Academy Museum Gala 2026 showcases evolving menswear trends

The 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Hollywood featured a shift in traditional black-tie attire, with attendees moving away from standard tuxedo conventions. Notable stylistic departures included the use of wider trousers, lower necklines, and more prominent shirt cuffs.

Celebrity fashion choices highlighted several emerging trends. Alexander Skarsgård wore a Valentino shirt characterized by a stand collar and oversized, pleated cuffs. Other guests experimented with silk neck scarves in place of traditional ties, as seen with Connor Storrie in Saint Laurent, and various interpretations of the classic tuxedo through brands such as Giorgio Armani, Dior, and Ferragamo.