It’s one of fashion’s biggest nights as stars arrive for the 2026 Met Gala. This year’s theme is “Fashion is Art,” tied to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Art exhibition. The theme allows for a vast range of interpretations, from Emma Chamberlain’s multi-hued. custom Mugler to Cara Delevingne’s sparkly black Ralph Lauren train.
Beyoncé is co-chairing this year’s affair with Nicole Kidman, Venue Williams and Anna Wintour.
Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz will lead the gala host committee, which includes Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Alex Consani, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Paloma Elsesser, Lisa, newly installed head of editorial content of Vogue U.S. Chloe Malle, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor, Lauren Wasser, Anna Weyant, A’ja Wilson, and Yseult.
The lead sponsors of the gala and exhibition are Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Additional support is provided by Saint Laurent and Condé Nast.
Curated by Andrew Bolton, the Costume Art exhibition examines “the centrality of the dressed body, juxtaposing objects from across the museum’s vast collection with historical and contemporary garments from the Institute,” according to the Met. The exhibition will run from May 10 to Jan. 10, 2027.
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Anna Wintour
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Co-chair of the Met Gala and Conde Nast chief content officer wears a Chanel feathered cape and embroidered ombré dress
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Chloe Malle
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Chloe Malle at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Lauren Sánchez Bezos
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Honorary co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos wears a custom Schiaparelli couture gown, inspired by the Sargent painting “Madame X.”
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Sunday Rose
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Sunday Rose is wearing Dior as is her mother, Nicole Kidman.
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Ashley Graham
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Model Ashley Graham is wearing Di Petsa.
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La La Anthony
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La La Anthony at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Emma Chamberlain
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Emma Chamberlain, one of the red carpet hosts, is wearing custom Mugler.
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Cara Delevingne
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Cara Delevingne at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Emily Orozco
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Emily Orozco at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Bee Carrozzini
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Bee Carrozzini at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Sache Taylor
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Sache Taylor at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Nichapat Suphap
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Nichapat Suphap at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Lauren Wasser
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Lauren Wasser at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Grace Ann Nader
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Grace Ann Nader at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Bill Skarsgard
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Bill Skarsgard at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Chioma Nnadi
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Chioma Nnadi at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Lena Mahfouf
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Lena Mahfouf at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Jessica Kayll
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Jessica Kayll at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Aariana Rose Philip
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Aaron Rose Philip at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Chase Sui Wonders
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Chase Sui Wonders at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Sinéad Burke
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Sinéad Burke at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Amy Sherald
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Amy Sherald at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Tiffany Raja
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Tiffany Raja at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Caroline Jones
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Caroline Jones at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Jen Rubio
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Jen Rubio at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Lauren Cioffi
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Lauren Cioffi at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Rebecca Hall
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Rebecca Hall at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Naomi Osaka
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Naomi Osaka at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Charli xcx
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Charli xcx at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Sam Pinkleton
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Sam Pinkleton at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Al Sharpton
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Al Sharpton at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Aurora James
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Aurora James at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Elizabeth Herbst Brady
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Elizabeth Herbst Brady at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Sam Smith
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Sam Smith at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Tyriq Withers
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Tyriq Withers at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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Vanessa Lyon
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Vanessa Lyon at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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