The interpretation possibilities of the “Fashion Is Art” dress code for the Met Gala 2026 were endless, but for some guests, classicism was the focus on the red carpet. Among the eight subsections of the “Costume Art” exhibition, the “classic body” division, focused on Hellenistic and Roman art, proved to be a popular starting point for celebrities and designers.
Unsurprisingly, the guests favored draperies that seemed carved from marble: Laura Harrier embraced the wet look in a draped Di Petsa dress, and Lindsey Vonna’s trompe-l’oeil pearls by Thom Browne mimicked swirling black and white marble. However, participants proved that it was still possible to be creative with classical art. Kendall Jenner and Zac Posen pushed the boundaries of the humble white t-shirt, transforming the basic GapStudio into an eloquent version of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, while Chase Infiniti – in Thom Browne – gave the Venus de Milo an updated colorful twist.
And, of course, Heidi Klum took it to the extreme by embodying Raffaele Monti’s Veiled Vestal, complete with prosthetics. In Rome, as the saying goes… Here is an overview of the guests at the Met Gala 2026 who drew inspiration from the classical body.
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