FN curates ornate shoes for 2026 Met Gala dress code

6 articles · Updated · WWD · May 1

Ahead of Monday’s event in New York City, the list ties into the “Costume Art” theme and “Fashion Is Art” dress code.
Selections include Christian Louboutin’s Belle and Jewels pump, Paul Tazewell’s “Wicked” shoes, Dior’s lily pad heels and Loewe’s Origami pump.
FN said the picks highlight craftsmanship and clothing as art, echoing the Met Gala’s tradition of broad, stylist-driven interpretations of its annual theme.

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