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Dwayne Johnson Stuns Met Gala in Polynesian-Inspired Skirt

5/5/2026

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Dwayne Johnson MetGala

Actor Dwayne Johnson wore a tailcoat, bow tie and skirt by Thom Browne at the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on May 4, 2026, featuring over 350 meters of hand-pleated silk ribbons.
Dwayne Johnson said the look reflects Polynesian tradition, noting that masculine men wear lavalavas.
Dwayne Johnson accessorized with a Jacob & Co. Billionaire III watch set with 129.61 carats of diamonds and 714 white diamonds.

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The Jacob & Co. Billionaire III timepiece $3.5 million on Johnson’s wrist and a Thom Browne ensemble that required 50 artisans and 2,000 hours were featured at the Met debut.
Johnson told Vogue the design represents the conflict between mortal and immortal bodies, a theme Urbinati said the Met debut collaboration showcases with craftsmanship.
Urbinati said the skirt was meant to subvert expectations for men of Johnson’s size and noted a demographic of larger men.

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Dwayne Johnson MetGala

Actor Dwayne Johnson wore a tailcoat, bow tie and skirt by Thom Browne at the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on May 4, 2026, featuring over 350 meters of hand-pleated silk ribbons.
Dwayne Johnson said the look reflects Polynesian tradition, noting that masculine men wear lavalavas.
Dwayne Johnson accessorized with a Jacob & Co. Billionaire III watch set with 129.61 carats of diamonds and 714 white diamonds.

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