Jennie returned to the Met Gala 2026 for her fourth consecutive appearance, representing Chanel once again.
The 2026 Met Gala celebrated the Costume Institute exhibition “Costume Art,” with the dress code “Fashion Is Art.” For this year’s event, Jennie chose a custom Chanel look that focused on color, texture, and detailed craftsmanship.
Her blue gown stood out immediately on the red carpet, while her simple hairstyle and soft makeup allowed the dress to remain the main focus.
Let’s take a closer look at Jennie’s complete Met Gala 2026 look.
Jennie’s Chanel Dress
Jennie wore a custom Chanel strapless column dress with a fitted bustier and a long, elegant silhouette.
The most noticeable part of the gown was its blue surface decoration. The dress featured around 15,000 embroidered elements shaped like sequin leaves, arranged in different shades of blue.
Instead of looking like one flat color, the different shades gave the dress depth and movement. The embellishments also reflected the light as Jennie walked, making the gown appear to change with every step.
The craftsmanship behind the dress was equally impressive. Chanel reportedly spent around 540 hours creating the piece, showing how much work went into its intricate surface.
The combination of the classic column shape and highly detailed blue embellishment made the gown both elegant and eye-catching.
Jennie’s Chanel Jewelry
Jennie completed the look with Chanel High Jewelry made with gold and white diamonds.
Rather than adding a large amount of jewelry, the styling kept the pieces relatively refined. This was a good choice because the dress already had thousands of sparkling details.
The jewelry added extra shine without taking attention away from the Chanel gown.
Jennie’s Hairstyle
Jennie’s hair was styled up, keeping her neck and shoulders visible and allowing the strapless neckline of the dress to stand out.
The hairstyle had a polished, vintage-inspired feel, with a small kiss curl framing her face.
The small curl added personality to an otherwise sleek hairstyle. It also gave the look a subtle retro touch without making the hairstyle overly complicated.
Jennie’s Makeup
Jennie kept her makeup soft and understated.
Her beauty look used pale pink tones, creating a fresh appearance that balanced the strong blue color of her Chanel gown.
Rather than using dramatic makeup to compete with the outfit, the softer styling allowed her dress and jewelry to remain the main focus.
Conclusion
Jennie’s fourth Met Gala appearance gave us another memorable Chanel fashion moment. Her custom blue gown combined around 15,000 embroidered elements and 540 hours of craftsmanship, while Chanel High Jewelry, a polished updo, a small kiss curl, and soft pink makeup completed the look.
The contrast between the highly detailed gown and simpler beauty styling kept the overall look balanced, allowing the craftsmanship of the dress to remain the main focus. Jennie’s 2026 look showed how color, craftsmanship, and styling can turn a classic dress silhouette into a piece of fashion art.
Don’t forget to watch Jennie’s Met Gala 2026 moment on YouTube to see her Chanel look in action on the red carpet!
Which part of her look caught your attention the most—the blue gown, the jewelry, or her hairstyle?
Want to see all four members’ looks? Check out our BLACKPINK at the Met Gala 2026.
