Stars Embrace ‘Costume Art’ At 2026 Met Gala

May 05, (THEWILL) — The Met Gala, often described as the biggest night in fashion, returned on May 4, 2026, with celebrities embracing the theme “Costume Art”.

The annual fundraiser supports the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute and is known for its extravagant red carpet moments.

Many attendees delivered bold, theatrical looks inspired by art, history and fantasy, with several celebrities transforming their appearance to match the theme.

The guest list included high-profile co-chairs such as Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour.

The theme explores the connection between clothing and the human body, blending fashion with artistic expression across time.

Person in a white strapless gown and long white gloves posing on a red carpet with a reflective metallic mask, surrounded by photographers. — Anna Wintour Daily Express

Three celebrities on a red carpet: left man in a black cape, center woman in a metallic jeweled dress with a headdress, right woman in an ornate black-and-white gown. — Bad Bunny Beyonce Anne Hathaway Variety

Celebrity on a red carpet wearing a turquoise feathered coat over a teal gown, posing for photographers. — Katy Perry AP News

Three well-dressed individuals posing together at a formal event: a woman in a white off-the-shoulder gown on the left, a man in a black suit and vest center, and a woman in an ornate silver embellished outfit with a crown-like headpiece on the right.