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2026 Met Gala
Fashion people mark their calendars for the Met Gala as if it were a national holiday. This year's Met Gala theme, Fashion Is Art, inspired red carpet gowns that looked like gallery pieces and, of course, more than a few conversation starters. Marie Claire's fashion editors are experts in Met Gala analysis—no best-dressed contender or unique beauty detail slips by us, and we've aggregated all of our thoughts here. Ahead, dive into the Met Gala theme, see who showed up and showed out, and revisit some of our favorite looks from previous years.
Fashion people mark their calendars for the Met Gala as if it were a national holiday. This year's Met Gala theme, Fashion Is Art, inspired red carpet gowns that looked like gallery pieces and, of course, more than a few conversation starters. Marie Claire's fashion editors are experts in Met Gala analysis—no best-dressed contender or unique beauty detail slips by us, and we've aggregated all of our thoughts here. Ahead, dive into the Met Gala theme, see who showed up and showed out, and revisit some of our favorite looks from previous years.