Cartier at the 2026 Met Gala
Key Highlights
- Cartier ambassadors JISOO and Rami Malek led the Maison’s presence at the May 4th, 2026 Met Gala in New York
- JISOO wore a Cartier Collection archive choker dating to circa 1905 alongside three contemporary diamond rings
- Rami Malek paired a 1928 New York star brooch with the legendary Cartier Collection Crash watch from 1992
- The Panthère de Cartier collection appeared across multiple guests, including Ayesha Curry and Joe Burrow
- Three Tank watches — the Tank Louis Cartier, the Tank Américaine, and the Crash — made appearances on the red carpet
The Ambassadors
JISOO
As one of Cartier’s most prominent global ambassadors, JISOO arrived at the 2026 Met Gala draped in a selection that bridged over a century of the Maison’s artistry. Her centrepiece was a Cartier Collection choker necklace in platinum and diamonds dating to circa 1905 — worn on pink velvet — paired with Cartier Collection Foliate ear clips from Paris, 1948, set in white gold and platinum. The combination of Edwardian-era platinum work alongside mid-century design demonstrated the enduring formal language that defines Cartier across generations.
Completing her look were three contemporary diamond rings: the Pluie de Cartier, the Étincelle de Cartier in its small model, and the Broderie de Cartier — all in 18k white gold. The rings provided an architecturally layered counterpoint to the archive necklace, illustrating how the Maison’s current collections converse fluently with its historic holdings.
Rami Malek
Ambassador Rami Malek presented one of the evening’s most compelling pairings: a Cartier Collection star brooch from New York, 1928, set in platinum and diamonds, worn alongside the Cartier Collection Crash watch from 1992 in platinum with a sapphire and leather strap. The Crash — one of watchmaking’s most unconventional forms — has long been a marker of Cartier’s willingness to subvert convention. Its appearance on the wrist of one of the Maison’s ambassadors at fashion’s most-watched evening was a deliberate and considered statement.
Friends of the Maison
The Curry Couple and the Panthère
NBA champion Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry arrived as a study in coordinated restraint. Steph wore Panthère de Cartier sunglasses in platinum with blue lenses, and a C de Cartier pin in 18k white gold set with onyx, emeralds, and diamonds. Ayesha wore a full Panthère de Cartier suite — earrings, a necklace with detachable brooch, and a ring — all in 18k white gold with emeralds, onyx, and diamonds. The collective presence of the Panthère motif across both looks underscored the collection’s versatility as a vehicle for both masculine and feminine expression.
Danny Ramirez and the Tank
Actor Danny Ramirez assembled one of the evening’s most layered ensembles, combining the Clash de Cartier hoop earrings in 18k rose gold with a Les Berlingots de Cartier necklace in yellow gold, onyx, and diamonds. His wrist carried the Tank Louis Cartier watch in its small model — 18k yellow gold with black lacquer and diamonds — while a Panthère de Cartier ring in yellow gold, tsavorite garnet, and onyx completed the composition. Joe Burrow, meanwhile, opted for the Tank Américaine in its large model in 18k yellow gold alongside a Panthère de Cartier necklace set with onyx, emeralds, and diamonds.
Why It Matters
The 2026 Met Gala served as a reminder that Cartier’s relevance is not confined to any single era. By placing century-old archive pieces alongside current collections on the same red carpet — and dressing figures from sport, music, and film simultaneously — the Maison demonstrated a breadth of cultural reach that few luxury houses can match. For collectors and connoisseurs across the GCC, this evening offers a compelling lens through which to appreciate Cartier’s craft: not as a catalogue, but as a living archive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What iconic Cartier pieces did the brand’s ambassadors wear to the 2026 Met Gala?
JISOO wore a Cartier Collection archive choker from circa 1905 paired with contemporary diamond rings including the Pluie de Cartier and Broderie de Cartier. Rami Malek paired a 1928 star brooch with the legendary Cartier Collection Crash watch from 1992, one of watchmaking’s most unconventional forms.
Which Cartier watch models appeared on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet?
Three Tank watches made appearances: the Tank Louis Cartier, the Tank Américaine, and the Crash. Danny Ramirez wore the Tank Louis Cartier in its small model in 18k yellow gold with black lacquer and diamonds, while Joe Burrow opted for the Tank Américaine in its large model in 18k yellow gold.
How did Cartier demonstrate its cultural reach at the 2026 Met Gala?
The Maison placed century-old archive pieces alongside current collections on the same red carpet and dressed figures from sport, music, and film simultaneously, demonstrating a breadth of cultural reach that few luxury houses can match. The Panthère de Cartier collection alone appeared across multiple guests including Ayesha Curry and Joe Burrow.
