Janelle Monáe’s 2026 Met Gala ensemble was more than just a pretty dress. It was a moving work of art. And Cameron Hughes was the one who got it going. “I made the four living butterflies and two dragonflies featured on Janelle Monáe’s Met Gala gown by Christian Siriano,” Hughes, 32, an animatronics engineer from Manhattan, exclusively … Read more
Spring is in full bloom in New York, and so is Padma Lakshmi’s career. “I was passing by Central Park, and all these beautiful flowers, magnolias, cherry blossoms, were in bloom,” says the glamorous host of “America’s Culinary Cup,” whose finale airs next week. Over Zoom, she reflects on the triumph of making a show … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Beyond its intrinsic beauty, jewelry holds memories, transporting people back to important moments in their lives. Alexa talked to three gem-fluencers about their treasured first keepsakes, their favorite red carpet … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. With their high-wattage glamour and mystique, Hollywood’s classic film stars had the ability to elevate jewelry to mythic stature. Their sparkling on- and off-screen bijoux, from gold statement bracelets to … Read more
It’s not something to brush off. Hair loss is a widespread problem in the US, with roughly 50 million men and 30 million women experiencing pattern baldness. No special potion completely reverses genetic or age-related decline, but there are a few products that seem to halt further loss, thicken existing hair and promote regrowth. Now, … Read more
A fab face is a terrible thing to waste — unless, of course, it’s covered by a Met Gala mask. Haute headpieces were on parade Monday night for the annual event, ringing in the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” a celebration of the dressed body and art, opening at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, … Read more
Color me impressed. Blue Ivy Carter, 14, has made Met Gala history as the youngest A-list guest to attend the adults-only invite event in nearly a decade — but hey, when you’re Beyoncé’s kid, trailblazing is in your blood. Breaking the bash’s long-standing mandate that all attendees must be age 18 and older, the Gen … Read more
Bey-spoke — and the world of fashion is listening. Reclaiming her sovereignty over those sacred steps, Beyoncé made her royal return to the Met Gala 2026 after a decade away from the ultrachic soirée. Escorted by husband Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and daughter Blue Ivy Carter — the youngest VIP to attend since 2018 — the “Texas … Read more
She’s put her stamp on camp. Á la mode of Lady Liberty, Heidi Klum, 52, stunned with statuesque swag at the 2026 Met Gala. Becoming living art, the “Project Runway” paragon sent eyes widening in a pewter-colored, clinging piece, covered from head to toe in gossamer fabric with her face, hands and feet printed to … Read more
The Met Gala hasn’t even hit the red carpet — and it’s already soaked in controversy. Staff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art discovered hundreds of bottles filled with what appeared to be urine hidden inside the venue ahead of fashion’s biggest night, in a grotesque protest aimed at this year’s high-profile co-chair, Amazon founder … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Glossier is discontinuing several fan-favorite products, and they are currently available at 30% off for a limited time. Here at Post Wanted, I’m constantly immersed in all the beauty news, … Read more
Happy Met Gala Monday to those who celebrate — but if you’re going out during the daytime, you may want to rethink the “naked dress.” While fashion fans all know the first Monday in May is when stars strut the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, the medical community knows it … Read more
It’s the Friday before the Met Gala and I’m wedged on a J train at 7 a.m., completely bare faced, under-eye circles on show, en route to the Upper East Side for a date with the hottest celebrity facialist in town. His name? Iván Pol — a skincare god with over a million instagram followers and a … Read more
Here’s the skinny on looking slim — horizontal stripes are in! Fashionistas of varying physiques have long been force-fed the belief that wearing horizontal stripes makes the body look short and fat. Well, that’s a big fat lie, according to eye-widening new data, debunking the antiquated myth about lined patterns and width. Horizontal pencil stripes offer the … Read more
With Mother’s Day around the corner, Jessie James Decker has been reflecting on parenthood. “The best thing is waking up to my kids’ beautiful faces every day and tucking them into bed every night,” says Decker, mom to Vivianne, 12, Eric Jr., 10, Forrest, 8, and Denver, 2, with former NFL wide receiver Eric Decker. … Read more
Taraji P. Henson’s closet is as boldly eclectic as her career. “I’m a mood dresser,” she tells Alexa over Zoom. “One day I may have on a baseball cap and some sweats, and the next day I may have on a full Schiaparelli look. Dressing up for me is like putting on a character.” Henson’s latest … Read more
Need a fresh new look for spring? Head to the stylish boutiques that opened in NYC this season or shop designer capsules, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s cultured collab with Australian clothing brand Camilla to Vera Wang’s chic line co-created with Fabrique. Bloom room Pasquale Bruni is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a bouquet … Read more
Nobody wants to find themselves on the back foot of fashion, but it seems Chanel has taken an unexpected step in a whole new direction. Chanel unveiled its Cruise 2026/2027 collection yesterday with major stars, including our very own Nicole Kidman, sitting front row. But the A-listers were quickly overshadowed by a shoe that had … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Charlee Roundhill has designs on a designer purse. It’s a haute must-have the soon-to-be 30-year-old feels she deserves — in celebration of her milestone birthday on Wednesday. But the couture carryall … Read more
Journalist Mary Lisa Gavenas’ new book details cosmetics titan Mary Kay’s rags-to-riches story. Born in Hot Wells, Tex., Mary Kay Ash overcame early hardship to build a billion-dollar empire. Her company, Beauty by Mary Kay, went public in 1968, a first for a woman-chaired firm on NYSE. A new biography of Mary Kay — the … Read more