Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson attended the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Thom Browne ensemble complete with standout accessories, including a reported $3.3 million Jacob & Co. diamond watch.
The actor arrived with his wife, Lauren Hashian, who coordinated in her own custom Thom Browne gown. While many admired the couple’s fashion-forward looks, several criticized one piece of Johnson’s outfit: the skirt.
Dwayne Johnson Wears Thom Browne At The 2026 Met Gala
Dwayne Johnson’s outfit included a white wing-collar shirt, a matching white silk faille vest and bow tie, a black pleated skirt worn over black pants, all layered under a black mohair tailcoat with an extraordinarily detailed back design.
The tailcoat featured an elaborate raised 3D pattern made from over 350 meters of hand-pleated silk ribbons, meticulously arranged to evoke a skeletal structure, particularly resembling a spinal column along the center and upper back.
The detailed construction reportedly involved 50 artisans and over 2000 hours of work. Thom Browne’s signature red, white, and black stripe detail appeared along the back vent of the tailcoat, adding a subtle pop of color.
Johnson completed the outfit with black leather wingtip brogue boots, looking “dapper” and devastatingly “handsome.”
A Closer Look At His Accessories
Dwayne Johnson’s accessories for the event were minimal but undeniably extravagant. The most expensive piece was likely his Jacob & Co. Billionaire III watch featuring over 700 white diamonds totaling 129.61 carats. The ultra-luxury timepiece is one of only 18 pieces produced worldwide.
He also wore an eye-catching Manish Malhotra emerald and diamond brooch, pinned to the lapel of his tailcoat, providing contrast against the monochromatic palette. Black-rimmed glasses rounded out the ensemble with a sleek, intellectual edge.
His Wife Matches In Coordinating Thom Browne Gown
Johnson’s wife, Lauren Hashian, joined him on the red carpet in a white silk-crepe halter gown that highlighted her shoulders.
The dress featured 160 meters of hand-pleated silk ribbon appliqués strategically placed across the bust, torso, and hips to represent the curvy female anatomy, mirroring the skeletal ribbon work on Johnson’s tailcoat.
Her gown swept elegantly on the red carpet, concealing a pair of matching white Thom John block heels that elevated her frame. Together, the pair represented a visually unified interpretation of the night’s artistic theme.
Fans Debate The Skirt Detail
Across social media, the reactions to Dwayne Johnson’s look were polarized. On Instagram, some praised the look, with one writing, “This is a brilliant look.” Complimenting the couple, another fan added, “You both are so beautiful.”
The skirt detail of his ensemble, however, was a huge talking point. Some users called it a “humiliation ritual,” one person claimed Johnson “enjoys being humiliated,” while another commented, “From The Rock to pebbles.”
Dwayne Johnson Explains The Cultural Inspiration
At the red carpet, Dwayne Johnson seemed confident enough in his look and even told reporters that the skirt drew inspiration from his Polynesian culture.
He referenced the traditional lavalava garment commonly worn across Pacific Island cultures, emphasizing that skirt-like garments have long been part of masculine fashion traditions in his heritage.
Even this explanation wasn’t enough for some users. One asked, “Is the skirt the same thing as a lava lava?” Someone else was “gracious” enough to “allow” it since “it’s apparently masculine in his Polynesian culture.”