Instagram hosted its annual Met Gala class photo at The Mark hotel in New York City, just before the 2026 red carpet. The portrait, styled as a modern homage to Dutch Masters paintings, featured a curated lineup of celebrities including athletes, musicians, and actors, each dressed in custom high fashion. The setting included white calla lilies, candlelight, and cream linens, creating a gallery-worthy still life where individual portraits were later stitched into one cohesive image.

Among the attendees, tennis star Naomi Osaka wore a sculptural red ensemble by Robert Wun, while Maluma arrived in a sequined Tom Ford tuxedo. Figure skater Alysa Liu charmed on set in a crimson Louis Vuitton gown, and Lisa of BLACKPINK stunned in a 40,000-crystal custom Robert Wun dress. Chase Infiniti’s Thom Browne gown, inspired by the Venus de Milo, featured 1.5 million sequins and was styled to mimic brushstrokes in motion.

The most significant moment came with Alex Consani, who returned to the Met Gala as a co-chair—the first trans woman to hold the role. Dressed in a feathered Gucci gown with a train requiring four handlers, her presence marked a milestone in the event’s history. The portrait, while glamorous, also signaled broader representation in fashion’s most exclusive circles.