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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Michael Toledo

Who Hand-Painted Emma Chamberlain's Met Gala Gown? Meet the Artist Behind the Mugler Dress Turned Canvas

Chamberlain's painted gown made her a living artwork, highlighting fashion as a blank canvas focused on surface and storytelling. (Credit: 21 Met Gala/X)

American Influencer Emma Chamberlain made one of the most visually striking appearances at the Met Gala 2026, wearing a custom Mugler gown that quite literally turned her body into a moving work of art.

Designed around the theme 'Fashion Is Art', the hand-painted dress has quickly become one of the most discussed looks of the night, drawing attention not only for its concept but also for the artist behind its painted surface.

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