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Karlie Kloss was among the fashion elite at New York’s most exclusive evening on May 4, 2026, as the Met Gala brought together celebrities and designers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The annual fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute drew A-list guests celebrating the exhibition Costume Art, with the evening’s dress code centered on the theme “Fashion Is Art.”
The 2026 Met Gala Brings Fashion’s Biggest Night
The Met Gala 2026 marked another year of high-fashion spectacle on Fifth Avenue. Co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Beyoncé — making Beyoncé’s first appearance since 2016 — the event drew controversy before the red carpet even rolled out. Honorary chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos contributed $10 million to the Costume Institute, sparking backlash amid economic challenges and ongoing debates about wealth and philanthropy in New York.
Guests arrived in custom creations by Thom Browne, Gucci’s Demna, and Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello, who co-chaired the host committee alongside Zoë Kravitz. The exhibition Costume Art opened to the public on May 10 and runs through January 10, 2027.
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Record Fundraising and Fashion’s Influence
Individual tickets to the invitation-only gala cost $100,000, while table prices started at $350,000. All proceeds fund the Costume Institute’s exhibitions, acquisitions, publications, and operations. The 2025 Met Gala had raised $31 million, the largest amount since the event’s inception in 1948. The 2026 event continued the tradition of blending high fashion with charitable impact, drawing celebrities from film, music, sports, and entertainment.
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- The Hollywood Reporter — Met Gala 2026 red carpet arrivals, guest list, and fashion coverage
