The Best Men's Watch Moments at the 2026 Met Gala

From vintage Cartier rarities to gem-set statements that nearly stole the spotlight from the clothes, the 2026 Met Gala proved the wristwatch is always part of the red carpet conversation.

This year’s Met Gala steps showcased a mix of barely-there beauty, grunge-laced smoky looks, and expressions punctuated by sculptural adornments.

For this year, the best-dressed men transformed The Met’s steps into a living exhibition of fashion, form, and self-expression.

From Rosé to Rihanna, here are the women who won this year’s artful red carpet.

The internet's favorite It boys have ascended The Met's iconic steps.

For his Met Gala debut, the actor built the look around one detail.

Fresh off The Devil Wears Prada 2’s box-office win, Anne Hathaway arrived in a gown that felt equal parts fashion fantasy and princess-coded polish, with just enough Genovia energy to send the carpet into a daydream.

For the 2026 Met Gala, Blackpink’s Lisa turned to Robert Wun for a sculptural, angelic custom gown with a subtle tribute to Thai dance at its core.