Last night, the crème de la crème of Hollywood gathered on the steps of the Met to celebrate the synergetic relationship between art and fashion. While many eyes remained firmly on the leading ladies of the Met Gala 2026, with Rihanna, Beyoncé and Anne Hathaway ascending that all-important red carpet, we couldn’t help but clock the extraordinary male effort that deserved some airtime.
Style veterans such as A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Hamish Bowles and Hugh Jackman lead the charge for industry newcomers and emerging brand ambassadors, all while referencing some of the most famous artworks to grace our existence.
Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storie and Hudson Williams made a splash, making the most of their Met Gala debut to conjure up sartorial excellence under the spotlight. Likewise, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sombr and Jafar Jackson represented the rapidly expanding cohort of global talents under 30. Safe to safe, the future of male thespianage is bright.
With looks spanning Prada, Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga and more, discover the best dressed men at the Met Gala 2026 below.
Best dressed men at the Met Gala 2026:
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© Getty ImagesA$AP Rocky
Primed to tumble into bed after a night of partying, A$AP Rocky slipped into a pale pink robe courtesy of Matthieu Blazy's Chanel. The ensemble was topped off with a crisp cotton shirt, a black bow tie and an asymmetric plume of black feathers on the right lapel.
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© David Fisher/ShutterstockColman Domingo
We're always excited to see what Colman Domingo wears on the red carpet - and this multicoloured concoction by Valentino, referencing Piet Mondrian's famed Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow from 1930, did not disappoint.
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© Penske Media via Getty ImagesBen Platt
Theatre star Ben Platt wore a Tanner Fletcher suit that directly referenced George Seurat's pointillist creation A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte from 1884.
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© David Fisher/ShutterstockHudson Williams
Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams wore a powder blue and black matador suit by Balenciaga, complete with incredible makeup that was inspired by the movie, Black Swan.
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© John Salangsang/ShutterstockConnor Storie
Fellow Heated Rivalry actor Connor Storrie opted for a silk halterneck top in print of the moment - polka dots - and black trousers by Saint Laurent.
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© John Salangsang/BEI/ShutterstockBad Bunny
Bad Bunny looked worlds away from his Calvin Klein underwear advert in this all-black custom Zara suit and distinguished white hair and beard - a reference to Charles James’ 1947 work Bustle, part of the Costume Institute’s permanent collection.
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© Getty Images for The Met Museum/Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Young Sherlock star Hero Fiennes Tiffin graced the scene in a classic black tuxedo with large lapels, matching wide-leg trousers and an ivory silk cravat by Valentino.
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© Getty Images for The Met Museum/Sombr
Another Valentino ensemble, singer Sombr made his Met Gala debut in a crystal-dotted cape, boasting gothic black lace panels, a high neckline and large shoulder pads.
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© FilmMagicRami Malek
Oscar winner Rami Malek delivered the Salvador Dali reference we'd been waiting for - sporting a beautiful Cartier timepiece that directly reference the Spanish artist's surrealist work The Persistence of Memory, created in 1931.
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© David Fisher/ShutterstockRomeo Beckham
Romeo Beckham championed British tailoring on the steps, opting for a Burberry suit cut with wide, contrasting leather lapels and a matching black undershirt.
