Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Nicole Kidman are set to join forces with fashion icon Anna Wintour as co-chairs of this year's Met Gala. The event, known for being the pinnacle of high fashion, is expected to draw A-listers from around the world.
The 2026 gala will be themed around "Costume Art," exploring how art and fashion intersect. According to curator Andrew Bolton, the exhibition aims to highlight the importance of the dressed body within museums, pairing ancient artworks with contemporary garments to create a new understanding of fashion as an embodied art form.
Beyoncé's appearance at this year's gala marks her first time attending since 2016, when she wore Givenchy to support the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" exhibition. With her powerful stage presence and impeccable style, it will be intriguing to see how she interprets the theme.
Other notable names that have been added to the host committee include Anthony Vaccarello, creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, Zoë Kravitz, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Gwendoline Christie, Lena Dunham, and Chloe Malle. The involvement of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as main sponsors has also sparked debate on social media.
The exhibition will be held in the Costume Institute's new permanent galleries at the Met, featuring a range of artworks and garments that explore different body types, including the naked, anatomical, ageing, and pregnant bodies. Given the theme's focus on physicality, it is likely that attendees will create memorable outfits, both for themselves and for the cameras.
Past co-chairs have included some of the biggest names in entertainment, such as Harry Styles, Rihanna, and Zendaya, demonstrating just how exclusive and glamorous this event can be. With Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Nicole Kidman joining Anna Wintour on the co-chairing list, this year's gala promises to be a spectacle like no other.
The 2026 gala will be themed around "Costume Art," exploring how art and fashion intersect. According to curator Andrew Bolton, the exhibition aims to highlight the importance of the dressed body within museums, pairing ancient artworks with contemporary garments to create a new understanding of fashion as an embodied art form.
Beyoncé's appearance at this year's gala marks her first time attending since 2016, when she wore Givenchy to support the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" exhibition. With her powerful stage presence and impeccable style, it will be intriguing to see how she interprets the theme.
Other notable names that have been added to the host committee include Anthony Vaccarello, creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, Zoë Kravitz, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Gwendoline Christie, Lena Dunham, and Chloe Malle. The involvement of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as main sponsors has also sparked debate on social media.
The exhibition will be held in the Costume Institute's new permanent galleries at the Met, featuring a range of artworks and garments that explore different body types, including the naked, anatomical, ageing, and pregnant bodies. Given the theme's focus on physicality, it is likely that attendees will create memorable outfits, both for themselves and for the cameras.
Past co-chairs have included some of the biggest names in entertainment, such as Harry Styles, Rihanna, and Zendaya, demonstrating just how exclusive and glamorous this event can be. With Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Nicole Kidman joining Anna Wintour on the co-chairing list, this year's gala promises to be a spectacle like no other.
i mean, beyhive has been waiting 8 years for this moment and venus is already slaying the fashion game. add anna wintour to the mix? perfection 
. also, doja cat and zoë kravitz are part of the host committee, lol we're in for some serious style overload 
- she always slays the fashion game! But, I gotta say, "Costume Art" is a pretty broad theme... it kinda feels like they're trying to make every guest an artist 
. I mean, what about the logistics? How are they gonna pull off this whole exhibit with, oh, hundreds of guests and their own outfits to coordinate?! Anna Wintour's got her work cut out for her 
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I'm so stoked for the Met Gala this year! With Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Nicole Kidman at the helm alongside Anna Wintour, it's gonna be a night to remember 
And the fact that the exhibition is exploring different body types is so cool! It's about time we see more diverse representations in fashion and beyond 
. It's going to be amazing to see what Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Nicole Kidman create with the "Costume Art" theme in mind. I'm also curious about how they'll incorporate the idea of physicality into their outfits... will we see some bold statement pieces? 
I've heard the new galleries at the Met are stunning, can't wait to see the exhibition up close! 
I'm loving the idea of art and fashion intersecting, it's like they're bringing together our favorite worlds! 
And can you imagine Beyoncé slaying the Met Gala in her own unique way? 
I've gotta see what kind of outfit she comes up with for "Costume Art" - maybe a whole new era of fashion history will be born. 
they're bringing together some of the most iconic women in fashion and entertainment... i mean Beyoncé and Venus Williams are always a power duo 
, but adding Nicole Kidman to the mix is like, wow! 
And can you imagine the outfits ?? 
. This year's gala is going to be EVERYTHING and more, can't wait to see all the looks 
so yeah, i'm definitely going to be keeping an eye on this event and seeing how the celebs interpret it... and btw, has anyone thought about what doja cat will wear? 
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