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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Catherine Armecin Martin

'A Halloween Execution': Heidi Klum's Veiled Vestal-Inspired Met Gala Criticised for Looking More 'Demonic' Than Art

Heidi Klum is no stranger to the uncanny, but her latest foray into high-fashion surrealism may have strayed too far into the macabre for some observers. The 2026 Met Gala, themed 'Fashion is Art,' invited guests to embody famous masterpieces, yet Klum's interpretation of a 19th-century sculpture left many attendees feeling unsettled rather than inspired.

While Klum's costume was definitely one of the most memorable at the event, many didn't think it gave the same impression as its inspiration. The resulting ensemble has sparked a global conversation regarding the boundary between artistic homage and horror-themed spectacle.

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