Sabrina Carpenter Wore Vintage Bob Mackie for a Surprise Stevie Nicks Duet at the 2026 Met Gala

Sabrina Carpenter had one of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 Met Gala, and it didn’t happen on the carpet, it happened on stage.

After arriving earlier in the evening in a custom Dior slit tulle gown inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s 1954 film Sabrina, the singer switched things up for her performance. And the outfit change was worth it.

Carpenter stepped out in a vintage 1989 Bob Mackie gown, originally worn by Mitzi Gaynor, leaning into full old-school showgirl glamour. The dress carried that signature Mackie drama, with rich embellishment and a stage-ready silhouette that caught the light from every angle. Paired with custom Christian Louboutin gold Mary Jane pumps, the look felt polished but still playful, very on-brand for her.

She kept her jewelry minimal but meaningful, adding a Maison Raksha diamond initial ring that gave the vintage look a personal touch. Her hair and makeup stayed soft and glowing, letting the gown and the moment do the talking.

And then came the surprise. Mid-performance, Stevie Nicks joined her on stage for a duet of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide.” The crowd immediately shifted from chatter to full attention. The pairing felt natural, especially with the song’s recent resurgence thanks to Stranger Things.

Before the duet, Carpenter had already warmed up the room with hits from her album Short n’ Sweet, including “Espresso” and “Please, Please, Please.” But the Nicks moment sealed it as one of the night’s highlights.

Between her cinematic Dior red carpet look and this vintage Mackie performance moment, Sabrina Carpenter didn’t just attend the Met Gala. She owned it, both on and off the stage.