Okay so we need to talk about Steph and Ayesha Curry at the 2026 Met Gala because they walked so everyone else could run. The Golden State Warriors point guard and his wife showed up in full coordinated Balenciaga fits and the internet has not recovered since. And no, we are not exaggerating.
Steph and Ayesha Curry made a dramatic Met Gala return with fully coordinated Balenciaga looks
Steph came through in a black hooded floor-length trench coat layered over a sleek black suit, paired with black gloves and dark sunglasses. The man looked like he was about to take over the galaxy. And because the Met Gala fell on May 4, yes, Star Wars Day, the Sith Lord comparisons hit immediately and hard. Even major sports pages were posting side-by-sides of Steph and Darth Vader. The timing could not have been more perfect.
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Ayesha, meanwhile, wore a sheer strapless black gown over a solid bodysuit, finished with black leather gloves and slicked-back hair. She looked like she came to collect souls and we are fine with that. The couple was both in Balenciaga, clearly planned the whole vibe, and honestly delivered a full couple-look moment that most celebrities can only dream of.
Fans were completely split on Steph and Ayesha Curry's outfit, with strong opinions on both sides
While half the internet was living for the Sith Lord moment Steph created, running with the Star Wars Day timing. The other half wasn't buying it, some fans said the hooded trench coat felt more like a Halloween costume than actual high fashion.
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With Ayesha, though, things got even messier. Half the internet was living for the leather moment but the other half wasn't buying it.
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Steph Curry admitted he was torn between playoff action and fashion’s biggest night
While Steph was on the red carpet looking like the most fashionable villain in history, the NBA playoffs were literally happening a few blocks away. The Knicks and 76ers were playing Game 1 of their second-round series just down the street. And Steph? He was in a hood and gloves posing for cameras. He even admitted on E! News that his heart was a little torn. The Warriors didn't make the playoffs this season, they got knocked out by the Suns in the play-in, so at least the man had time on his hands. He made the most of it. Respect.
Steph and Ayesha Curry came back to the Met Gala after five years away and they did not play it safe at all. Full Balenciaga. Full dark side energy. Full couple coordination. This was a statement look and it landed. The Warriors may have missed the playoffs but Steph won the whole Met Gala and honestly that might be the bigger W.
