On May 4, 2026, celebrities including Emma Chamberlain, Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Jenner, and Janelle Monae attended the Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition. The event featured arrivals at the museum and departures from The Mark Hotel, with performances by Joshua Henry, and was captured by photographers Evan Agostini, Andy Kropa, and Jamie McCarthy.
The Met Gala is the Costume Institute's primary fundraising event, drawing global attention to fashion as an art form. This year's theme, "Fashion is Art," underscores the ongoing dialogue between haute couture and visual art, reinforcing the museum's role in elevating fashion within the cultural canon. The event generates significant media coverage and public engagement, highlighting the intersection of celebrity, fashion, and institutional art.