The Met Gala has long been one of fashion’s most reliable stages for the sheer dress, and the 2026 edition, with its “Fashion Is Art” dress code and “Costume Art” exhibition as its backdrop, gave designers every reason to lean into transparency, revelation, and the dressed body as subject.
From barely there chiffon that moved with the carpet’s breeze to heavily embellished lace that balanced coverage with suggestion, this year’s carpet produced a range of approaches to the perennial red carpet question: how much to reveal, and how.
Below, the standout sheer looks from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet.
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Gigi Hadid Michael Buckner
Gigi Hadid wore a custom Miu Miu dress.
Cara Delevingne Michael Buckner
Cara Delevingne wore a custom Ralph Lauren dress with a sheer back.
Zoë Kravitz Michael Buckner
Zoë Kravitz’s dress was created by Saint Laurent with sheer black lace.
Camila Mendes Gilbert Flores
Camila Mendes wore a gown created by Manish Malhotra.
Ashley Graham Michael Buckner
Ashley…
