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Influence, as any seasoned observer of culture will tell you, isn’t always loud, but at the 2026 Time100 Gala, it certainly was. On Thursday evening in New York City, the world’s most compelling figures gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Centre for the annual celebration of Time magazine’s definitive list of leaders, innovators, and icons, marking the event’s 20th anniversary with a guest list that served as a living snapshot of the global zeitgeist.
As actors, activists, musicians, and industry disruptors mingled with one another, they proved that power dressing can take many forms. Honourees, including Alan Cumming, Keke Palmer, Kate Hudson, and Sterling K. Brown, stepped out alongside fellow cultural heavyweights, each bringing their own personal style to the red carpet. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, with performances by Coco Jones and Luke Combs, the evening’s sense of occasion was a welcome throwback to awards season.
As Time editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs noted in his letter to readers, influence resists easy measurement. But we think the style tends to speak for itself. From Dakota Johnson’s ethereal Valentino to Jennie Kim’s sculptural Schiaparelli, here are all the best looks from the red carpet.
2026 Time 100 Gala red carpet
