The 2026 Met Gala promised to turn the red carpet into a high-fashion museum, but for some celebrities, the "Fashion Is Art" theme resulted in a total gallery disaster.
While the "Costume Art" exhibition celebrated innovation, these stars managed to find the fine line between avant-garde and "what were they thinking?"
Bored Panda has compiled the most polarising and panned looks that had the internet talking for all the wrong reasons.
Here are the looks that proved not all art belongs in a frame.
#41 Irina Shayk
Shayk arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in a daring Alexander Wang ensemble that was quite literally a waste of time.
Her “bra” consisted of several rows of repurposed diamond and gold watch straps held together by a timepiece centerpiece, paired with an ultra-low-rise black skirt.
While the “Costume Art” theme encouraged avant-garde thinking, the internet felt the look was better suited to a club than to the steps of the Met.
One fan noted it was “dope for the club”.
Another added, "She’s wearing enough carats to pay for the entire event's catering. That’s not a 'look,' that’s an investment portfolio."
Her “bra” consisted of several rows of repurposed diamond and gold watch straps held together by a timepiece centerpiece, paired with an ultra-low-rise black skirt.
While the “Costume Art” theme encouraged avant-garde thinking, the internet felt the look was better suited to a club than to the steps of the Met.
One fan noted it was “dope for the club”.
Another added, "She’s wearing enough carats to pay for the entire event's catering. That’s not a 'look,' that’s an investment portfolio."
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-14points
#42 Cardi B
Cardi B in a sheer black lace bodysuit with oversized puffed sleeves, one of the worst dressed stars at Met Gala 2026.
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-22points