The 10 Best Looks from the 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, celebrated the theme 'Costume Art' with a dress code of 'Fashion is Art.' Co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, the event featured standout fashion moments from celebrities embracing artistic expression. The gala continues to blend high fashion, celebrity, and philanthropy, raising significant funds for the Costume Institute.
- ▪The 2026 Met Gala theme was 'Costume Art,' with a dress code of 'Fashion is Art.'
- ▪Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala for the first time since 2016, wearing a skeleton-like gown designed by Olivier Rousteing.
- ▪Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Sabrina Carpenter, Naomi Osaka, Emma Chamberlain, A'ja Wilson, and Anne Hathaway were among the notable attendees with artistic ensembles.
- ▪Naomi Osaka unveiled a two-part look by Robert Wun, transforming on the red carpet from a white feathered gown to a red shimmering dress.
- ▪The Met Gala has raised record funds in recent years, with $31 million raised in 2025 according to The New York Times.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.You had me at Beyoncé.The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, with Beyoncé gracing fashion's most glamorous carpet for the first time since 2016. In full transparency, she could show up in sweats, and I'd probably still put her on this list. Everyone else has to play by the theme.
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