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Olivia Wilde Returns to the Met Gala in Thom Browne’s Deconstructed “Cage” Gown

The sculptural look signaled a direct nod to the gala’s “Fashion Is Art” brief.

Overview

  • Olivia Wilde walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday in New York in an off-the-shoulder black Thom Browne gown with a leather cage bustle that released a white tulle train.
  • Styled by Karla Welch, she wore her hair in loose beach waves and skipped jewelry for a stark, art-first presentation.
  • The look aligned with the 2026 theme “Costume Art” and the dress code “Fashion Is Art,” which frame clothing as works in dialogue with The Met’s collection.
  • Earlier Monday, she joked on Instagram that she was practicing not sitting or needing a restroom, hinting at the gown’s rigid structure.
  • The outing marked her first Met Gala since 2023 and followed her weekend Instagram video calling a recent film‑festival photo “startling.”