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Don’t Get Too Handsy—The 2026 Met Gala Was All About the Hand

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: (EDITORS NOTE: A vintage large format camera in combination with a digital back was used to create this image) Lisa “Lalisa Manobal” attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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Here’s a trend we never thought we’d see—hands were in at the 2026 Met Gala. With the year’s theme having an emphasis on the body, we saw people take this very literally and figuratively.

Ashley Graham wore silver chrome tipped fingers to honor artists who build sculptures while Jordan Roth clutched a sculptural figure made by couturier Robert Wun. Tessa Thompson had blue dipped nails to match her bold blue gown from Valentino. Pop star Lisa had a very sculptural and hands-forward look also from Robert Wun.

Scroll through for the best handsy moments at the 2026 Met Gala.

  • Woman in a royal blue gown with sculpted cutouts posing on lime-green carpeted stairs as photographers document the moment.
    Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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  • Woman in a beige, sheer, layered evening gown poses on a pale-green carpet as photographers crowd the backdrop behind a hedge.
    Michael Buckner/Getty Images
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  • Woman in a light blue draped gown standing outdoors at a formal event, metallic gloves covering her chest area.
    Julian Hamilton/Getty Images
    3/5
  • Model in a silver, floor-length gown with a large sculptural headpiece and arm extensions on a fashion show runway, photographers in the background.
    Julian Hamilton/Getty Images
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  • Woman in a black off-the-shoulder gown posing on a red carpet with a silver metallic accessory on her arm, photographers in the blurred background.
    Theo Wargo
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This article was originally published on Vogue.com. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2026 Met Gala featured prominent hand and nail styling, including chrome finger extensions, bold dipped manicures, and sculptural hand-held art pieces that aligned with the event’s anatomical theme.

Ashley Graham wore custom silver chrome-tipped fingers to the event. The striking statement piece was designed to honor the physical labor of artists who construct large-scale sculptures.

Couturier Robert Wun designed the highly structured, hands-forward looks for both Jordan Roth and Lisa. Roth carried a detailed sculptural figure, while Lisa highlighted intricate, avant-garde garment tailoring.

Tessa Thompson showcased an dramatic blue-dipped nail trend. The specialized manicure was designed to perfectly complement her vibrant, bold blue haute couture gown from the fashion house Valentino.

The 2026 Met Gala theme centered around a deep fashion emphasis on the human body. Celebrities interpreted this both literally and figuratively through structural garments and anatomical accessories.

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Irene Kim

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Irene Kim is a production and editorial coordinator at Vogue. She is also a contributor at Vogue Runway.

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