The Artistic Red Carpet Moments Worth Revisiting From the 2026 LACMA Gala
By Alexus Mosley
Who says masterpieces belong in museums? At the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala, Hollywood's fashionable set made a compelling case for wearable art. From sculptural silhouettes and gravity-defying gowns to shimmering embellishments and unexpected interpretations of black-tie dressing, the red carpet was practically an exhibition of its own. And while the evening may be over, some fashion moments are simply too fabulous to leave in the archives. Let's revisit the looks that deserve a second viewing.
Anya Taylor-Joy in Pierre Cardin
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Who says art belongs on a wall? Certainly not Anya Taylor-Joy. Dressed in a sculptural silver Pierre Cardin creation, the actress looked like a masterpiece that had decided to leave the museum and attend the party instead.
Alex Consani in Gucci
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More drama, please! Alex Consani understood the assignment in a sweeping black Gucci gown featuring an exaggerated neckline and enough volume to command an entire room. Minimalism was clearly not on the guest list.
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A little ballerina, a little aristocrat, and entirely Nicole Kidman. The actress paired a tailored Chanel bodice with a cloud of ivory tulle, proving that sometimes the best fashion moments come from mixing a little structure with a lot of fantasy.
Rosé in Saint Laurent
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Consider this your reminder that a little black dress is never boring when Saint Laurent is involved. Rosé added an oversized bow, jeweled buttons, and a leg-baring slit to the equation. Très chic, naturally.
Sarah Paulson in Gucci
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Sarah Paulson has never been one to shy away from a fashion moment, and thank goodness for that. Her dramatic black Gucci gown featured a sculptural neckline that practically deserved its own introduction. Darling, that's how you make an entrance.
Parker Posey in Gucci
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Leave it to Parker Posey to make old Hollywood glamour feel delightfully eccentric. Wrapped in sparkling ivory Gucci with flowing sleeves, the actress looked ready to host the most fabulous dinner party in town. Invitations strictly by request.
Paris Hilton in Jenny Packham
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Some things never change, and Paris Hilton's love affair with sparkle is one of them. Dripping in silver embellishments courtesy of Jenny Packham, the heiress delivered a little Art Deco glamour with a very familiar message: That's hot.
Soo Joo Park in Gucci
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A little mysterious, a little magical, and impossible to ignore. Soo Joo Park floated onto the red carpet in a sheer black Gucci creation adorned with featherlike details. Who needs wings when your dress does all the flying?
Benito Skinner in ERL
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Who invited the cool kid to the black-tie affair? Benito Skinner traded the traditional tuxedo for an oversized ERL ensemble, complete with utility-inspired details and a bow tie. Rules were bent, expectations were challenged, and somehow, it all worked.
Iris Law in Chanel
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Fashion meets geometry, and suddenly math has never looked so fabulous. Iris Law stepped out in a shimmering Chanel gown featuring an intricate gridlike design that played tricks with light and transparency. Consider us officially interested in studying shapes.