At the 2026 Met Gala, Sabrina Carpenter appeared on the red carpet in a look inspired by classic cinema. She wore a custom tulle gown designed by Jonathan Anderson for Dior. The dress included a slit and was designed to reflect the style of the 1954 film Sabrina, which starred Audrey Hepburn.
The gown featured rhinestone bands shaped like filmstrips that wrapped around her body. These details added a visual reference to cinema, and close observation could reveal images of Humphrey Bogart and William Holden within the design. This creative approach connected her outfit to both fashion and film, aligning with the event’s artistic theme.
This year was important for Sabrina Carpenter for several reasons. She recently performed as a headliner at Coachella, fulfilling a plan she had shared in 2025. She also attended the Met Gala as a member of the host committee, alongside figures such as Teyana Taylor, Doja Cat, Lisa, and Misty Copeland.
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Una propuesta creativa que fusiona moda y séptimo arte en cada detalle🎬.
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Over her four appearances at the Met Gala, she has not followed a single fashion style. Instead, she has chosen different looks each year. She explained this approach in a previous interview, saying, “Every year, my look is completely different.” Her first appearance in 2022 featured a gold two piece outfit by Rabanne.
In 2024, she wore a black mermaid style gown by Oscar de la Renta that faded into blue at the bottom. In the following year, she chose a more structured look with a pinstripe bodysuit by Louis Vuitton.
Her 2026 appearance reflects a shift toward a classic Hollywood style, showing another side of her fashion choices while continuing her pattern of variety and experimentation.