The nails of the Met Gala 2026 ✨
Nails stole the show but as usual, the press didn’t catch up.
Sp for some of these looks we still haven’t found the nail artist or a proper close-up. Unfortunately nails they’re often the last detail anyone credits.
This year we saw a lot of clean nude nails (🥲) but thankfully also some serious ART. We also saw press-ons being pushed more than ever before, and we are here for it.
2. Venus Williams, inverted French with chrome nail beds, they’re press ons btw. Nail artist
@ginaedwards_
3. Nicole Kidman, ultra-long almond in shimmery pearlescent nude. Nail artist
@thuynguyen__
4. Tessa Thompson, blue dip-painted nails matched exactly to her Yves Klein blue Valentino gown. Artist
@nailsbymei
5. Rihanna, gold chrome stiletto nails by
@kimkimnails . Definitely the most photographed hands of the night.
6. Paloma Elsesser, soft pink almond nails, her dress was made out of nearly 30 vintage dresses! Nail artist TBC.
7.Audrey Nuna, long square nails with black splatter tips by
@marielleco inspired by her Robert Wun coat. we love itttt
8. Lisa (BLACKPINK), sculptural icy blue and white gem nails by
@byjuanalvear assisted by
@sayo_irie worn with a crystal Robert Wun look
9. Naomi Osaka, red-painted hands with black stiletto nails, part of the Robert Wun couture concept, representing the shedding of skin and human anatomy. The hands were part of the look.
10. Janelle Monáe, silver sculptural 3D charm nails by
@shespolished , each finger a miniature installation to match her moss-and-cable C. Soriano dress. Art on art on art
11. Hailey Bieber, glazed nude almond nails by
@nailsbyzola we guess an intentional non-statement?
12. Ashley Graham, silver chrome stiletto nails with chrome-dipped fingers, a homage to the sculptors whose hands created the art inside the museum. Nail artist
@nailglam 
