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Naomi Osaka made a dramatic arrival at the 2026 Met Gala on May 4.
The tennis legend looked unrecognizable in a sculptural white hat, matching coat dress, and blood red hands. She later revealed a Swarovski crystalized gown that took 3,280 hours to make.
The evening’s theme is “Fashion is Art.”
Game, set, match, Naomi Osaka. If the Met Gala 2026 were a game, the tennis legend would’ve taken it all home. Osaka made a dramatic arrival on the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps in a striking Robert Wun Couture ensemble that was peak theater.
Naomi Osaka attends the Met Gala on May 4, 2026.
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With tennis icon Venus Williams (who is co-chairing the fundraiser alongside Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé) also in attendance, Osaka knew she needed to give it her all, and she did just that.
The 28-year-old aced the “Fashion is Art” theme and “Costume Art” dress code in a huge white sculptural hat and matching coat dress, which featured architectural shoulders, hidden buttons, and a trailing, cape-like skirt. Both pieces were studded with wispy red feathers and rendered Osaka basically unrecognizable.
Naomi Osaka attends the Met Gala on May 4, 2026.
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But that’s not all, peaking from beneath her hemline was what appeared to be a red gown and matching sheer opera gloves. She later removed her coat to reveal the figure-hugging red dress, which had a sultry lace-up back and embroidered Swarovski crystals, which took a whopping 3,280 hours of handwork. She added a gem statement ring and matching earrings, courtesy of Lagos.
Naomi Osaka attends the Met Gala on May 4, 2026.
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As for beauty, glimpses beneath Osaka’s headwear revealed her dark brunette curls, which were styled in an effortless updo. She glammed up with stunning glowy makeup, complete with sun-kissed cheeks, glossy lips, shimmering eyeshadow, and long manicured nails.
Naomi Osaka attends the Met Gala on September 13, 2021.
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This is quite the comeback for Osaka, who last attended the event in 2021, when she was a co-chair. Then, she made another statement in a custom Louis Vuitton outfit designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, her sister Mari Osaka, and herself. The incredible ensemble celebrated her Japanese and Haitian heritage, featuring a koi fish print, red sash, corset bodice, center slit skirt, and black ruffle cape. She styled her hair in gravity-defying twisted braids and two ponytails, studded with gorgeous red gems.
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