Model Anok Yai, named one of TIME's 100 most influential people of 2026, attended the TIME100 Gala at Lincoln Center. She changed into a green croc-embossed Ashi Studio midi dress for the red carpet. The outfit drew attention for its artistic design ahead of the Met Gala.
Anok Yai arrived at Lincoln Center for the TIME100 Gala in an indigo Hervé Léger bandage dress featuring a sheer black skirt. She later switched to a sculptural look from Ashi Studio's spring 2026 couture collection for the red carpet appearance. Yai shares the TIME100 list with figures including Hailey Bieber, Dakota Johnson, and Pope Leo XIV. The Ashi Studio dress is green and croc-embossed, with an inverted strapless neckline, flared skirt, and bodice that accentuates a nipped-in waist and padded hips. She paired it with matching pointy-toe croc heels and Marli jewelry. While other attendees opted for classic gowns, Yai's choice stood out as esoteric. It aligns thematically with the upcoming 2026 Met Gala exhibit 'Costume Art,' which positions fashion as a high art form comparable to traditional fine arts.
