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It’s the first Monday in May, which means the Met Gala 2026 red carpet has arrived. Every year the benefit brings out the biggest names in fashion—including designers and models, of course, but also actors, musicians, athletes, and more—to support the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
As always, the full guest list is under wraps until the very moment attendees step onto the red carpet. But we do know that we can expect to see this year's co-chairs, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. We also expect to see members of the 2026 Met Gala Host Committee, including Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Alex Consani, Misty Copeland, Lena Dunham, Paloma Elsesser, Lisa, Chloe Malle, Sam Smith, Lauren Wasser, Anna Weyant, and Yseult. Additionally, Adut Akech, Angela Bassett, Sinéad Burke, Rebecca Hall, Aimee Mullins, Tschabalala Self, Amy Sherald, and Chase Sui Wonders joined the committee.
For the Met Gala 2026's red-carpet guests, the dress code is "Fashion Is Art" to honor the new exhibition theme, "Costume Art." Curated by Andrew Bolton, the exhibition pairs pieces of art with pieces of fashion to highlight “the centrality of the dressed body” in the museum. For this year that means we will likely see references to archival fashion, as we have in the past, but we might also see nods to famous pieces of art.
Given the highly anticipated guest list, the extravagant looks, and all the big moments you’ll see online, we're sure your feeds will be filled with pics and videos from the Met Gala 2026 red carpet. And if you're here to focus on the fashion details, we've got you covered. Below, check out all the Met Gala 2026 red-carpet looks you won't want to miss. Scroll on to see the guest list and what they wore!
Eileen Gu
Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu wears a dress covered in and producing bubbles.
NingNing
Alongside fellow aespa member Karina, NingNing also made her Met Gala debut in Gucci.
Models Bhavitha Mandava and Awar Odhiang take the red carpet on together.
Anok Yai
Model Anok Yai channels a sculpture in her Balenciaga look.
Troye Sivan
Singer Troye Sivan dons Prada to cosplay Robert Mapplethorpe.
Ayo Edebiri
Actor Ayo Edebiri was a vision in white.
Rachel Sennott
Dressed by Marc Jacobs, actor Rachel Sennott went for the pop art take on the dress code.
Laura Harrier
Actor Laura Harrier wears a wet gown dripping with jewels.
Angel Reese
Basketball player Angel Reese wears a blushing pink gown.
Keke Palmer
Actor Keke Palmer went for monochrome red with her dress and shoes but also her glam, including her spiky short auburn hair.
Doechii wears a draped eggplant color gown and no shoes.
Coco Jones
Singer Coco Jones optimized draping for the theme with a sheer, mermaid silhouette gown.
Actor Simone Ashley draped her body in shiny silver chains.
Lila Moss
Model Lila Moss wears with a Conner Ives lace gown decorated with embellishments.
Alex Consani
Model Alex Consani stepped out in a white robe but shed the outer layer to reveal a sheer corset and feather skirt.
Rachel Zegler
Rachel Zegler wears a white gown with a corset bodice and sheer blindfold.
Odessa A'zion
Actor Odessa A'zion wears a body suit with a floral overlay bra and thigh-high boots.
Sabrina Carpenter
Singer Sabrina Carpenter wears a dazzling Dior look that featured film rolls.
Blue Ivy Carter
Blue Ivy Carter opted for a bubble hem skirt, showing off her sparkly shoes with flower motifs.
Beyoncé
For her interpretation, Beyoncé wore a sheer dress with crystals shaped like skeleton.
Chase Infiniti
Testaments actor Chase Infiniti wears a trompe l'oeil look.
Tate Mcrae
Singer Tate McRae went for a gold lace dress.
Sombr
Singer Sombr wears a Valentino look complete with a sparkly cape.
Gracie Abrams
Singer Gracie Abrams wore a Chanel dress inspired by Gustav Klimt.
Kylie Jenner
Dressed by Schiaparelli, beauty mogul Kylie Jenner went for a focus on the body element of tonight's theme.
Kendall Jenner
Matching her sister Kylie, model Kendall Jenner went nipple-first in a Gap Studio dress by Zac Posen.
Kim Kardashian
Reality star Kim Kardashian also went for the nipples out look.
Kris Jenner
Kardashian momager Kris Jenner showed off her bob.
Hudson Williams
Actor Hudson Williams went for a bold Balenciaga look.
Janelle Monáe
Singer and actor Janelle Monáe wears a gown covered in moss and wires. To complete the look, a butterfly sits on her hair.
