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Kylie Jenner and Katy Perry's 2026 Met Gala looks drew mixed-to-negative reactions, landing them on some "worst dressed" lists like Daily Mail's.
The **2026 Met Gala** (May 4, theme: *Costume Art* with dress code *Fashion is Art*) celebrated the dressed body as art, pairing historical and contemporary garments with museum pieces. Many attendees went bold and literal; reactions to these two were polarized, with critics calling them "bizarre" or off-theme while others saw them as fitting the avant-garde spirit.
Kylie Jenner's Look
- Designer: Custom Schiaparelli.
- Description: Nude illusion corset bodice (with faux nipples, belly button, and body contours for an "undone" anatomical effect), paired with a voluminous cream/bejeweled satin skirt that appeared half-tied or deconstructed, plus pearls shedding from the train, dramatic hair (one strand over the eye), and chunky pearl jewelry.
- Reception: Tabloids and some online called it shocking or not her best, labeling the nude corset and undone elements try-hard or mismatched. Others praised the craftsmanship and perfect theme alignment (exploring the nude/anatomical body). It continued her history of boundary-pushing Met looks.
Katy Perry's Look
- **Designer**: Custom Stella McCartney.
- **Description**: Strapless/flowy white silky gown with exaggerated square neckline and white opera gloves, topped with a robot-esque/chrome/silver fencing-style mask covering her face (described as astro-chic, cyborg, or AI bride).
- **Reception**: Mocked as "she should've stayed home" or overly gimmicky by some. Supporters saw it as classic Katy theatricality and a literal take on "fashion as art" (mask as costume/artifice). It was her return after a hiatus.
These "worst dressed" headlines are classic tabloid clickbait—Met Gala always sparks debates because the bar is sky-high and the theme invites weirdness. Many loved the risk-taking, while others preferred safer or more polished interpretations. Other noted "misses" included overly literal or safe looks from various celebs.
Stars gathered Monday for the 2026 Met Gala, interpreting the dress code “Fashion is art,” inspired by the spring exhibit at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Costume Art” pairs some 200 art objects with 200 garments to highlight the connection between fashion and art through the centuries.
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