Met Gala 2026: Nine Wild Predictions Revealed!

'Taylor hasn't ,' she says.

'[Her last appearance was] that iconic cut-out metallic dress and bleached hair in 2016, where she met her now-exes, Joe Alwyn and Tom Hiddleston.

'I think we'll see a huge power couple moment on the carpet in subtly coordinated Gucci looks.

'It will cause massive media buzz, with TikTok edits of them on the carpet laughing together going viral.'

A New Relationship Is Hard-Launched

Celebrity couples have frequently hard- 

Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan also made their debut at the event in 2024, though they split in December that same year. 

Now, it seems 2026 could be another year for a hard-launch, Antonella says. 

'We'll see a couple we had no idea if they were official, hard-launch and walk the carpet like it's been public knowledge for months,' she says. 

'Zero explanation, and the timeline will go into detective mode for 48 hours. Maybe Role Model and Dakota Johnson?'

The actress and singer sparked romance rumours in late 2025 after a source claimed to have spotted the pair kissing and holding hands in Los Angeles. 

Zendaya And Doja Cat Will Be Best Dressed

With the dress code being 'Fashion Is Art', tied to the Costume Institute's Costume Art exhibition, designers and stylists are expected to go bold and boundary-pushing.

Antonella predicts we'll see the likes of Zendaya and Doja Cat in dramatic, sculpture-like fashion that will be the most talked-about looks of the night.

'Zendaya will take on a sculptural couture piece that will look less like a gown and more like a museum installation,' she believes.

'We might even see a costume change halfway up the Met steps,' she adds.

However, she believes Doja may go down a more theatrical route.  

'Meanwhile, Doja will lean fully surreal, wearing an avant-garde creation defined by exaggerated shapes and theatrical detailing,' she predicts.

Wedding Ring Debut

Speaking of Euphoria star Zendaya, the internet has been anxiously

It has been widely speculated the pair quietly tied the knot earlier this year - which would follow their pattern of keeping their romantic announcements quiet. 

Antonella predicts the Met Gala could be where fans finally get their answer.

'Whether it's just her engagement ring or paired with a wedding band, this detail could become one of the most talked-about moments of the night,' she says. 

High Art Fashion Goes Too Far

Met Gala fails are all too common, with celebs - this year will be no exception.

With a theme that asks attendees to go bigger and bolder than ever, Antonella predicts someone may arrive in an actual frame.

Meanwhile, she believes another guest will lean so heavily into high art references that the meaning will be lost on most. 

'I think we'll see someone take the concept quite literally and arrive at the carpet in a frame, needing handlers to help them up the Met stairs,' she says. 

'In another breath, we'll see someone lean so far into the high art reference, potentially based on an obscure 1700s sculpture or art movement. 

'It will land flat and unfortunately flop.'

Minimalism Will Win 

No one demands 'go big or go home' from Met Gala attendees more than the internet, and we've seen plenty of looks torn apart when viewers feel the brief wasn't met. 

However, Antonella predicts a minimalist look could quietly win the night.

'Amid all the art and sculptural chaos, one guest will opt for a perfectly tailored, deceptively simple black or white look,' she says. 

'And whilst the internet will call it boring at first, by the next day it will be hailed as the chicest outfit of the night.'

The Devil Wears Prada

The build-up to the second instalment of The Devil Wears Prada has been buzzing since its 2024 announcement.

With the sequel's release one week away, Antonella thinks we could see a subtle nod to the franchise.

'Although for years Anna Wintour never truly acknowledged the film, it's exciting to see her really lean into the sequel era,' she says.

'Especially appearing with Meryl Streep in Vogue this month. 

'I strongly predict we'll see a red carpet moment featuring Anna, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt together, and the internet will lap it up.'