In this year’s Met Gala edition, some notable celebrities grabbed attention not only because of their fashion choices but also because they created high Media Impact Value. They are Sabrina Carpenter, Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Aespa's Karina, to be exact. Each year, the Met Gala turns celebrity fashion into a worldwide event. The red carpet events, as well as the luxury brand marketing, dominate social media and mainstream news.

Among the celebrities who generated the strongest online engagement, Sabrina Carpenter emerged as one of the biggest names linked to luxury fashion visibility at the event. 

Sabrina Carpenter was responsible for a stunning $19.6 million Media Impact Value for the Dior brand at the Met Gala. She was ranked among the most influential women at this year's gala. She was dressed up as Sabrina at the Met Gala 2026. The Tall Girl star walked down the red carpet wearing a Dior tulle dress with a slit by designer Jonathan Anderson.

This design was inspired by Audrey Hepburn from the movie Sabrina from 1954. The outfit was even more enhanced with a full-length rhinestone film strip wrap that adorned Sabrina Carpenter. This appearance immediately received attention on social media and other fashion platforms, ensuring that the brand Dior was noticed extensively.

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Another global music star who generated massive online attention at the event was Blackpink's Lisa. 

Lisa showed up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fundraising gala in New York wearing bespoke Robert Wun on the red carpet of the event. She showed up in a complete crystal embroidery sheer gown and veil in ivory. In addition, the singer-rapper had two arms, 3D scans of her own arms, hoisted up in a gesture reflecting those belonging to traditional Thai dances, creating a personal call back to the entertainer's culture. 

Additionally, the K-Pop star brought in $19.4 million in Media Impact Value for her designer. Wun. This happened after the huge coverage and interest that her look received on different platforms and in the fashion media world. The strong response once again highlighted Lisa’s growing influence in both global fashion and entertainment.

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Meanwhile, Jisoo also emerged as one of the biggest stars of luxury fashion at the event. 

It is estimated that Jisoo contributed about $19.1 million in Media Impact Value for Dior through her appearance at the Met Gala. Her appearance at the occasion was widely publicized via social media and, in turn, Dior. She was distinct among other attendees at the 2026 Met Gala with her Impressionist-inspired blush-pink dress from Dior with floral embroidery and Cartier jewelry.

She wore a strapless and backless gown that was completely adorned with an embroidered garden and embellished with floral bouquets. Her attire was completed with a headdress made with embroidered flowers and a gorgeous Cartier Collection necklace from 1905. Additionally, her dress was tailor-made to the Costume Art theme of the 2026 Met Gala, where hers was specifically to emulate Claude Monet's paintings. 

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Another K-pop star who generated major attention for a luxury fashion house at the event was Jennie through her appearance for Chanel. 

At the Met Gala, fellow Blackpink member Jennie created another big fashion moment, generating an estimated $18.5 million in Media Impact Value for Chanel. Her water-inspired look quickly went viral across social media and fashion sites, helping Chanel garner major online engagement during the event. The media value further strengthened Jennie’s position as one of the most powerful global ambassadors in luxury fashion. 

The K-pop star, who is a global ambassador for Chanel, teamed up with stylist Sam Woolf for a column dress entirely held up by sequin leaves in shades of blue. The dress took 540 hours to make and has 15,000 embroidered details, topped up with Chanel High Jewellery in gold and diamonds, with a light glam, pale pink makeup look.

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Karina also emerged as one of the standout names of the night after drawing significant online attention. 

The Met Gala was a huge hit for K-Pop girl group Aespa's Karina, giving Prada a Media Impact Value of about $17.8 million. Her outfit definitely turned some heads and got a lot of attention on social and fashion media websites. The impressive media value also underlined her growing influence in the global luxury fashion industry. 

She wore custom Prada to the red carpet at the 2026 Met Gala. The white satin dress and black cape are chock-full of details from the history of the brand. The neckline is inspired by a Korean traditional dress, Hanbok, dating back to the ancient Three Kingdoms period. 

The 2026 Met Gala demonstrated how celebrity appearances can generate huge digital engagement and brand visibility within hours. From custom couture to social media moments, stars like Carpenter, Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Karina helped luxury brands dominate the conversation online on fashion’s biggest night. Their strong Media Impact Value scores also highlighted the rising influence of global music and entertainment stars in shaping luxury fashion trends worldwide. 

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