The 2026 Met Gala dress code was Fashion Is Art , and it's only fitting that many guests turned to painterly depictions of the body—often in trompe l'oeil —in their looks. However, some went even further, transforming silhouettes into actual sculptural objects.
Kim Kardashian
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The Kardashian-Jenner sisters were a prime example. Kylie and Kendall appeared in nude bustiers by Schiaparelli and GapStudio, respectively, each of which had a sculptural bust line with realistic details. Kim herself also joined the trend: the Skims founder chose a custom look by Allen Jones, created in collaboration with creative director Nadia Lee Cohen. And that's not all: from Hailey Bieber's look to Heidi Klum's completely transformed silhouette – we've collected the most spectacular corsets of the evening.
Hailey Bieber
Kendall Jenner
Heidi Klum
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Kylie Jenner
Grace Ling
Yseult
Based on materials from vogue.com.