Robert Wun had one of the most cohesive and concept-driven showings at the 2026 Met Gala, bringing his couture language directly into the “Costume Art” conversation, where clothing becomes a medium rather than just a look.
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Veiled Illusion
Lisa wore a custom Robert Wun Couture gown inspired by traditional Thai dance, reinterpreted through sculptural arm motifs holding the veil aloft as the key reference point, echoing the graceful hand and arm gestures central to Thai dance. The sheer base and elongated lines add fluidity, while the veil frames her like a moving installation. It reads as performance as much as fashion, aligning closely with the idea of the body as part of the artwork.
Robert Wun Fall 2025 Couture
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Anatomy Exposed
Naomi Osaka continued her partnership with Robert Wun in a custom look that builds on his Spring 2023 couture language, where garments appear sliced open to reveal what sits beneath. The structured white coat reads as a surface cut away, with feathered details erupting from the openings like blood.
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This idea is reinforced when the coat is removed to reveal a red, sequin-embellished dress mapped to resemble human anatomy underneath. It pushes the look beyond decoration into something more visceral, aligning directly with “The Naked Body” or “The Classic Body.” The headpiece, created with milliner Awon Golding, completes the look.
Robert Wun Spring 2023 Couture
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Painted Surface
Audrey Nuna shifted away from her usual Thom Browne rotation in favour of Robert Wun’s Fall 2025 Couture sharply tailored white coat-dress marked with black paint splatters. The stark contrast and placement of the “paint” directly reference the act of creation, making the garment itself feel like a canvas. It’s one of the more literal interpretations of the theme, but it works because of its clarity.
Robert Wun Fall 2025 Couture
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Living Sculpture
Jordan Roth’s custom Robert Wun Couture look with the faceless figure builds on a concept we’ve seen before, but the impact remains strong. The monochromatic gown becomes secondary to the sculptural form attached to the body, with the faceless figure positioned as both extension and interruption. It transforms the Roth into a living artwork.
Robert Wun Spring 2024 Couture
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Mechanical Gesture
Nichapat Suphap’s custom Robert Wun Couture gown introduced an interactive element, with silver metal hands placed across the bodice and hips. What isn’t immediately visible in still images is that the fingers moved as she walked, adding a kinetic layer to the design. This detail shifts the look beyond static construction into something performative, reinforcing the idea of fashion as an evolving, responsive form.
Across the board, Robert Wun didn’t just dress attendees; he gave them concepts to inhabit. In a night where the theme could easily be reduced to surface decoration, this was one of the clearest examples of designers treating the red carpet as a space for ideas.
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