Collatera.l | The 2026 Met Gala and Fashion’s New Bodies

Anna Frattini, Collatora.l, May 7, 2026

Collatera.l  covers the 2026 Met Gala mannequins designed by Frank Benson, which celebrate a wider spectrum of body types through 3D scans of individuals including Micheala Stark and Sinéad Burke. The mannequin heads, created by Samar Hejazi, feature mirrored surfaces that explore themes of identity and representation — transforming the viewer’s reflection into an active part of the artwork itself.