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Met Gala 2026 'Costume Art' Showcases Hand Motifs, Jeweled Nails, and Watercolor Eyeshadow

Met Gala 2026, themed 'Costume Art' (dress code: 'Fashion Is Art'), prominently featured direct references to art history including Greek sculpture and classical paintings. Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Sabrina Carpenter were among attendees. Hand motifs and jeweled nails, championed by designer Robert Wun, alongside watercolor eyeshadow emerged as signature beauty trends.

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