Celebrities in Gucci at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala
Gucci presented the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala on Saturday evening, honouring artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. As always, the Italian fashion house dressed an extensive guest list, with everything from sculptural gowns to shimmering embellishments and classic eveningwear.
The Demna Effect
Alex Consani delivered one of the evening’s most striking silhouettes in a black Gucci gown with exaggerated pleats. This is the type of glamour I want to see from Demna.
Fringe Exposure
Alix Earle wore a silver fringed Gucci gown that was dense at the front but sparse below the open back. Clearly, the back was never meant to stay covered. Chopard Haute Joaillerie diamonds completed her look.
The Best Is Behind Her
Amber Valletta looked supremely elegant in her one-shoulder Gucci gown, which, like several looks on this red carpet, became more interesting when she turned around to reveal the jewelled GG detail. Classic from the front, with a surprise at the back.
A Cher Moment
Is it me, or does Candice Swanepoel‘s silver fringed Gucci gown feel very Bob Mackie-inspired? I keep picturing Cher in this. The beige pumps, however, were a very strange choice.
Sculpted in Grey
Elsa Hosk took a sculptural approach in a strapless grey Gucci gown styled with a Leviev necklace. The exaggerated hips could easily have dominated the look, but I think the proportions work beautifully on her. Considering her style, I would have expected a different shoe choice.
Same Old Story
Emily Ratajkowski wore a white draped Gucci gown that I feel like I have seen her wear a thousand times. Her style has always been her style, but lately it feels like she is phoning it in. Crown Collection Jewelry completed her look.
Chocolate and Sparkle
Jordyn Woods-Towns‘ chocolate-brown lace Gucci gown might not be particularly innovative, but the subtle shimmer saves it from being too predictable. The matching sandals were a smart choice.
Quelle Surprise
Kim Kardashian was never going to be left out of the open-back and bum-revealing trend on this red carpet. Her figure-hugging burgundy sequinned Gucci gown delivered both. The only surprise was the high neckline.
A Little Too Familiar
I like the colour of Lindsey Vonn‘s midnight-blue sequinned Gucci gown, but there is something about it – perhaps the asymmetric neckline and thigh-high slit – that pushes this into dated territory for me.
The Back Story Continues
Monica Barbaro was another whose Gucci gown saved its best feature for the back. I love the simplicity of the styling, particularly the statement ear cuff, which was all this dress needed.
Personality Plus
Parker Posey brought her signature eccentricity to the gala in an embellished ivory Gucci gown with voluminous sleeves. The retro hairstyle was an inspired choice, giving the look even more personality. Boucheron rings and Wladimir the Cat stud earrings completed her look.
Red Is Her Colour
If there is one event where we can expect Salma Hayek Pinault to deliver, it is this one. If I were to nitpick, I wish the gown didn’t have the sleeve, but a red sequinned Gucci gown should always be a win on her, and it was. Boucheron Vendôme Liseré and Plume de Paon rings and a red Gucci clutch completed her look.
All About the Collar
Unlike Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sarah Paulson‘s black Gucci gown didn’t have a bum-revealing open back, but it did have a dramatic sculpted collar, a high slit and, of course, Nikos Koulis statement earrings. She has been delivering some of her most interesting fashion moments lately, and this is another one for the list.
Accessory Issues
As much as I have been enjoying Sienna Miller‘s looks lately, this silver Gucci mini dress needed better accessories. The black pumps and clutch feel like an afterthought.
Black With a Difference
I have to hand it to Demna, he sure does know how to make a black dress interesting, as demonstrated by Soo Joo Park in this sheer black Gucci gown embellished with feathers.
Another Winning Look
I am glad that Demna ensured Viola Davis maintained her 100% record at this annual event, as the actress looked beautiful in a white one-shoulder Gucci peplum gown. The silhouette was flattering, and the shimmering overlay gave the design a softer finish that I particularly loved.
The Silhouette Says It All
Black again, but it’s the silhouette, and Vittoria Ceretti herself, that sell the beauty of this black velvet Gucci gown. I’ll take a black mesh pump over a leather one. Nikos Koulis jewels completed her look.
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