As stars poured onto the red carpet for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 15th annual Art+Film Gala, the thigh-high slit fad was in full view. Big, dramatic cuts up the thigh have become an increasingly ubiquitous celebrity staple in 2026, the look noted earlier in October at the Academy Museum Gala with stars like Jessica Biel and Kylie Minogue hopping on the trend.

This Saturday night, a trio of big-name models – Emily Ratajkowski , Rosie Huntington-Whiteley , and Candice Swanepoel – all wore Gucci gowns with cutouts extending well into the upper thigh.

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala held at LACMA on November 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Buckner

The actress and model opted for a bridal white halter gown with a plunging neckline and asymmetrical one-shoulder strap with a silver Gucci tassel.…