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Once again, Cardi B provided reasons as to why she is a Met Gala icon at the 2026 event titled "Costume Art or Fashion Is Art." The rapper made it to the event in a custom Marc Jacobs sheer black lace gown with dramatized voluminous sleeves and with elaborate embroidery and colorful lavender and coral accents peeking through.

The avant-garde design was inspired by the distorted doll sculptures by a German artist named Hans Bellmer, which added a color-blocked bodysuit underneath and towering platform boots, which increased her curvy silhouette. Although others lauded the artistic message, others controversially likened the flowing lace details to intestines, making it one of the most discussed looks of the night.

Although he was fighting some fever, Cardi pressed and gave pure drama on the red carpet. The ensemble was styled by Kollin Carter and best depicted the mood and theme of fashion as a form of wearable art. This is a great risk that cemented her place as a real fashion powerhouse.