Rihanna’s 2026 Met Gala Beauty Look Is Pure Gilded Glam
She closes the carpet dripping in gold.
It’s the most important night in fashion, and to no one's surprise, Rihanna closed the carpet as the belle of the ball. The 2026 Met Gala is in full swing, and the theme of the evening is "Costume Art," which pays homage to the intersection of fashion and history. The dress code is “fashion is art,” and of course, fashion’s darling, Rihanna, nailed every last detail in full-blown gilded glamour.
In a stunning gown from Maison Margiela, the singer aced the theme for the night, pairing the look with a gorgeous, futuristic-chic glam. Her hair appeared to be a sort of slicked-back mullet, decorated with gold curls throughout the entirety of her head. Her makeup was a dream, a combination of metallics and cool-toned purples, which only served to highlight the two-toned goodness that is her outfit. A frosty, neutral lip color added the finishing touch to her makeup, and short, almond-shaped pink nails completed the singer's beauty details.
Rihanna is seen leaving her hotel en route to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art"on May 4, 2026 in New York City.
It's an epic way to close out the event's red carpet, and, of course, Rihanna is and will be one of the most talked-about looks of the evening. Take a look at all of the best beauty moments from the 2026 Met Gala, and if you're feeling inspired, shop the products below to recreate Rihanna's glam at home.
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