On November 7, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) hosted the 15th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala, supported by Gucci. The event, which has become a staple of the California cultural calendar, honored artist Vija Celmins and "Dune" director Denis Villeneuve this year. The evening raised a record-breaking sum of nearly $7 million for the museum, underscoring the gala's sustained commercial and reputational growth in recent years. The red carpet traditionally unfolded against the backdrop of the Urban Light installation, its rows of lampposts creating the event's signature visual setting, while the guests' outfits were designed to be viewed from multiple angles.
2026 Couture and Deer Print
Among the evening's early looks was a chocolate brown Ashi Studio dress featuring silver spots reminiscent of a deer's coat, worn by Kylie Jenner. The garments from the Fall 2026 haute couture collection featured high necklines and accentuated waists, while the back revealed a deep cutout flanked by a long, shimmering tassel. For Kardashian, Gucci created a fitted gown entirely encrusted in burgundy sequins: a high neckline and long sleeves contrasted with waist cutouts and an open back, complemented by a matching manicure.
The Coat as an Evening Dress
One of the most talked-about styling choices was turning a coat into an evening gown: one actress let a ruby Charles & Ron coat from the Fall 2025 Sirocco collection slip off her shoulders, wearing it as a dress with a train. The shimmering fabric fell in wide pleats, with brown lace-up suede boots peeking through the front slit. A white Gucci dress by Demna was draped asymmetrically: the fabric wrapped around the neck on one side, left the sides bare, and met at the hip where a high slit began, while silver strappy sandals echoed a sparkling Gucci logo pendant.
The 1997 Bridal Ensemble
Stylist Law Roach selected a 1997 Spring-Summer Pierre Cardin bridal ensemble for one actress: over a silver slip dress on thin straps, she draped a coat featuring large organza ruffles. The ensemble was completed with a Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace and platform Jimmy Choo sandals. Another actress stepped out in a custom red sequined Gucci gown featuring asymmetrical draping that left one shoulder bare while maintaining a long sleeve on the other, accessorized with a matching clutch and Boucheron jewelry, including long diamond earrings.
Silver, Beads, and Pearls
Model Hosk opted for a grey wool strapless Gucci dress defined by a fitted bodice and flared hips, with a high front slit revealing the long skirt; Leviev jewelry completed the look. Jenny Packham’s Yves dress shimmered under the flashes with bead, sequin, and light stone embroidery, a motif Hilton carried through into details—from long sheer sparkly gloves to a multi-strand diamond choker. Williams chose a bluish-grey strapless dress from the Phan Huy Fall 2026 couture collection: silver beads and large pearls glistened over mesh, and the lace on the hem echoed the embellishments on her semi-transparent white shoes. The picture was rounded out by a black Gucci dress featuring a high neckline, pronounced shoulders, and a deep back cutout divided by a silver clasp, alongside dark green sequins on the lining that matched emerald earrings.
