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The red carpet of the 2026 Met Gala can be seen packed with A-list stars. Still, many of us have the same question on our minds: Will Zendaya attend? If so, what will Zendaya’s 2026 Met Gala outfit be?
The star has created unforgettable fashion moments at the Met, all orchestrated by her stylist Law Roach. From 2018’s Joan of Arc-inspired Versace to last year’s Louis Vuitton Zoot suit, Zendaya has always understood the task. So, what does she think about the “fashion is art” dress code of 2026?
The options are endless, but we have a few ideas. (Tip: Archival Mugler and custom Margiela are both on the table.) Below, FashionPredictions for Zendaya’s 2026 Met Gala outfits.
Body-body-body!
If there’s one thing Zendaya did at the Met, it was respect the subject matter. And, given the focus on the body in the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition “The Art of Costume,” we could see her pursuing a look that abstracts her body shape—a sculptural Comme des Garçons dress, say, or a molded Jean Paul Gaultier jumpsuit.
Monday review
Zendaya and Roach like Reviving a time-honored fashion show look – and where better to do it than at the Met? (After all, she’s not wearing one in 2024, but two Retro Galliano look. )Mugler’s 90’s body-hugging design is a no-brainer. “I’d love to see Zendaya too [2011] Skeleton dress by Iris van Herpen,” said Fashion Director of Research Christine Oble. “She’s one of the few who’s been able to perform as well as she has.”
