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Tuesday, May 05

Celebrity News

Feathered Style Is Trending on the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet

From waistline plumes to towering headpieces, feathers showed up in strategic placements across Monday’s “Costume Art” carpet.

People

With Her Valentino Met Gala Look, Tessa Thompson Is Firmly in Her Blue Era

Behind the scenes with the "Fear of 13" Broadway star as she got ready for the 2026 Met Gala.

Celebrity News

Best Beauty at the 2026 Met Gala: Anok Yai, Beyoncé and More

Zoë Kravitz, Emma Chamberlain and more brought bleached brows and melting makeup to the annual affair in honor of this year's theme, 'Costume Art.'

Celebrity News

Best and Worst Dressed at the 2026 Met Gala

WWD style director Alex Badia shares the hits and misses from fashion's biggest night.

People

Getting Ready With A'ja Wilson in Atelier Prabal Gurung for 2026 Met Gala

A'ja Wilson's custom gilded atelier Prabal Gurung gown for the 2026 Met Gala carpet emulated the WNBA superstar's strength and determination.

Financial

All Part of the Plan: Hugo Boss Executives Explain Negative Q1 Results

Sales at the German menswear specialist sank 6 percent in the first quarter. But that was due to the company's new "quality over quantity" strategy, executives said.

Fashion Scoops

Puig and Fondazione Dries Van Noten Signed a 3-Year Partnership

The Belgian designer said he's proud "to continue our collaboration through an exciting project devoted to craftsmanship."