Kendall Jenner has become one of the Met Gala’s most reliable fashion reference points, using the annual fundraiser as a platform for sharp, directional style moments rather than one-off spectacle.
By the time she arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 2, 2022, her presence on the red carpet already carried expectations shaped by nearly a decade of carefully calibrated appearances.
For the “Gilded Age”–themed evening, Jenner leaned into dark glamour with a custom Prada look that balanced historical drama with modern restraint. She wore a black tulle top with a net-embroidered overlay, paired with a voluminous double-silk-satin skirt featuring hand-pleated ruching and a sweeping train.
Kendall Jenner made a dramatic entrance in an all-black Prada ball gown featuring a sheer fishnet tank top and a dramatic skirt with a long train, complete with ruffled and ruched detailing at the 2022 Met Gala on May 2, 2022 (Credit: John Nacion / Startraksphoto)
To ground the look, Kendall chose black satin Prada sandals, keeping the footwear sleek and understated so it wouldn’t compete with the sheer volume and intricate ruching of the skirt.
The minimalist sandal allowed the architectural silhouette to remain the focal point, reinforcing a key red-carpet styling principle: when the gown carries weight and texture, the shoes should support—not distract.
The result was a look that felt provocative without excess and remains one of her most discussed Met Gala moments years later.
Kendall Jenner embraces the Gilded Age theme in a custom Prada gown, pairing a netted tulle top with a voluminous, hand-pleated silk-satin skirt whose dramatic scale discreetly conceals her minimalist black Prada heels
Not only did Kendall ditch her bra, but she also ditched her eyebrows, posing on the red carpet with newly bleached brows for a more dramatic look.
The American model looked almost unrecognizable with this bold beauty move, which she teamed with a darker hair color. She had recently dyed her tresses red, but returned to her brunette roots for the gala.
Kendall Jenner stuns with soft, middle-parted waves styled by Jen Atkin, complementing her bold, smoky eye makeup and subtle lip created by Mary Phillips for a dramatic Met Gala look (Credit: ABACA / INSTARimages)
Kendall Jenner’s Striking Makeup Look by Mary Phillips
Makeup artist Mary Phillips shaped Kendall Jenner’s striking Met Gala beauty look using products from Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics line, balancing sculpted glamour with modern restraint.
She built a radiant, softly contoured base with the Kendall x Kylie Bronzing Powder in Tequila Tan, paired with Pink Dreams blush and a subtle glow from the Cheers Darling Kylighter. The eyes carried the drama, defined with Tell Me More and Mocha Latte shades from The Bronze Palette, layered with black liquid liner and a matte dark brown gel pencil.
Phillips finished the look with glossy nude lips using the Felt Cute and You’re Cute Lip Shine Lacquers, lightly grooming Jenner’s bleached brows with Kybrow Gel to maintain structure without softening their impact.
Kendall Jenner’s bleached eyebrows create a striking contrast against her dark waves, while her glossy black manicure and elegant diamond drop earrings add a refined yet edgy touch (Credit: ABACA / INSTARimages)
Hairstylist Jen Atkin styled Kendall’s dark brown hair in soft waves, parted in the middle, and tucked behind her ears to showcase her diamond earrings from Lorraine Schwartz.
Explore More Iconic Jenner Met Gala Moments
Kendall Jenner’s Met Gala appearances have consistently showcased her evolving fashion prowess. In 2016, she captivated audiences in an Atelier Versace cutout gown, highlighting her daring style.
Her 2021 appearance was equally memorable, as she flaunted a sheer crystal dress that turned heads. Not to be outdone, Kylie Jenner has also made a significant impression at the Met Gala. In 2016, she dazzled in a glittering ensemble, marking her debut with a touch of glamour.
The following year, she broke Met rules with a sheer gown and ‘Nudist’ sandals, showcasing her bold fashion choices. These appearances underscore the Jenner sisters’ influential presence in the fashion world, particularly at the Met Gala.
Kendall Jenner lets the sweeping scale of her custom Prada skirt take center stage, with its dramatic train designed to discreetly eclipse her minimalist heels as she moves up the Met Gala staircase
Explore More of Kendall Jenner’s Shoe-Driven Style Evolution
From red-carpet moments defined by restraint to off-duty looks grounded in purposeful footwear, Kendall Jenner’s style consistently shows how shoes shape an outfit’s final impact. For a closer look at how her footwear choices evolve across fashion weeks, campaigns, and everyday appearances, explore more standout Kendall Jenner shoe and fashion moments below.
👠 Kendall Jenner Shoe & Fashion Highlights on Your Next Shoes:
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- 👟 Kendall Jenner Wears Iconic White Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers — a timeless off-duty sneaker moment.
- 👢 Kendall Jenner’s Effortless LAX Look in Sandro “Amele” Ankle Boots — polished airport style grounded by minimalist boots.