Emily Blunt, Cara Delevingne, Naomi Watts and Charli XCX all opted for chic black looks to lead the British stars at the 2026 Met Gala in New York on Monday.
The Devil Wears Prada star Emily, 43, hit the red carpet alongside brother-in-law and co-star Stanley Tucci and elder sister Emily, 45.
She looked the epitome of style in a semi sheer top with tassels and pearl detailing which was worn with trousers and Jimmy Choo heels.
Meanwhile model Cara, 33, looked nothing short of sensational as she went braless beneath a semi sheer look which hugged every inch of her lithe physique.
The gown boasted an intricately beaded back and flowing train, while she styled her hair into finger waves and added extra sparkle with De Beers jewellery.
Meanwhile British born Naomi, 57, added a pop of colour to her strapless black gown with striking floral embellishments.
(L-R) Emily Blunt, Cara Delevingne, Noami Watts and Charli XCX all opted for chic black black looks to lead the British stars at the 2026 Met Gala in New York on Monday
The Devil Wears Prada star Emily, 43, hit the red carpet alongside brother-in-law and co-star Stanley Tucci and elder sister Emily, 45
The colourful detailing covered the back of the dress and was also styled into the actress’ blonde locks.
Brat hitmaker Charli, also 33, slipped into a strapless gown that was tailored to perfection and accentuated her hourglass figure.
The fitted bodice featured a floral corsage and while she forwent a necklace, letting the dress speak for itself, she diamond earrings and cocktail rings.
The Crown star Claire Foy, 42, looked equally glamours in her bespoke ERDEM corset gown with jewelled chain straps and asymmetric hand draped skirt.
Drama was added with an opera coat and quirky veil which ensured all eyes were on her as she strolled the busy red carpet.
Elsewhere on the red carpet Gwendoline Christie, 47, caught the eye in a red vintage inspired fishtail gown with feathered and tulle trim.
Pushing the fashion envelope she added a striking ostrich feathered hat and carried opera mask of her own face.
Fellow actress Rebecca Hall , 44, flashed her midriff in a tailored jacket as she joined her American husband Morgan Spector.
Her sparkly sequin jacket was teamed with a stylish low rise skirt and she accessorised the look with a simple black bag.
The Guided Age star Morgan, 45, meanwhile looked smart in a matching black look as he held his stunning wife’s hand.
She looked the epitome of style in a semi sheer top with tassels and pearl detailing which was worn with trousers and Jimmy Choo heels
Tied back her locks into a chignon while added pearl braclets and diomand earrings
Emily pictured with sister Felicity and her husband Stanley Tucci
Cara, 33, looked nothing short of sensational as she went braless beneath a semi sheer look which hugged every inch of her lithe figure
The gown boasted an intricately beaded back and dramatic train
Cara styled her hair into 1920s inspired finger waves
She added extra sparkle to her look with De Beers jewellery
Staff were on hand to ensure Cara’s train was perfectly placed on the museum’s steps
Meanwhile British born Noami, 57, added a pop of colour to her strapless black gown with striking floral embellishments
The colourful detailing covered the back of the dress and was also styled into the actress’ blonde locks
Naomi could not wipe the smile off her face as she graced the red carpet
The floral theme was also replicated in her eye-catching manicure
The Twin Peaks actress put on a very animated display
Meanwhile Charli, also 33, slipped into a strapless gown that was tailored to perfection and accentuated her hourglass figure
The fitted bodice featured a floral corsage and while the Brat hitmaker forwent a necklace, letting the dress speak for itself, she diamond earrings and cocktail rings
He train elegant draped behind her as she made her way inside the swanky bash
Charli swept her raven locks into a chic high ponytail
The Crown star Claire Foy, 42, looked equally glamours in her bespoke ERDEM corset gown with jewelled chain straps and asymmetric hand draped skirt
Drama was added with an opera coat and quirky veil which ensured all eyes were on her as she strolled the busy red carpet
She sported glam make-up with a striking red lip
Claire let her opera coat fall down her shoulders as she climbed the museum’s iocnic steps
Elsewhere on the red carpet Gwendoline Christie, 47, caught the eye in a red vintage inspired fishtail gown with feathered and tulle trim
Pushing the fashion envelope she added a striking ostrich feathered hat and carried opera mask of her own face
The Game Of Thrones star out on a very kooky display
