Bella Hadid was all about effortless glamour in a series of dreamy new photos shared to Instagram after sitting out the 2026 Met Gala.
The 29-year-old supermodel flaunted her famously long legs in a flowing bohemian-inspired Chloé dress while posing in a picturesque, sunlit setting. The vintage-inspired look featured dramatic bell sleeves, layered ruffles, and a romantic 1970s prairie-style feel.
© Bella Hadid InstagramHadid paired the airy ensemble with chunky brown leather clogs that added even more height to her statuesque silhouette. She wore the look while attending an event for her fragrance label, Orebella.
“This dress made me feel things,” Hadid captioned the Instagram post, adding three white heart emojis.
The carousel included several intimate snapshots of the model lounging around a cozy cottage, posing outdoors in the backyard, and soaking up the sunlight beside a parked car. Her dyed blonde hair was styled in soft ringlet curls and decorated with delicate white flowers, adding to the ethereal aesthetic.
© Bella Hadid InstagramHadid appeared unfazed after choosing not to attend Monday’s Met Gala in New York City, joining a small group of stars who skipped the annual fashion event amid criticism surrounding Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's involvement. Zendaya also passed on the gala, while reports claimed three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep withdrew from her co-chair duties over Bezos’ sponsorship ties.
Meanwhile, Hadid’s sister Gigi Hadid attended the event alongside celebrities including Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber.
Bella has now skipped the Met Gala for four consecutive years, with her last appearance taking place in 2022. Ahead of this year’s event, she seemingly hinted at her reasoning by liking a social media post from internet personality Meredith Lynch criticizing the gala’s Bezos connection.
© Bella Hadid InstagramThe video stated: “‘You cannot wear the ICE out pin to the Jeff Bezos-backed MET Gala. Jeff Bezos is part of the reason we're in this mess.’”
The criticism referenced controversy tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and reported business connections involving Bezos-linked companies.
Despite skipping out on the event, it seems like the model is perfectly fine showing off her looks on Instagram instead of in the public eye.
