Taylor Swift Is Belle of Ball in Dior—and a Curly Lob—at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala

This evening, the 2026 Academy Museum Gala—a fundraiser to support the museum’s work in preserving and celebrating cinema—was heavy on the star power. Whether it was the night’s special honorees, including Charlize Theron and Colman Domingo, or the actors simply out for some glamorous fun, the red carpet was filled with stellar sightings. Among them? Taylor Swift, who is due to perform at the gala later this evening.

Before heading inside to the main stage, Swift hit the step-and-repeat in custom Dior by Jonathan Anderson with Chopard jewelry. The star opted for classic Hollywood glitz, choosing a strapless, icy-blue gown that featured delicate pleating and a laced-up detail at the front. She accessorized with a pair of platinum earrings set with 32.40 carats of diamonds, a gold ring set with 5.78 carats of diamonds, and a platinum and diamond bracelet, all from Chopard’s haute joaillerie collection. A loosely curled lob and a light pink lip completed the look.

The ensemble fits right into Swift’s style playbook: When dressing for high-profile events, the singer loves a princess silhouette. Sure, she has lately embraced the sequin-covered showgirl aesthetic, but Swift can’t resist a romantic bit of chiffon or tulle, as we witnessed at affairs like the Country Music Awards and the Met Gala.

Being dressed by Anderson was another special touch, given that the designer was the talent behind Swift’s top-secret wedding dress. (She wed football pro Travis Kelce back in July.)

Tonight marked one of Swift’s most high-profile sightings since attending the 2026 MTV VMAs last month, when she accepted the inaugural Artist Director Honors award, and debuted her music video for the single “Patient Zero” wearing a sculptural Tamara Ralph design.

Do check back to see if the singer debuts a second look for her performance later tonight.