Braless Beauties Shine at 2026 Met Gala

joined Charli XCX and  as they all opted for glamorous black gowns to lead the British stars at the 2026  in New York on Monday.

Cara, 33, looked nothing short of sensational as she went braless beneath a semi sheer look which hugged every inch of her lithe physqiue. 

The gown boasted an intricately beaded back and flowing train, while she styled her hair into finger waves and added extra sparkle with De Beers jewellery. 

Meanwhile Charli, also 33, slipped into a strapless gown that was tailored to perfection and accentuated her hourglass figure. 

The fitted bodice featured a floral corsage and while the Brat hitmaker forwent a necklace, letting the dress speak for itself, she diamond earrings and cocktail rings.

star Claire, 42, looked equally glamours in her bespoke ERDEM corset gown with jewelled chain straps and asymmetric hand draped skirt.

Drama was added with an opera coat and quirky veil which ensured all eyes were on her as she strolled the busy red carpet.

Elsewhere on the red carpet Gwendoline Christie, 47, caught the eye in a red vintage inspired fishtail gown with feathered and tulle trim.

Pushing the fashion envelope she added a pastel ostrich feathered hat and carried opera mask of her own face.  

 was also dressed to impress in a black bejewelled opera coat which featured incredible beading and faux fur trim.

The singer, who uses they/them pronouns, completed the look with a feathered head piece and sheer gloves which all added a little extra pizzazz.

The musician also wore a diamond neckpiece and chandelier earrings while their beard and moustache was perfectly styled. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, also known as the , falls on the first Monday in May every year.

The theme of this year's event - widely considered the  of celebrity red carpets - is 'Costume Art', while the dress code is 'Fashion Is Art.' 

The dress code calls on the A-list attendees to explore how designers use the human body as a blank canvas. 

Leading the charge is a powerhouse trio of co-chairs, with , and  joining forces with Vogue's global editorial director  to oversee fashion's biggest night. 

It's the first time tennis superstar Williams has co-chaired the gala. Kidman previously co-chaired the star-studded event in 2003 as well as 2005, and Beyonce was an honorary chair in 2013.

The  museum will pair historical and contemporary garments from the Costume Institute for the exhibition, which will be loosely divided into three categories, including the classical and the nude body, aging and pregnant bodies, and the anatomical body. 

The exhibit - set to unveil sprawling new Conde M. Nast Galleries - has been made possible by Amazon founder and his wife , who are the lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs. 

'The title "Costume Art" refers to the history of the costume institute,' Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute's curator, said at a press conference.

Bolton, who selects the theme, said fashion has 'the status of art because of, and not in spite of, its relation to the body.'

French luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent is also sponsoring the exhibit.

The 2026 Met Gala will also have a host committee that includes committee co-chairs Anthony Vaccarello and Zoe Kravitz, along with members Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Angela Bassett, Gwendoline Christie, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor and more. 

Costume Art will run from May 10, 2026 through January 10, 2027, following the Met Gala on May 4.

The Met Gala is a huge money-maker for the museum, and provides the Costume Institute with its main source of funding. 

The 2026 Met Gala marks a major moment because it's the first one since Wintour technically stepped back from one of her famed roles at Vogue.