Slim pickings.

For men, it is the easy choice to default to a simple, well-tailored suit for these events, especially when faced with a broadly defined dress code like ‘Fashion is Art’ and the added pressure of intense media scrutiny. And as with every year, many male celebrities did take this route. However, we will highlight the ones that stepped up and tried something different. Special mentions include Indian filmmaker Karan Johar’s breath-taking Manish Malhotra look and Jordan Roth’s artistic ensemble inspired by Jean-Léon Gérôme’s Pygmalion & Galatea.

Take a look at BAZAAR‘s picks for the best dressed men on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet.

Karan Johar in Manish Malhotra

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Karan Johar attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)