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BLACKPINK Jennie 2026 Met Gala: Custom Blue Chanel Haute Couture Details
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The 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala marked a historic milestone as all four members of BLACKPINK—Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé—appeared together on the red carpet for the first time.
Key Facts
- Jennie wore a custom blue Chanel Haute Couture bustier-style column dress featuring 15,000 sequin leaf decorations.
- Designed by Matthieu Blazy, the dress required approximately 540 hours of manual labor by skilled artisans.
- Her styling included an updo with "kiss curls," light pink makeup, and Chanel High Jewelry featuring gold and white diamonds.
- This appearance marks Jennie's fourth consecutive Met Gala since her 2023 debut.
- Jennie was personally selected as a muse by the late Karl Lagerfeld.
- Her previous Met Gala looks include a white mini dress from Chanel’s 1990 Fall/Winter collection (2023), a blue Alaïa silhouette (2024), and a black satin off-shoulder jumpsuit (2025).
Key Terms
- Met Gala: An annual fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City.
- Haute Couture: High-end fashion constructed entirely by hand using premium fabrics and meticulous craftsmanship.
- Bustier-style: A tight-fitting garment designed to shape the torso and waist.
Key Quote
"An unprecedented scene in Met Gala history unfolded. All four members of BLACKPINK stood side-by-side on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet." — Harper's Bazaar Korea
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- Following this group appearance, critics and fans are monitoring the 2026 season for further group activities or individual brand campaigns.
