The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet
The 2026 Met Gala, themed 'Costume Art,' showcased extravagant fashion and performances at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Broadway star Joshua Henry opened the event with a live performance, while attendees like Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams co-chaired the star-studded fundraiser. The evening highlighted inclusivity and artistic expression, including a historic appearance by the first wheelchair user at the event.
- ▪The 2026 Met Gala's theme was 'Costume Art,' encouraging lavish and whimsical fashion choices.
- ▪Anna Wintour, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour served as co-chairs for the event.
- ▪Aariana Rose Philip made history as the first wheelchair user to attend the Met Gala, according to Vogue.
- ▪Joshua Henry performed 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' on the museum's steps, which were decorated to resemble a garden.
- ▪Naomi Osaka surprised attendees by revealing a second outfit after removing her outer coat.
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The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet31 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla Epstein and Scarlett HarrisGetty ImagesThe biggest night in fashion has begun.Celebrities are arriving to the 2026 Met Gala with their take on this year's theme - Costume Art - where organisers asked attendees to experiment with the lavish and whimsical dress code. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, and serves as chance for celebrities and design houses to go all-out on spectacle.The golden-voiced Broadway star Joshua Henry, took the drama up a notch by performing "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" with a band and dancers on the Met's iconic steps, which were outfitted to look like mossy bricks in a lush garden.
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