The Met Gala event took place in New York on Monday, May 4th, bringing together top celebrities on the red carpet to benefit the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrating the spring exhibition “Costume Art.” For this new edition, guests had to adhere to the dress code, which was “Fashion Is Art.” Each star interpreted the theme in their own way on the red carpet during the event organized by Anna Wintour.
The event was a must-attend for people from around the world and various fields like fashion, music, cinema, and sports. Stars showcased their creativity by wearing sophisticated and sometimes outrageous outfits, with some personalities hardly recognizable.
Heidi Klum and Bad Bunny stood out on the Met Gala red carpet. Heidi Klum impressed everyone by arriving as a statue, paying tribute to the sculpture of Raffaelle Monti, the Veiled Vestal. Bad Bunny also made a statement by appearing aged with gray hair. Other notable attendees included Sam Smith in an extravagant costume with a feather on his head, Katy Perry in a strange metallic mask, and Madonna wearing a headdress representing a ship. The event also featured Lady Gaga, Nicole Kidman with her daughter Sunday Rose, Kim Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Hugh Jackman with his partner Sutton Foster, and Zo� Kravitz. Rihanna closed the red carpet with A$ap Rocky, while Blue Ivy made her notable debut with her parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
The 2026 Met Gala also highlighted French stars who shone on the red carpet. Léna Situations surprised everyone with a outfit by Burc Akyol, featuring a draped white skirt and a bustier shaped like hands. Jacquemus moved attendees by arriving on the red carpet with his grandmother. Singer Yseult made her debut at the Met Gala in a stunning dress by Harris Reed, according to Vogue. French glamour was beautifully represented by Charlotte Gainsbourg, dressed in Saint Laurent for the occasion. The French celebrities had a strong presence at the event.
