Inside the 2026 Met Gala with Chase Sui Wonders

Inside the 2026 Met Gala with Chase Sui Wonders

From The Run-Through with Vogue by Vogue

May 5, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

Chase Sui Wonders shares her experiences from the 2026 Met Gala, including her outfit and memorable encounters.

Chase Sui Wonders attended her first-ever Met Gala in a lilac Alexander McQueen gown inspired by ancient Roman wall murals she encountered on a trip to Pompeii. Her “Fashion is Art” look was layered with Tiffany jewels she says cost more than her life and a bodysuit underneath to keep the entirely sheer skirt camera-appropriate. The evening's highlights were countless. Emily Blunt freed her from a hedge after her dress got caught.. A bathroom visit resulted in an encounter with Tessa Thompson, who was loudly ripping off her synthetic nails and throwing them in the trash. On the dance floor during Stevie Nicks's surprise performance, Sui Wonders caught up with A$AP Rocky, a recent collaborator, who then stepped on the train of her dress. Hosts Chloe Malle and Chioma Nnadi brought their own reports from the night. Nnadi sat beside Margiela creative director Glenn Martens, who was fielding a steady stream of Rihanna fitting updates on his phone. Malle wore a persimmon gown by young American designer Colleen Allen, loosely inspired by Frederic Leighton's Flaming June. All three agreed: first stop after the gala, the GQ party; second stop, wherever the night leads. The Run-Through…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chloe Malle, Chioma Nnadi

Guest: Chase Sui Wonders

Topics covered

  • Met Gala
  • fashion
  • celebrity encounters
  • designer interviews
  • event highlights

Keywords

  • Met Gala
  • Chase Sui Wonders
  • fashion
  • Emily Blunt
  • Tessa Thompson
  • A$AP Rocky
  • GQ party
  • Alexander McQueen
  • Tiffany jewels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alexander McQueen, Tiffany, GQ, Vogue

Books & works: Flaming June

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