4 of the best looks at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, and 3 that missed the mark

Taylor Swift attends the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. The Academy Museum Gala was the most star-studded event in Los Angeles over the weekend. Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, and Colman Domingo were all in attendance. Unfortunately, not every celebrity outfit was a winner. The Oscars red carpet has some competition: the Academy Museum Gala. Since 2021, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has hosted the gala to celebrate film and raise funds for future exhibits. This year, celebrities came out to support, and they mostly did so in style. Taylor Swift, for example, wore one of her best outfits of the year to the event on Saturday. Unfortunately, there were some fashion duds, too. These are the best and worst outfits we saw throughout the night. Taylor Swift looked like a princess in a baby-blue gown with a glittery bow. Taylor Swift at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Dior designed the strapless gown for Swift. It had all-over ruching, a sweetheart neckline, a floor-length skirt with a short train, and a silver bow that extended down its bodice. Swift wore it with Aquazzura heels and Chopard diamond jewelry. The pieces made for one of Swift's best outfits of the year, and one of the night's strongest looks. The gown's princess silhouette and light coloring suited Swift perfectly. Kim Kardashian's vintage dress didn't feel true to her. Kim Kardashian at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Kardashian's cream-colored gown was designed by Balenciaga in 1951. It was strapless with a ruched, baby-pink neckline, a corseted bodice, and a lace-lined skirt. The design also had a pink bow that extended into a train across the back. She wore it with a diamond necklace and matching earrings. The gown itself is a piece of fashion history, but it didn't suit Kardashian. Its old-school fabrics didn't match her modern style, and her short hair made the overall look appear like a costume. Colman Domingo was dapper in satin and sparkles. Colman Domingo at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. He wore a custom Valentino suit comprising a black blouse left unbuttoned, flared trousers, a bedazzled blazer, a satin cummerbund, and a matching loose tie. The sparkling look was glamorous and accessorized well with silver pinky rings and a statement watch. It was also tailored perfectly to the actor. Connor Storrie's outfit would have looked better with a different jacket. Connor Storrie attends the Annual Academy Museum Gala. Michael Buckner/WWD via Getty Images His Saint Laurent look was refined, featuring only wide-leg trousers, a satin top with a neck scarf, and a coat. It was the latter piece that unfortunately distracted from the rest of the outfit. It was too long and looked out of place. He either should have worn a shorter style or ditched outerwear entirely. Da'Vine Joy Randolph wore a beautiful dress with long sleeves and a longer train. Da'Vine Joy Randolph at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Randolph wore Louis Vuitton for the occasion. Her white gown had off-the-shoulder long sleeves, a fitted bodice, and a floor-length skirt that was tailored perfectly to her height. A back bow and train pulled the glamorous ensemble together and gave it a dramatic flair. The best part of Randolph's look, though, was how she completed it with an updo hairstyle and diamond jewelry. Sofia Richie should have taken a bigger fashion risk. Sofia Richie at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Richie, a model and influencer, arrived wearing vintage Versace. The black gown from 2001 was sleeveless and form-fitting, with a high neckline, long skirt, and skinny attached train. She looked pretty, but her dress was overly simple — especially when paired with a slick-back bun hairstyle and minimal jewelry. Adding bold makeup or statement accessories could have elevated the look. Greta Lee stunned in sequins. Greta Lee at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. She wore Dior for the gala in the form of a sleeveless, ankle-length gown made entirely from strings of beads. The latter were arranged in rows of blue and white, with a few leaf shapes peeking through up top. The dress was perfect in color and material for Lee, and there was nothing else like it on the red carpet. Read the original article on Business Insider

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