Luke Evans made a bold fashion statement at the 2026 Met Gala with a striking head-to-toe leather outfit inspired by Tom of Finland. The event occurred on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
The ensemble featured a Palomo Spain burgundy leather structured jacket paired with flared Ass-Air trousers. The theme for this year’s gala is ‘Costume Art’ with the dress code titled ‘Fashion Is Art.’
Evans’ trousers were adorned with silver studs and buttons around the rear, adding to their dramatic flair. He completed his look with a matching leather hat, belt, gloves, black shoes, and dark sunglasses.
Underneath the jacket, Evans wore a sheer silk chiffon shirt. Alejandro Gómez Palomo commented on the outfit’s inspiration: “The ensemble was inspired by the bold, graphic sensuality of Tom of Finland and reinterpreted through Palomo’s distinctive lens.”
As of midday, Evans is currently starring as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in a revival of The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54. He expressed his excitement about this role saying, “If you come from theater, you know everyone’s dream really is to do Broadway at least once. I finally got my moment in the most insane role I could ever imagine doing!”
Evans also starred in Dracula: Untold, which provided an origin story for Dracula. He has shown interest in reprising this role for Universal’s Dark Universe, which is currently on hold after previous films underperformed.
Observers noted that the co-chairs for this year’s Met Gala include high-profile figures such as Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Their involvement adds significant glamour to an already star-studded event.
While many attendees have yet to reveal their outfits, Evans’ daring choice has already set a high bar for fashion statements at this year’s gala.