It’s here! We have reached the first Monday of May, a date that every fashion person has marked in red ink on their calendar. It’s finally time for the 2026 Met Gala. The dress code for the evening is Fashion Is Art, and guests are instructed to “celebrate the countless depictions of the decorated body throughout art history” in their looks. Theme reflects costume art The exhibition, which explores the relationship between clothing and the body. As far as the guest list is concerned, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are joining Anna Wintour as co-chairs of the evening, which means the blue carpet will be as diverse as it is star-studded.
Now let’s come to fashion. we are predicting a lot Comme des Garcons Spring 1997 Lumps and Bumps Collectionwhich was present at the preview last November, as well as several looks taken from the Fall 2026 runway collection. They may be all we can talk about right now, but we can guarantee they’ll make an impact on the fashion conversation for years to come. To enjoy plenty of jaw-dropping moments and iconic celebrity sightings, scroll down to see all the best red carpet looks from the 2026 Met Gala.
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Who: emma chamberlain
wear: Custom Mugler; stuart weitzman shoes
Styled by: Jared Ellner
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Who: ashley graham
wear: Di Petsa Dress; Zales Jewelry
Styled by: ava deith
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Who: cara delevingne
wear: Ralph Lauren
