When life imitates art

Every year on the first Monday of May, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art transform into fashion’s most hallowed ground—a cathedral of creativity where the world’s most celebrated names ascend in looks that blur the line between clothing and canvas. This year’s theme, “Fashion Is Art” challenged guests to draw inspiration from the fine arts, and the interpretations were as boundless as the imaginations behind them. The evening also made history, raising a record $42 million—proof, if any were needed, that fashion’s biggest night only grows more magnificent with time.

And among the night’s most breathtaking moments? Asia’s constellation of stars arrived and absolutely owned the carpet. From the Blackpink starlets commanding couture to Olympian Eileen Gu defying gravity in sculptural splendour, Asia’s brightest talents turned the theme into a masterclass in artistry, identity and sheer sartorial daring. These are the Asian celebrities who didn’t just attend the Met Gala—they became the art.