Academy Museum Gala 2026’s Best Dressed Stars Turned Fashion Into Art


The Academy Museum Gala has easily earned its title as the “Met Gala of the West,” and this year, the hype was very real. The guest list alone rivaled its East Coast counterpart — think Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, and Hailey Bieber all shutting down the carpet in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 17. And the fashion? Next-level. A-listers showed up in sculptural couture that belongs in a gallery wing. From high-fashion butterflies to 3D florals, these are the major trends that defined the night.

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Chase Infiniti at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures o...
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Sophie Thatcher at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures ...
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17: Anna Kendrick attends the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala at Ac...
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Baby Pinks

The Butterfly Effect

Textured Florals

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