Rihanna Wears custom Maison Margiela for the Met Gala 2026

Maison Margiela for The Met Gala 2026 – “Costume Art” on May 4th, 2026, New York, United States. Rihanna, for the Met Gala 2026 wore custom Maison Margiela. Drawing on the Artisanal 2025 collection, the draped column silhouette is inspired by the medieval architecture of Flanders as well as their distinctive atmosphere. The constructive drape reflecting the painting of Flemish primitives.

Continuing the House’s experimentation with fabrics from unexpected sources, the gown is crafted in duchesse woven with fine metal recycled threads typically reserved for computer wiring and sculpted entirely by hand. It frames a corseted bodice richly embellished with over 115,000 crystal beads, antique jewels and intricate chains, each element meticulously hand-sewn and took 1,380 hours for the embroidery.

All images Rihanna Wears custom Maison Margiela for the Met Gala 2026 by the brand.