While other guests carried clutch bags Gwendoline decided to make a statement with her accessory
Sam Smith , 33, was also dressed to impress in a black bejewelled opera coat which featured incredible beading and faux fur trim
The singer, who uses they/them pronouns, completed the look with a feathered head piece and sheer gloves which all added a little extra pizzazz
The musician also wore a diamond neckpiece and chandelier earrings while their beard and moustache was perfectly styled
Sam strutted their stuff on the red carpet in towering black platforms
Welsh actor Luke Evans, 47, was clad head to toe in burgundy leather as he hit the red carpet
His saucy looked was studded and clung to his muscular physique
Luke, who is starring in The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Broadway, boasted a moustache
His look also featured matching gloves and a cap which he proudly showed off
Fellow actress Rebecca Hall , 44, flashed her midriff in a tailored jacket as she joined her American husband Morgan Spector
Her sparkly sequin jacket was teamed with a stylish low rise skirt and she accessorised the look with a simple black bag
Superman star Nicholas Hoult was another guest who opted for leather
He wore a black leather suit over a grey leather shirt and dark leather tie
Sam Smith, 33, was also dressed to impress in a black bejewelled opera coat which featured incredible beading and faux fur trim.
The singer, who uses they/them pronouns, completed the look with a feathered head piece and sheer gloves which all added a little extra pizzazz.
The musician also wore a diamond neckpiece and chandelier earrings while their beard and moustache was perfectly styled.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, also known as the Met Gala, falls on the first Monday in May every year.
The theme of this year’s event – widely considered the Super Bowl of celebrity red carpets – is ‘Costume Art’, while the dress code is ‘Fashion Is Art.’
The dress code calls on the A-list attendees to explore how designers use the human body as a blank canvas.
Leading the charge is a powerhouse trio of co-chairs, with Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams joining forces with Vogue’s global editorial director Anna Wintour to oversee fashion’s biggest night.
It’s the first time tennis superstar Williams has co-chaired the gala. Kidman previously co-chaired the star-studded event in 2003 as well as 2005, and Beyonce was an honorary chair in 2013.
British designer and Harvey Weinstein’s ex wife was joined on the red carpet by long term partner Adrien Brody
The couple put on a loved-up display as they graced the red carpet arm-in-arm
Georgina looked sensational in a semi-sheer gold gown with metallic embellishments
Charlotte Gainsbourg put on a leggy display in a rock and role inspired leather look
Her dress was cinched at her waist with a gold belt and she carried that colour story into her accessories
Actor Damson Idris was another guest who opted for an all leather look
He cut a cool figure with an oversized jacket teamed with trousers and a red shirt
The New York City museum will pair historical and contemporary garments from the Costume Institute for the exhibition, which will be loosely divided into three categories, including the classical and the nude body, aging and pregnant bodies, and the anatomical body.
The exhibit – set to unveil the Met’s sprawling new Conde M. Nast Galleries – has been made possible by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez, who are the lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs.
‘The title “Costume Art” refers to the history of the costume institute,’ Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute’s curator, said at a press conference.
Bolton, who selects the theme, said fashion has ‘the status of art because of, and not in spite of, its relation to the body.’
French luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent is also sponsoring the exhibit.
The 2026 Met Gala will also have a host committee that includes committee co-chairs Anthony Vaccarello and Zoe Kravitz, along with members Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Angela Bassett, Gwendoline Christie, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor and more.
Costume Art will run from May 10, 2026 through January 10, 2027, following the Met Gala on May 4.
The Met Gala is a huge money-maker for the museum, and provides the Costume Institute with its main source of funding.
The 2026 Met Gala marks a major moment because it’s the first one since Wintour technically stepped back from one of her famed roles at Vogue.
