The 2026 Met Gala brought out fashion’s biggest names on the first Monday of May, but one of the night’s most talked-about moments happened not because of what people saw, but what they didn’t see. Zoë Kravitz, 37, walked the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a stunning black lace Saint Laurent dress, yet all eyes were on her left hand—or rather, the fact that nobody could see it.
Kravitz, who served as a co-chair for this year’s “Fashion is Art” themed event, arrived just weeks after reports confirmed her engagement to Harry Styles, 32. The Big Little Lies actress strategically kept her left hand tucked away inside the structural waist of her gown, which featured what looked like pockets built into the design. Fans hoping for a clear shot of the reported 9-carat sparkler walked away disappointed.
The couple’s relationship became public in August 2025 when they were seen walking arm in arm in Rome. By April 2026, People magazine confirmed the pair were engaged after Kravitz was photographed multiple times wearing a massive diamond ring. She had shown off the rock just one day before the Met Gala at Anna Wintour’s pre-gala dinner, making her red carpet concealment all the more noticeable.
Zoë Kravitz’s Saint Laurent Look Was Designed for Mystery
The black lace gown, created by designer Anthony Vaccarello, featured a structured bodice with a basque waist that created the illusion of pockets. Kravitz used this design element to her advantage, keeping her left hand hidden throughout most of her time on the steps. She paired the look with jewelry from Jessica McCormack—the same designer who made her engagement ring—along with Romy black pumps and an updo hairstyle.
Harper’s BAZAAR listed Kravitz among the 17 best-dressed celebrities of the night, noting that her classic black dress offered a “fresh take on the sheer trend” while nodding to American artist John Singer Sargent, whose work appears in the Met’s new “Costume Art” exhibition.
Kravitz’s stylist Jessica McCormack later told Vogue that she added “Cry Baby” jewelry pieces to the actress’s Met Gala look specifically to keep the engagement ring from drawing attention.
Harry Styles Misses 2026 Met Gala Due to Tour Preparations
While Kravitz commanded attention on the red carpet, her fiancé was noticeably absent from the event. Harry Styles has only attended the Met Gala once before, in 2019, and skipped this year’s gathering as well. Reports indicate the former One Direction singer was busy preparing for his upcoming “Together, Together” tour, which requires intensive rehearsals and extensive organization.
The tour’s demands kept Styles away from the fashion event, though sources previously told People that Kravitz plans to join him on the road whenever possible. The couple has been spotted together in London, New York, and Rome since they began dating, but they have remained mostly private about their relationship.
A source told The Sun that the engaged couple is looking at Italy or the South of France for their wedding. “Zoe is already thinking about the wedding. She wants something unique and has started discussing ideas for outfits, themes and designs.”
Other major celebrities also skipped the 2026 Met Gala. Zendaya, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé (who was reportedly in Paris) were absent from the guest list. Rihanna did attend, arriving fashionably late in a custom Maison Margiela gown, alongside A$AP Rocky.
Wedding Plans for Kravitz and Styles Begin to Surface
Since People confirmed the engagement on April 27, 2026, details about the couple’s wedding plans have started to emerge. An insider revealed that Kravitz is torn between a very small ceremony or possibly eloping, and a larger celebration with family and friends. A bigger wedding may end up winning out.
The same source told The Sun that Kravitz talks about the wedding constantly, mentioning beautiful locations like Paris and the French Riviera, lots of flowers, stunning outfits, and a celebration that lasts all day and night. She reportedly wants a summer wedding and is already working on her dress and decorations.
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Styles also hinted at his desire to settle down during a March 2026 interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. He said he had an honest conversation with himself about what he wanted his life to look like in five years, adding, “I want to be fulfilled and I want to be in great relationships with people. I want a family.”
The couple has been together for eight months. Before Styles, Kravitz was engaged to Channing Tatum and previously married to Karl Glusman. Neither Kravitz nor Styles has officially confirmed the engagement themselves, keeping with their pattern of keeping romance out of the public spotlight.
Just days after the Met Gala, Kravitz showed she is not afraid to speak up about her private life. On May 6, 2026, she commented “This is tacky” on an Instagram post from Hulu that referenced Styles while promoting her canceled show High Fidelity. The streamer had shared stills from the series, which ran for one season in 2020, with a caption suggesting her character would have Styles’ music on a playlist.
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