Everything to Know About the Met Gala 2026

Plus: 63 Unforgettable Met Gala Looks

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS Welcome to the first Sunday in May—or as it’s known in some circles, Met Gala Eve. The 2026 affair, which you can learn all about here, will celebrate the opening of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” with a dress code themed “Fashion is Art.” Heady stuff, especially when you consider the event’s massive impact on pop culture, as well as how easy it is to get the whole thing wrong. A little historical research places everything in perspective, which is why we’ve assembled overviews of the past decade of Met Gala themes and 63 of the greatest looks from the celebration. All handy intel to have, even if you’re just watching the red carpet livestream from home. EVE BATEY, EDITOR The Ultimate Guide to the Met Gala 2026 BY SAVANNAH WALSH From the red-carpet theme to the hosting committee, a guide to all the essential details ahead of fashion’s biggest night. READ MORE Why this ad? Get more as a Vanity Fair subscriber Exclusive offer: Subscribe to get one month of Vanity Fair free START YOUR FREE TRIAL MET GALA Revisiting the Last Decade of Met Gala Extravagance BY BLANCHE MARCEL From “Sleeping Beauties” to “Camp,” catch up on 10 years of grandeur and history-making fashion. READ MORE MET GALA 63 Unforgettable Looks BY ERIKA HARWOOD AND KASE WICKMAN Vanity Fair presents more than five dozen of our favorite looks from the event’s history. READ MORE MET GALA Decoding This Year’s Dress Code BY JOSÉ CRIALES-UNZUETA The 2026 Met Gala will celebrate the opening of “Costume Art,” the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition. VF’s fashion correspondent breaks down the night’s dress code: Fashion Is Art. READ MORE MET GALA Zendaya’s Style Evolution BY KASE WICKMAN The actor has consistently stunned since her 2015 debut on the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, even donning two full looks in 2024. READ MORE MET GALA Taylor Swift’s Met Gala Fashion Through the Years BY KASE WICKMAN See how the pop star’s style has evolved since she made her debut in 2008. READ MORE Why this ad? MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.