Met Gala 2026: Highlights from the Red Carpet
Met Gala 2026: The most striking red carpet looks
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The Met Gala 2026, themed 'Fashion is Art,' is underway at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, attracting around 400 A-list attendees. This year's event has raised a record $42 million for the museum's Costume Institute, showcasing fashion as an embodied art form against a stunning garden backdrop.
- 01The Met Gala 2026 has raised a record $42 million for the Costume Institute.
- 02Themed 'Fashion is Art,' the event encourages dramatic interpretations of fashion.
- 03Co-chairs include Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Beyoncé, marking her return after a decade.
- 04A strict 'no-phone' policy is in place for attendees.
- 05Controversy surrounds the event due to its primary sponsors, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos.
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The Met Gala 2026, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is celebrating the theme 'Fashion is Art.' This year's event has set a new fundraising record, raising $42 million for the Costume Institute, surpassing last year's $31 million. The gala attracts around 400 attendees, including co-chairs Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Beyoncé, who is making her return after a decade-long absence. Guests are expected to interpret the theme through their outfits, transforming fashion into an embodied art form. The museum has created a lush garden-like setting with floral decorations and greenery, enhancing the visual spectacle. However, the event is also facing protests related to its primary sponsors, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos, adding an element of controversy to the evening. With a strict 'no-phone' policy, the red carpet moments will be closely watched as fashion statements unfold.
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The funds raised will support the Costume Institute's exhibitions and programs, benefiting the cultural landscape of New York City.
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