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We’re just a week away from the 2026 Met Gala, and this week’s best-dressed stars are clearly paying attention to the event. This year’s theme is “The Art of Costume,” exploring various depictions of the sartorial body, and this week’s best looks happen to be those that also feature striking figures. From sculptural silhouettes to body-hugging designs, A-list stars haven’t been playing it safe on the steps over the past few days, but have riffed on this fashionable energy that’s also perfect for the steps of the Met.
In New York City, vertex Star Charlize Theron stepped out in a Dior Men’s Fall 2026 look – a black suit with a ruffled collar, but she went topless for a sexier look. At the Time100 Gala, model Anok Yai appeared in a sculpting leather-effect Ashi Studio dress that molded to her body in 3D fashion like a sculptural work of art.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 The press conference continued in London with appearances by stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt. Hathaway and Streep wore Armani Privé tailoring, while Blunt leaned toward a Michael Kors Collection gown embellished with floral-like petals. Flower arrangements for spring? it able Groundbreaking.
exist virgin mary Meanwhile, at the London premiere, Michaela Coel opted for a fringed Loewe dress that was actually designed to twirl. In Mumbai, Rihanna donned a sleek black Alaïa dress with a crocodile-print bodice. You know what Cher Horowitz said; it’s like a completely Important designer.
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