeans, tie, white top and coat on the stairs of this year's Met Gala.
A security mishap briefly stole the show
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The Cut managed to capture the moment that Met Gala security tackled a man outside of the venue, just moments from the steps. The commotion caused a momentary stir, but order was quickly restored.
The carpet was inspired by an Italian Renaissance garden
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Colombia event designer Raúl Àvila, along with his design team that included Baz Luhrmann and the award-winning set designer Derek McLane, were inspired by Northern Italian gardens and Renaissance designs for this year's carpet and ceiling.
Heidi Klum's marble statue costume
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Klum is known for her extravagent costumes – usually limited to her iconic Halloween parties each year – but this year, she brought the thematic drama to the Met Gala carpet, dressing as a marble statue. The custom look was designed by Mike Marino, who was inspired by classical statues like the Veiled Christ by Giuseppe Sammartino and the Veiled Vestal by Raffaele Monti, and crafted the outfit using latex and spandex.
Blue Ivy Carter made her Met Gala debut
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While the carpet is usually reserved for those aged 18 and above, it seems Anna Wintour made an exception for Blue Ivy (after all, she is the daughter of this year's co-chair, Beyoncé). Blue appeared more than ready for the experience, in an all-white gown with a matching jacket layered on top.
