Veiled Looks Became a Trend at the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet: Madonna, Lisa and More

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Veiled Looks Became a Trend at the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet: Madonna, Lisa and More

These stars had a similar vision with their 2026 Met Gala looks. Madonna, Lisa, SZA and more celebrities made veiled looks a trend at the 2026 Met Gala on Monday, May 4. While rocking on-point outfits for the “Costume Art” themed event, which had a “Fashion Is Art” dress code, Madonna took over the red carpet with a gray veil at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Lisa also partially hid her face with a standout veil by Robert Wundress, which was held above her head by lifelike arms. Keep scrolling to see all the veiled looks at the 2026 Met Gala:

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Madonna

Madonna opted for an edgy Saint Laurent design featuring a lace dress with a gray veil. The veil sat on top of a black silk hat with dangling beads. Madonna, who debuted brown hair at the gala, let the headpiece surround her on the carpet.

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SZA

SZA partially covered her face in a yellow headpiece featuring real flowers, shells and gold beads. Her custom Bode dress perfectly tied the piece together with a corset top and tiered skirt. 

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Georgina Rodriguez

Georgina Rodriguez was a beauty in a mint custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress equipped with a corset top and white lace detailing, as well as a silk skirt. She made her look even more glamorous with a delicate tulle veil. Rodriguez, who is engaged to Cristiano Ronaldo, added the perfect amount of sparkle to her look with her massive diamond ring from the soccer pro, as well as a cross necklace, which she wrapped around her wrist. 

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Lisa

Lisa was a vision in a white Robert Wundress with crystal embellishments. Her look was finished with lifelike arms protruding from her shoulders, which held her veil above her head.  

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Claire Foy

Claire Foy accessorized her black Erdem dress, complete with a long train and a sculpted bodice, with a fitted veil over her face.