Met Gala 2026: Best, Worst and Wackiest Looks - Plus Kendall and Kylie Jenner's Nipple Dresses
The 2026 Met Gala unfolded at the Metropolitan Museum of Art under the "Fashion Is Art" theme, drawing A‑list talent such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Kate Moss. Designers interpreted the concept by treating the human body as a canvas, leading to a wave of nipple‑forward ensembles from Kylie and Kendall Jenner to Kim Kardashian’s fibreglass breastplate. The event also highlighted a mix of high‑fashion triumphs and eccentric statements, with Bad Bunny and Madonna topping the wackiest‑look list. Overall, the gala sparked widespread conversation about the boundaries between fashion, art, and body politics.
Met Gala 2026: Everything We Know - Celebrity Guests, Theme and Strict Rules
The 2026 Met Gala, held the first Monday of May, will showcase a new theme centered on “embodied art,” coinciding with the opening of a 12,000‑sq‑ft permanent Condé Nast Galleries space at the Met. Anna Wintour has trimmed the invite‑only guest...
Are You Feeling Hot to Trot? How Running Gear Got (Very, Very) Chic
Running apparel has moved beyond pure function to become a fashion statement, a shift accelerated by the gorpcore trend and high‑profile celebrity endorsements. Brands such as On, Hoka, Nike, and Alo are releasing collections that marry technical performance with bold...
The British Designer Worn by Everyone From Madonna and Taylor Swift to Charli Xcx
British designer Charlotte Simone has become a staple on red carpets and everyday streets, with stars like Madonna, Taylor Swift and Charli XCX spotted in her vintage‑inspired coats. After a pandemic‑induced collapse of wholesale orders, Simone shifted to a limited‑edition drop model,...
The Standard Podcast: Can Awards Season Revive Legacy Fashion Houses?
The 2026 awards season delivered headline‑making looks, from Jessie Buckley’s sculptural Chanel gown to Timothée Chalamet’s white Givenchy suit, thrusting legacy houses like Schiaparelli and Valentino into the spotlight. In a Standard podcast episode, host Tamara Kormornick and branding specialist John Arlidge...
Meet the Real Queen of the Awards Season Red Carpet
Angelica Hicks, a British‑American fashion illustrator, has turned awards‑season red‑carpet excess into a viral DIY satire series, crafting outfits from household scraps and posting silent, long‑take videos. Her Instagram and TikTok followings—nearly one million combined—have propelled her clips to tens...
Love Story: Here's How to Get JFK Jr.’s Preppy, Timeless Style
FX’s new series “Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” has reignited interest in the late Kennedy’s fashion. The show highlights JFK Jr.’s understated pre‑ppy wardrobe—Oxford shirts, half‑zip jumpers, Chelsea boots, and signature Kangol caps—prompting a NYC look‑alike contest with a $250...
Why You Need an Inside-Outside Nightgown for Spring
The spring 2026 fashion cycle has elevated nightgowns from bedroom staples to street‑ready pieces, a shift underscored by Chloé’s winter show where the runway was filled with nightwear‑inspired looks. Two silhouettes dominate the trend: a classic white, granny‑style gown paired...