Kendall Jenner exuded sex appeal in a draped ivory gown with a nipple-teasing bodice at the 2026 Met Gala, surprising many who discovered the risqué number was from GapStudio.
The 30-year-old model, whose sister Kylie Jenner also wore a fake nipple dress, showcased her 5ft 11 figure in the body-hugging design by Zac Posen, who accompanied her on the red carpet.
Her ensemble featured asymmetric straps, with one falling off her shoulder to reveal a strapless, nude-toned bra with a molded nipple. The gown accentuated her tiny waistline before gathering at her hips and flowing into a train that trailed behind her.
Jenner kept accessories minimal, wearing a tennis choker and subtle drop earrings. She displayed a short, nude manicure, and her jet black hair was styled in a low updo with a middle part and loose, face-framing pieces.
The 818 Tequila founder made her Met Gala debut in 2014 and has since become a regular fixture, with fans eagerly anticipating her looks each year. In 2021, she referenced Audrey Hepburn for the In America: A Lexicon of Fashion theme. She told Vogue at the time, 'She wore Givenchy in almost all of her movies. She’s the biggest legend; I’ve been obsessed with her my whole life.' In 2024, she modeled archival Alexander McQueen, styled by Dani Michelle.
Earlier this year, Jenner spoke with Elle about the fashion industry, saying, 'Everything changes so fast. It’s fun, but it can be challenging at times. I think we all can love and hate things in different ways. We have to be willing to mold and change with it, but at the same time know where you fit in. I think that might be another strength of mine.'
Controversy Over Bezos Sponsorship
This year's gala was marred by controversy as Hollywood fumed over Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, 62, and his wife Lauren Sanchez, 56, sponsoring the event. It is rumored the couple gave $10 million to the Costume Institute in exchange for being named honorary co-chairs. They reportedly paid the sum for the privilege to hobnob with former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who has spearheaded the fundraiser since 1995. Sources told Page Six the move put them in favor with Wintour, 76, who uses the event to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
'The Bezoses are where the American dream is at right now for status, wealth and style,' William Norwich, a former editor at Vogue, explained to the outlet. 'They display conspicuous consumption [and] they have the 'AWOK' – the Anna Wintour OK.' Last year's Met Gala raised $31 million, marking the highest total in the event's 77-year history.