Kun
Dressed by Thom Browne, Kun wears a two-tone suit with matching makeup.
Karina
Dressed by Prada, aespa member Karina wears a silver dress with a black cape and matching nails.
Alysa Liu
The Olympic gold medalist and Teen Vogue cover star drew inspiration from anatomy for her Louis Vuitton dress.
Finn Wolfhard
The Stranger Things actor wears Thom Browne.
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Under his leather jacket, actor Patrick Schwarzenegger hid a corset. The look was from Public School.
Rosé
The BLACKPINK member wears a Saint Laurent dress with a daring leg slit.
Lisa
The BLACKPINK member wears a larger-than-life white gown by Robert Wun.
Maya Hawke
Actor Maya Hawke opted for a mod look.
Joey King
Dressed by Miu Miu, Joey King wears a sheer gown covered by silver crystals and followed by a pink trian.
Connor Storrie
Wearing Saint Laurent, actor Connor Storrie took off his blazer to reveal a bicep-baring halter top.
Sam Smith
Host-committee member and signer Sam Smith wears a sparkly black gown with batwings. The look is completed with sheer gloves and a feather headpiece.
Sarah Pidgeon
Dressed in Loewe, actor Sarah Pidgeon wears a bright yellow two-piece with a bowtie top.
Gwendoline Christie
Gwendoline Christie, Wednesday actor and part of the host committee this year, wears a red mermaid gown with feathers. She also carries a lifelike mask.
Doja Cat
Host-committee member and singer Doja Cat wears a shiny nude dress with a draped cowl neckline and matching platform heels.
Zoë Kravitz
Dressed by Saint Laurent, actor-director Zoë Kravitz wears a sheer lace peplum dress.
Naomi Osaka
Dressed by Robert Wun, tennis player Naomi Osaka wears a long white coat adorned by red feathers with a matching hat. Her red gloves feature long red nails, as well.
Charli XCX
Singer Charli XCX wears a black dress with a velvet bodice covered by a floral motif, followed by a long sheer train.
Ben Platt
Going for a literal interpretation of the dress code, Ben Platt wears a suit featuring imagery of an outdoor setting.
Tyriq Withers
Carrying a small bag, actor Tyriq Withers steps out in a Louis Vuitton look featuring a sheer top, and a cape covered in sparkles.
Aariana Rose Philip
Aariana Rose Philip wears a black dress with a ruched neckline.
Sinéad Burke
Sinéad Burke, who is honored in the new Met exhibition, wears a black corseted gown, complete with sparkly embroidery and a sheer train.
Chase Sui Wonders
Chase Sui Wonders is part of tonight's host committee. She wears a sheer lilac dress with satin panels, but the focal point of the look is the giant bow on the neckline.
Bill Skarsgård
Actor Bill Skarsgård wears a long leather trench for a pop of texture over his classic suit.
Venus Williams
Venus Williams is one of tonight's co-chairs. She shines in a glittery black gown with an intricate chest plate full of meaningful details, including a nod to her parents.
LaLa Anthony
LaLa Anthony is one of tonight's red carpet hosts. She wears a brown gown with floral details and crystals threaded into the fabric.
Chloe Malle
Chloe Malle is the head of editorial content at Vogue. She wears an orange gown with a ruffled train and sleeves, plus draping around the waist.
Anna Wintour
Co-chair Anna Wintour wears a Chanel feathered cape and embroidered ombré dress, and Van Cleef jewelry.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman, one of tonight's co-chairs, wears a Dior gown covered in glittering sequins and feather trim on the sleeves and waist.
Sunday Rose
Nicole Kidman is joined by her daughter Sunday Rose, who is also wearing Dior. Her pink strapless gown is covered in floral-shaped embellishments.
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne is a model and one of tonight's hosts. Her dress features a show-stopping sheer back.
Sache Taylor
Sache Taylor is Vogue's director of events.
Ashley Graham
Model Ashley Graham is wearing Di Petsa at Met Gala 2026.
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain is a content creator and one of tonight's red carpet hosts. She's wearing custom Mugler.
Naomi Elizée
Naomi Elizée is the fashion market director of Vogue.
Lisa Love
Lisa Love is a creative consultant for Vogue.
Kéla Walker
Kéla Walker is a media host and lifestyle influencer.
Sheinelle Jones
Sheinelle Jones is a host on NBC News.
Jessica Rodriguez
Jessica Rodriguez is a host and influencer.
Zuri Hall
Zuri Hall is an entertainment reporter.
