The Met Gala 2026 took place as the biggest fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, bringing together top celebrities, designers, and global icons in New York.
This year’s theme was inspired by the exhibition “Costume Art,” and the dress code was “Fashion is Art.” Guests arrived in creative and bold outfits, showing fashion as a form of artistic expression rather than just clothing.
The event was co-chaired by major global figures including Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Business leaders Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez also served as honorary chairs. The host committee included designer Anthony Vaccarello and actress Zoë Kravitz.
The red carpet featured striking fashion moments from celebrities such as Naomi Osaka and singer Katy Perry, who impressed with dramatic and unique outfits.
Several rising stars attended their first Met Gala this year, including actors from Heated Rivalry, singer Tate McRae, and actress Sarah Pidgeon, all of whom have gained strong popularity recently.
One of the most talked-about moments of the night came when Rihanna and A$AP Rocky arrived shortly after the red carpet closed. Rihanna once again drew attention in a Maison Margiela outfit, while A$AP Rocky wore Chanel.
The night ended as a celebration of creativity, luxury, and artistic expression, reinforcing the Met Gala’s status as the world’s most iconic fashion event.
