The Tamesis
Last night, Sombr was one of many celebrities in attendance attending the 2026 Met Gala for the first time. But the singer, known for her unique, glamorous and cool personal looks on stage and on the red carpet, is ready for her fashion moment on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Growing up in New York and seeing some of the most exciting people in the world on the red carpet, and then looking forward to being one of those people this year — it’s a dream that became a reality, that became a dream,” Sombre said.
To mark his Met debut, the star wore a custom Valentino look designed by Alessandro Michele. (The Italian brand often designs clothes for him.) “I wanted to be a ‘perspective canvas’ for Alessandro Michele’s creativity,” Sombr said. “Fashion is art, and art is about expressing emotion. The idea (and result) is pure emotion.”
Undeniably the most eye-catching is his hand-embroidered tulle and chiffon cape, using various materials in shades of silver and gray, which took more than 500 hours to complete. “The intricate sequins on the cape are disgusting,” Sombr said. “Every detail is a revelation.”
Paired with the eye-catching cape is a lamé lace top with an asymmetrical crepe de chine and satin pattern that creates the effect of ribbons wrapped around the torso. Given that this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition centers on the clothed (and unclothed) body and its depiction in art, he decided that exposing this form was an appropriate subject (he is, after all, no stranger to sheer dress). Meanwhile, his pants also feature braided trim at the waist and sides.
