Welcome to the first Sunday in May—or as it’s known in some circles, Met Gala Eve. The 2026 affair, which you can learn all about here, will celebrate the opening of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” with a dress code themed “Fashion is Art.” Heady stuff, especially when you consider the event’s massive impact on pop culture, as well as how easy it is to get the whole thing wrong.
The 2026 Met Gala will celebrate the opening of “Costume Art,” the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition. VF’s fashion correspondent breaks down the night’s dress code: Fashion Is Art.
