The 2026 Met Gala’s “Fashion Is Art” dress code treated the body as a canvas and clothing as a concept, and Tessa Thompson‘s structural dress met it head-on. With a revealing cut-out gown that balanced audacity and artistry, the Creed actress delivered a look as daring as it was unforgettable.
Tessa Thompson turns heads in cut-out dress at Met Gala
Check out Just Jared‘s Instagram post featuring Thompson in a jaw-dropping cut-out dress at the 2026 Met Gala:
Tessa Thompson chose a custom Valentino strapless dress in royal blue for the 2026 Met Gala with swirling cut-outs tracing the bodice. Stylist Karla Welch kept the look sharp while her Pandora jewelry provided luminous detail without upstaging the gown’s architecture.
Thompson wore her hair in a fresh-out-of-the-shower style, paired with clean, muted brown makeup. Created by Mei Kawajiri (@nailsbymei), Tessa Thompson’s nails delivered a “dipped in paint” moment. The cobalt blue polish ran down her fingers like wet pigment, perfectly mirroring her outfit.
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
