Anne Hathaway wore a hand-painted Michael Kors gown on the red carpet at the 2026 [1] Met Gala in New York City.
The appearance highlights the intersection of high fashion and fine art, utilizing the gala's global platform to convey a specific social message through couture.
The gown was a collaborative effort between the fashion house and artist Peter McGough, who hand-painted the garment. Michael Kors said he has always been inspired by art and noted that he attended school with McGough.
According to Kors, the collaboration aimed to tell a story that is as old as time: a wish for peace, beauty, and harmony.
To complete the look, Hathaway wore Roger Vivier heels. The event follows a promotional tour for the film "The Devil Wears Prada," marking a return to the spotlight for the actress in a high-profile fashion setting.
"We loved collaborating to tell a story that is as old as time: a wish for peace, beauty and harmony," Kors said.
He said the partnership with McGough was a result of their shared history, stating, "I went to school with Peter McGough—we collaborated, he hand‑painted Anne's dress."
“a wish for peace, beauty and harmony”
By merging the roles of a couturier and a painter, the ensemble moves beyond traditional garment construction into the realm of wearable art. This approach aligns with the Met Gala's history of using fashion as a medium for artistic expression and thematic storytelling on a global stage.
