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Met Gala 2026: Best red carpet looks

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The stars prepare for the Met Gala
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ByAngeline Jane Bernabe
May 04, 2026, 9:06 PM

The 2026 Met Gala red carpet is in full swing.

This year's theme is "Costume Art," which aims to "celebrate fashion as an art form," according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Met Costume Institute.

Each year, stars across film, television, fashion, music and more step out in their most striking looks on the gala red carpet, and this year is no exception.

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With a dress code of "Fashion is Art," the night is delivering bold interpretations and risk-taking style.

Continue below for the best looks from the 2026 Met Gala.

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Sunday Rose Kidman Urban and Nicole Kidman

Sunday Rose Kidman Urban and Nicole Kidman attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Venus Williams

Venus Williams attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Emma Chamberlain

Emma Chamberlain attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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La La Anthony

La La Anthony attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Chase Sui Wonders

Chase Sui Wonders attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Bill Skarsgård

Bill Sarsgaard attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Claire Foy

Claire Foy attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Sam Smith

Sam Smith attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Zoë Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Charli xcx

Charli xcx attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Doja Cat

Doja Cat attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Tyriq Withers

Tyriq Withers attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 4, 2026 in New York City.
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Sarah Pidgeon

Sarah Pidgeon attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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