The 2026 Met Gala is kicking off tonight, and we’re revealing the dress code, the celebrities who are co-chairing the event, and more.
What is the dress code for the 2026 Met Gala?
The dress code is “Fashion is Art” and will be the focus for the clothing worn by celebs, fashionistas, and attendees at the 2026 event, set to take place this evening.
Boiled down, here’s what the dress code means…
Guests are being asked to dress to “celebrate the countless depictions of the dressed body throughout art history.”
What is the theme for the 2026 Met Gala?
We previously learned that the theme this year is “Costume Art,” the spring exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It’s dedicated to “the centrality of the dressed body in the museum’s vast collection.” The exhibit at the museum pairs attire with all sorts of artwork across 5,000 years.
From Vogue: “‘Costume Art,’ curated by Andrew Bolton, will explore the relationship between clothing and the body beneath. The show—organized into a series of thematic body types, ranging from the Naked Body to the Pregnant Body and the Aging Body—will include garments and artworks from across The Met’s vast collection, and feature both historical and contemporary pieces from the Costume Institute. Moreover, ‘Costume Art’ will be the first show held in The Met’s new Condé M. Nast Galleries, a nearly 12,000-square-foot space adjacent to the Great Hall.”
“Hopefully, it will put an end to the rather obsolete ‘Is Fashion Art?’ debate once and for all,” Andrew shared.
We also have a list of celebrities who are co-chairs this year, and who is on the prestigious host committee.
Keep reading to see who is confirmed for the Met Gala this year…
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