Sabrina Carpenter and more stars brought platform power to the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on Monday, lifting up their wide-ranging looks with bold heel styles. FN rounds up some of the standout platforms from the star-studded occasion below.
Sabrina Carpenter showcased Christian Louboutin‘s Dolla Alta style in black to go with her custom Dior dress. The style features a towering stiletto heel and rounded platform, in addition to the signature red sole of the brand. The footwear accompanied a dress by Jonathan Anderson made of film, specifically the film “Sabrina.”
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Doja Cat wore Saint Laurent in glossy silicone from her dress down to her shoes. Her look was completed by the brand’s platform Kika mules featuring a steep slope and sky-high heel; the backless shoes were hand-painted by a special effects artist to match her skin. Her silicone dress by Anthony Vaccarello, meanwhile, featured folds and a high slit.
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Anne Hathaway accented her custom Michael Kors Collection dress with Roger Vivier shoes, specifically the brand’s Viv’ Choc platform sandals in black satin with crystals embellishing a platform; the upper features an ankle strap and hourglass strap creating a peep toe look. Her hand-painted dress, meanwhile, featured motifs by artist Peter McGough, a friend of Michael Kors.
Teyana Taylor showcased silver Tom Ford from head to toe. She rounded out her look with a metallic T-strap sandal from the brand, a style featuring a tall block heel and rounded platform. Her custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann dress showcased an all-over fringe design.
Cardi B dressed up in a colorful Marc Jacobs ensemble including a pair of pink lace-up boots with a dramatic, sculptural shape. The quirky footwear featured a bulbous toe, curvaceous block heel and tapered platform. The shoes accompanied a custom dress of sheer black lace with dots of color beneath as well as a ballooned skirt and shoulders.