Hailey Bieber's Gilded Breastplate Was a Work of Art at the Met Gala 2026

It was also kind of Wonder Woman vibes.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Hailey Bieber attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/FilmMagic)Theo Wargo

Hailey Bieber just arrived on the Met Gala 2026 red carpet in a gold breastplate looking like something out of a superhero movie.

Dressed by Saint Laurent, Bieber wore a gilded breastplate with a bright blue skirt; as Vogue noted, the moment felt like a continuation of the sculpted trend we saw from her friends Kylie and Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian, and a perfect fit for the “Fashion Is Art” dress code, in line with the “Costume Art” theme for the benefit this year. Bieber styled the piece with a sheer blue cape and gold earrings. To complete the look, the Rhode founder opted for minimalist glam makeup.

Ever since Bieber's 2022 Met Gala look launched one of the hottest manicure trends, we, of course, have to check out her nails too. Tonight the model went with a pointy pale pink nail situation and statement rings.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Hailey Bieber attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty Images

Bieber has become a regular at the Met Gala over the years. Last year, after taking a short break, she adapted the “Tailored for You” dress code with a blazer dress, complete with tights studded by rhinestones that spelled out “YSL.” In 2022, beyond bringing her shimmery manicure style to our attention, she wore an extravagant fur-trimmed shawl over a halter dress with her go-to slicked back bun. When the event resumed in 2021, after the COVID-19 lockdown, she opted for a simple black dress with a plunging neckline adorned by rhinestones and mermaid waves.

Will Hailey Bieber’s latest Met Gala look kick-start another major trend? Only time will tell!


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