Mel Simmons

American Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu made her debut at the “Costume Art” 2026 Met Gala. For the momentous occasion, the athlete sported a custom, wine-colored Louis Vuitton gown. The strapless dress featured a high-low skirt with a dramatic layered hem, offering a throwback to the early 2010s. Attending the Met Gala for the first time, the Olympic champion opted for a layered dress with a voluminous high-low skirt that aligned perfectly with her alternative image.

The Met Gala 2026 is just hours away. Tonight, global A-listers will step onto the red carpet as industry patrons and photographers fight for just a glimpse of the spectacular fashions. Behind the glitz and glamour, the charity event supports costume conservation at The Costume Institute in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The gala centers around a theme that all the designers and guests adhere to. Since every year rings in a larger-than-life concept, the Met Gala never fails to disappoint.

On February 26, Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios appointed Korean American singer Johnny Suh as a global ambassador. The announcement triggered online buzz among the heartthrob’s fans and fashion insiders alike — fittingly, the appointment went public through an interview with British social media personality Madeline Argy on Interview Magazine. Suh’s new gig isn’t his first engagement with Acne Studios.