The 2026 Met Gala brought out the bold and the bizarre, but for Gigi Hadid, the reaction was anything but glamorous. The supermodel, who has often been praised for her fashion-forward choices, found herself on the receiving end of a social media backlash after stepping onto the red carpet in a sheer Miu Miu gown.
This year's theme was tied to the museum's upcoming "Costume Art" exhibition, and while stars like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian went all-out with extreme ensembles, Hadid opted for a more minimalist—and controversial—approach. Her nearly transparent dress left little to the imagination, and fans were quick to voice their disappointment.
Comments on an E! News post about Hadid's outfit were particularly harsh. "She is a beautiful woman. How does this look angelic? Where is the creativity? Where is art?" one user wrote. Another chimed in, "Always in your underwear! Enough! Elegance is unknown." The criticism didn't stop there: "I am looking forward to when the naked trend is no longer in style," said one Instagram user, while another simply commented, "Tacky. No one wants to see your undergarments."
Hadid, who was named International Model of the Year in the past, has not responded to the backlash. But as any fashion insider knows, the goal of the Met Gala is to spark conversation—and in that regard, her dress was a success. Love it or hate it, everyone's talking.
This isn't the first time a celebrity's red-carpet look has drawn fire. Just last month, Gronk's Derby look got a red card for breaking Churchill Downs' dress code, and influencers Gabriela Moura and Olivia Dunne were called out for similar fashion faux pas at the Kentucky Derby. Even Sue Bird ditched the Derby dress code with a no-hat, all-attitude vibe.
While Hadid's dress may not have won over the crowd, it certainly kept her in the spotlight. The question is: will she pivot to a more covered-up look for her next big event, or double down on the sheer trend?
