The Met Gala 2026 returns on May 4 with the theme ‘Fashion is Art,’ inviting celebrities to blur the lines between couture and creativity in one of the most open-ended dress codes yet.
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The 2026 Met Gala Unveils “Costume Art”: A New Era Where Fashion Meets Fine Art
The 2026 Met Gala celebrates “Costume Art,” a groundbreaking theme honoring the launch of the Condé M. Nast Galleries at The Met. This year’s exhibition explores fashion as art by pairing iconic garments with masterpieces across painting, sculpture, and drawing—revealing how clothing and the human body have shaped artistic expression throughout history.
