The 2026 Met Gala was held under the theme of Costume Art, and the dress code of the evening was Fashion is Art. Men's looks this year were particularly strong: some relied on drama and theatricality, others on precise cuts, textures or unexpected details. Among the most stylish men of the 2026 Met Gala were Bad Bunny, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Rami Malek, Connor Storey and other stars.
Bad Bunny in Zara
Bad Bunny had one of the strongest performances of the evening. The musician appeared in a black Zara look created in collaboration with the brand: a blouse with a large bow on the collar, a puffy jacket and a restrained silhouette. But the main thing was not the costume itself, but the complete transformation. Gray hair, cane, wrinkles, aged face and hands turned his appearance into a performance about time, the body and aging. It was an accurate and non-trivial reading of Costume Art.
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A$AP Rocky in Chanel
A$AP Rocky showed up to the 2026 Met Gala wearing a pink Chanel gown, a white shirt, and black pants with satin stripes. The look was light but thoughtful. Without being overly theatrical, it fit the Fashion is Art theme.
Colman Domingo in Valentino
Colman Domingo once again confirmed his status as one of the most stylish men on the red carpet. At Valentino, he relied on color, layers, textures and a strong silhouette. Domingo knows how to wear complex things as if they were made for him, and this time his appearance was once again one of the most convincing.
Connor Storry in Saint Laurent
Connor Storry appeared at the Met Gala 2026 in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. He chose black wide-leg pants, a sleeveless top with a long polka-dot scarf. It was the scarf that made the look more expressive: it added movement, lightness and the necessary drama. It was recognizable Saint Laurent – strict, sensual and spectacular enough for the Met Gala.
Hudson Williams in Balenciaga
Hudson Williams made his Met Gala 2026 debut in Balenciaga. The light blue suit, designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli, was a nod to Cristobal Balenciaga's 1947 bolero while also being reminiscent of a matador's costume. The crystal embroidery, tassels, open torso, train, and Black Swan-inspired makeup made the look one of the most daring men's looks of the evening.
Ben Platt at Tanner Fletcher
Ben Platt chose a suit that directly referenced Georges Seurat's painting “A Sunday on the Island of Grande Jatte.” It could have easily been too literal, but the look worked because of the details: the pastel palette, the texture, the embellishments, and the handmade feel. It was a clear and well-executed reading of the Fashion is Art theme.
Rami Malek in Saint Laurent and Cartier
Rami Malek appeared at the Met Gala 2026 in Saint Laurent and Cartier jewelry. The basis of the outfit was a long double-breasted coat, from under which a voluminous fur collar peeked out. It was the collar that became the main accent of the image and added the necessary drama to it.
Sombre at Valentino
For the Met Gala, it's important not just to look spectacular, but to also live up to the theme of the evening. The best men's looks of 2026 did just that: they didn't hide behind the classics, but they didn't turn the dress code into a carnival. They were different in mood, but equally relevant.
Joe Alvin in Valentino
Ahn Hyo Seop in Valentino
Jack Harlow in Torishéju and a 20-carat diamond ring by SOLO for Diamonds