The New York City Ballet’s (NYCB) Fall Fashion Gala returned to Lincoln Center bringing together the worlds of ballet, fashion, music, and entertainment for one of New York’s most glamorous cultural evenings. Held at the David H. Koch Theater, the annual gala founded by Sarah Jessica Parker in 2012 once again transformed the red carpet into a showcase for imaginative eveningwear. This year’s program featured three world premieres, with costumes by Simone Rocha, Robert Wun and Viktor & Rolf, making fashion an integral part of the evening’s artistic story.
Among the many stylish arrivals, several celebrities particularly stood out for embracing romance, theatricality and sophisticated glamour. Here are Fashion Reverie‘s 8 best celebrity looks from the 2026 New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala:
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Simone Rocha
Naturally, the evening’s founding chair delivered one of its most memorable fashion moments. Parker wore a custom Simone Rocha sheer, blush-toned gown decorated with delicate floral embroidery and pale-pink ribbons. The ballet-inspired silhouette included a pleated tulle layer beneath the sheer dress, while sparkling pointed shoes and a white embellished bag completed the romantic ensemble. Her extraordinarily long braided ponytail, threaded with matching pink ribbons, added another whimsical dimension.
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Stevie Nicks in Romantic Pink
Honorary chair Stevie Nicks embraced the theatrical spirit of the gala in a romantic pink ensemble that looked as if she stepped out of a modern fairy tale. Her tiered dress combined tulle, ruffles, embroidery, and shimmering gold detailing. She accessorized with suede platform heels, layered bracelets, a large opal pendant and, most memorably, a dramatic flower crown in pink, white and green.
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Julia Fox in Vintage Yves Saint Laurent
Julia Fox opted for a surprisingly polished direction, wearing vintage Yves Saint Laurent in sculpted black velvet. The look featured a fitted velvet jacket with dramatic ruffle detailing, a high white lace collar and cuffs, paired with black lace-up platform boots. The combination of Victorian-inspired romance and sharp tailoring felt particularly appropriate.
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Olivia Rodrigo in Vintage Chloé
Olivia Rodrigo brought understated vintage glamour to the gala in a Chloé spring 1998 dress designed during Stella McCartney‘s tenure at the house. Sourced from Raffe Vintage, the delicate white slip-style gown featured slim spaghetti straps, floral lace detailing and an open back. Rodrigo kept the styling elegant and minimal.
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Nicole Ari Parker in Victor De Souza
Nicole Ari Parker made a dramatic entrance in a custom Victor De Souza gown inspired by Victorian tulle. The ivory creation featured sculptural tiers of ruffled, feather-like fabric and striking black lace appliqué across the bodice. A black clutch provided a sophisticated contrast to the romantic cream palette. The result was theatrical without losing its elegance, perfect for the ballet setting.
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Desi Lydic in Pamela Rolland
Desi Lydic stood out in a sophisticated emerald-green one-shoulder gown by Pamela Rolland. The elegant bodice flowed into a dramatic, voluminous tulle skirt, creating a graceful silhouette that moved beautifully with the spirit of the evening. The rich jewel tone also offered a striking autumnal alternative to the softer ballet-inspired shades seen elsewhere on the carpet.
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Fran Drescher in Brunello Cucinelli
Fran Drescher shimmered in a silver ribbed gown by Brunello Cucinelli that followed the contours of her figure while maintaining an elegant, streamlined silhouette. The long-sleeved design featured a subtle keyhole neckline and metallic finish, giving the classic evening gown a contemporary edge. Minimal jewelry allowed the texture and luminosity of the dress to take center stage.
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Gilbert Bolden III in His Own Design
New York City principal dancer Gilbert Bolden III made one of the evening’s most memorable fashion statements in a dramatic white shirt-dress gown of his own design. The fitted, floor-length creation combined the structure of a classic dress shirt with an elongated train, while a black tie was wrapped around the skirt as a ribbon-like, creating an unexpected play on traditional menswear. The monochromatic black-and-white palette kept the look sophisticated and perfectly suited to the New York City Ballet’s fashion-focused gala.
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