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Styled by Carlos Nazario, South Sudanese-American model Anok Yai wore a custom Balenciaga Black Madonna gown by Pierpaolo Piccioli for the 2026 Met Gala. The sculptural look featured molten bronze skin and symbolic tear tracks by Sheika Daley, and a hand-sculpted metallic prosthetic wig by Sasha Glasser, aligning with the "Fashion Is Art" dress code. The post Anok Yai Walked the 2026 Met Gala as the Black Madonna | Here’s a Breakdown of Her Look appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa t