Met Gala 2026 Stuns With Art, Haute Couture, and Historic Comebacks in New York Featuring Striking Looks

Met Gala 2026 looks captivate audiences

Haute couture makes a major impact

Historic celebrity returns steal attention

The Met Gala 2026 once again transformed the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art into the global epicenter of fashion.

Under the dress code “Fashion is Art,” celebrities and designers explored fashion as a form of artistic expression.

The event coincided with the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, titled “Costume Art.”

The exhibition features nearly 200 pieces linking textile creation with various artistic movements.

An exclusive event worth millions

Met Gala 2026 looks-Photo: Shutterstock

The charity gala maintained its exclusive status with a guest list of around 400 attendees.

Individual tickets reached $100,000, while a table for ten started at $350,000.

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Anna Wintour remained at the helm of the organization, further cementing the evening as a key platform for haute couture.

This year, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams served as co-chairs of the event.

The main sponsorship was led by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez.

Emma Chamberlain and Nicole Kidman set trends

Emma Chamberlain makes her arrival at this year’s #MetGala. See all the looks from tonight: https://t.co/mbST6lEdEN pic.twitter.com/SRXIPqoHiP

— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) May 4, 2026

Emma Chamberlain was among the first to walk the carpet wearing a custom Mugler silhouette.

Nicole Kidman chose a red Chanel design covered in sequins and feathers.

Lena Mahfouf surprised attendees with a two-piece outfit by Burc Akyol paired with Messika jewelry.

Sam Smith selected a dramatic Christian Cowan look that drew major attention.

Lady in red! Nicole Kidman has arrived at the 2026 #MetGala: https://t.co/fpQmycqcfW pic.twitter.com/B0UWL7Urxa

— British Vogue (@BritishVogue) May 4, 2026

Naomi Osaka, Katy Perry, and Isha Ambani shine

Tennis superstar @NaomiOsaka turns heads in @RobertWun couture at the 2026 #MetGala. See every look from the red carpet here: https://t.co/sbp6N4HskC pic.twitter.com/5zQygZGx1E

— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) May 4, 2026

Naomi Osaka walked the Met Gala carpet in a white gown with a matching headpiece by Robert Wun.

Katy Perry wore one of the evening’s most theatrical creations with a design by Stella McCartney.

Isha Ambani stood out in a handcrafted Gaurav Gupta silhouette that reportedly took 1,200 hours to complete.

Irina Shayk opted for a low-rise skirt and bralette decorated with stones and watches.

Katy Perry made quite an entrance at the 2026 Met Gala pic.twitter.com/MTS1Cc3VnQ

— Page Six (@PageSix) May 4, 2026

Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe embrace conceptual fashion

Kylie Jenner just hit the #MetGala red carpet in custom @Schiaparelli. See every red carpet arrival from fashion’s biggest night here: https://t.co/9TD3shRmGC pic.twitter.com/OGGB1LP95T

— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) May 4, 2026

Heidi Klum stunned in an outfit evoking a living statue.

Janelle Monáe wore a Christian Siriano creation blending nature and technology.

Kylie Jenner appeared in a custom Schiaparelli design with bleached eyebrows.

Kim Kardashian chose a futuristic silhouette featuring a metallic corset designed by Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem.

Kim Kardashian at the 2026 #MetGala (Video: Getty)

Full gallery here: https://t.co/s3S6Lmbkes pic.twitter.com/Z5U8qCGRcu

— Deadline (@DEADLINE) May 5, 2026

Iconic returns and standout appearances at the Met Gala 2026

Beyoncé at the Met Gala for the first time in 10 years pic.twitter.com/HRHOpX4udJ

— Complex (@Complex) May 5, 2026

Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala after a decade accompanied by Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter.

Rihanna impressed in a metallic Maison Margiela FW25 Couture design.

A$AP Rocky complemented the look with a pink Chanel coat.

Madonna brought art directly to the red carpet with a Saint Laurent design inspired by Leonora Carrington.

The night confirmed that the Met Gala remains the ultimate stage where fashion and art boldly converge, according to ¡HOLA! magazine.

Rihanna and Rocky Met Gala pic.twitter.com/LnH14Prlgb

— Met Gala 2026 (@2026MetGala) May 5, 2026