Fashion as Art: Iconic Met Gala Departures at The Mark
Year after year, the evening begins at The Mark, where Madison Avenue becomes the first glimpse of the Met Gala before the carpet is ever revealed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For 2026, inspired by the theme Fashion as Art, guests departed in looks that felt sculptural, expressive, and unmistakably cinematic — turning the street into a runway before the night had officially begun. From intricate couture to modern tailoring, each arrival reflected the creativity and spectacle that define fashion’s biggest night, continuing The Mark’s role as the iconic starting point of an unforgettable New York tradition.
Above: Naomi Watts
The Mark x Dolce & Gabbana Fefé
The Mark x Dolce & Gabbana have come together to launch a limited-edition bottle of Fefé, an alcohol-free fragrance mist for the most fashionable of dogs. Inspired by Domenico Dolce’s beloved Fefé, it combines notes of Ylang, Musk, and Sandalwood — the perfect finishing touch for a stylish stroll.
Superfine Style: Iconic Red Carpet Moments at The Mark
Explore the most standout red carpet moments at The Mark, as style icons celebrated the artistry of Black dandyism—seamlessly blending heritage and contemporary flair through custom looks that embodied this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
Above: Sabrina Carpenter
THE MARK X AUGUSTINUS BADER LIP BALM
At The Mark Hotel, you’ll find elevated experiences around every corner…including the mini bar! The Mark has partnered with Augustinus Bader on an exclusive co-branded lip balm — presented in a plush velvet keepsake pouch and sleek gold and blue tube stamped with the iconic Mark monogram, the lip balm is a perfect refresher after a long flight or day in the city. The balm hydrates, nourishes, and rejuvenates; providing a luxurious, and very Mark touch, to an everyday essential. Available in every room and suite for $42.
Reawakened Fashion at The Mark
Take a look back on the best dressed stars of the night and how they gave life to the old and the new, with a red carpet full of florals and techno-inspired looks, nodding to the theme “The Garden of Time.”
Above: Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, Karlie Kloss, Imaan Hammam, Anok Yai, in Swarovski
Swarovski at The Mark
A world of crystallized magic is coming to New York City this holiday season. The Mark, New York’s most boldly lavish hotel, has collaborated with Swarovski, the Austrian crystal house, to transform its façade with a glittering display of crystal decorations. Inspired by the holiday season’s favorite cookie: festive gingerbread, and embellished with classical holiday trimmings like giant nutcrackers, candy canes, ribbons, and a jolly Saint Nick, the Swarovski display at The Mark is sure to be a must-see destination this holiday season for New Yorkers, and travelers alike.
THE MARK X ORLEBAR BROWN
Gilded Glamour at The Mark
Revisit the best dressed stars debuting their most Gilded, glamourous looks on The Mark’s red carpet.
Above: Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade