Met Gala list highlights unforgettable looks from Zendaya, Rihanna and Cardi B
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Updated · E! NEWS · May 4
Met Gala list highlights unforgettable looks from Zendaya, Rihanna and Cardi B
9 articles · Updated · E! NEWS · May 4
Published before the 2026 Met Gala on 4 May in New York, the roundup spans standout outfits from 1981 to 2025 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
It spotlights Zendaya's 2018 Joan of Arc-inspired Versace, Cardi B's dramatic 2019 burgundy gown and Rihanna's 2025 Marc Jacobs look revealing her baby bump with A$AP Rocky.
The article also revisits memorable appearances by Beyoncé, Princess Diana, Lady Gaga, Cher and others, framing the gala as fashion's biggest night and a stage for enduring celebrity style moments.
With a 'Fashion is Art' theme, will this year's gala be remembered for its masterpieces or its price tag?
As protests target its billionaire sponsor, can the Met Gala's red carpet escape the shadow of controversy?