Lauren Wasser Goes for Gold at the Met Gala 2026
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Model and activist Lauren Wasser’s Met Gala 2026 red carpet look was gilded and glorious. The child of two models herself, Wasser has dedicated herself to raising awareness about toxic shock syndrome after losing her right leg in 2012, and then her left one in 2018 due to complications.
She embraced this year’s theme “Fashion Is Art” in a short, two-piece gold lamé suit by Prabal Gurung—something of a signature look for Wasser, who accessorized with layered diamond chains, chunky rings, and a bold timepiece. She knotted an embellished bandana around her long platinum blonde hair.
Wasser also attended Vogue’s pre-Met party last Friday at Madame Tussauds in a spliced sequin Area dress with slick-backed hair and a compact Judith Leiber clutch.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
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Lauren Wasser wore a short, two-piece gold lamé suit designed by Prabal Gurung. The custom look featured layered diamond chains, chunky rings, and an embellished hair bandana.
Prabal Gurung designed Lauren Wasser’s custom metallic ensemble for the event. The designer tailored a two-piece gold lamé suit that aligned with the night’s theme, “Fashion Is Art.”
The official theme of the Met Gala 2026 was “Fashion Is Art.” Celebrities and designers interpreted the concept through avant-garde garments, structural silhouettes, and highly expressive archival pieces.
Lauren Wasser utilizes golden prosthetic legs following life-threatening complications from toxic shock syndrome. She underwent amputations of her right leg in 2012 and her left leg in 2018.
Lauren Wasser wore a spliced sequin Area dress to the pre-Met Gala celebration. She completed the look with slicked-back hair and a compact, structured luxury Judith Leiber clutch.
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