Trending Now - Met Gala 2026: Highlights and Art-inspired Fashion Moments
WHO:
US Magazine - Christina Ricci appeared to criticize Katy Perry over her Met Gala look, which featured a futuristic face covering.
CNN - Sánchez Bezos wore a Schiaparelli gown riffing off of the John Singer Sargent portrait of Madame X.
CNN - Heidi Klum disguised herself as a living statue.
CNN - Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala for the first time in ten years, wearing a glittering skeleton gown by Olivier Rousteing.
Harper's BAZAAR - Madonna was surrounded by seven women who held out her sheer cape, referencing a painting by Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington.
CNN - Sánchez Bezos wore a Schiaparelli gown inspired by the John Singer Sargent portrait of Madame X.
Harper's BAZAAR - Claire Foy wore a fitted black dress in homage to John Singer Sargent's portrait of Madame X.
Harper's BAZAAR - Kendall Jenner wore a Gap Studio by Zac Posen draped gown inspired by a second century Greek statue.
Harper's BAZAAR - Gracie Abrams and Hunter Schafer wore gowns referencing paintings by Gustav Klimt.
Harper's BAZAAR - Angela Bassett wore a Prabal Gurung design reimagining a piece titled 'Girl in a Pink Dress.'
Harper's BAZAAR - Madonna wore a black, ruffled Saint Laurent dress with a ship-shaped headpiece and a sheer cape.
CNN - Co-chairs of the Met Gala included Anna Wintour, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Beyoncé.
CNN - Beyoncé attended the event for the first time in ten years, accompanied by her daughter Blue Ivy.
Harper's BAZAAR - Guests included Claire Foy, Kendall Jenner, Gracie Abrams, Hunter Schafer, Angela Bassett, and Madonna.
WHAT:
NY Post - Kim Kardashian shared behind-the-scenes photos from her fitting process, showcasing alternate outfits that included backless body plates and a cheeky bloomers-and-billiards ensemble.
CNN - The Met Gala raised a record $42 million, which is an increase from last year's record of $31 million, as announced at a press conference before the event.
NY Post - Kim Kardashian shared behind-the-scenes photos from her fitting process, showcasing alternate outfits that included backless body plates and a cheeky bloomers-and-billiards ensemble.
CNN - The Met Gala raised a record $42 million, which is an increase from last year's record of $31 million.
NY Post - Kim Kardashian shared behind-the-scenes photos from her fitting process, showcasing alternate outfits that included backless body plates and a bloomers-and-billiards ensemble.
CNN - The Met Gala featured dramatic looks that played with anatomy, including Beyoncé’s skeleton gown and Lisa’s gown designed by Robert Wun.
NY Post - Kim Kardashian shared behind-the-scenes photos from her fitting process, showcasing alternate outfits that included backless body plates and a bloomers-and-billiards ensemble.
CNN - The Met Gala raised a record $42 million, surpassing last year's record of $31 million.
CNN - The dress code for the event was “Fashion is Art,” reflecting the theme of the exhibition “Costume Art.”
Harper's BAZAAR - Several guests wore designs inspired by famous artworks, including John Singer Sargent's portrait of Madame X and Gustav Klimt's paintings.
NY Post - Fashion expert Melissa Rivers commented on the best and worst looks of the evening.
WHERE:
CNN - The Met Gala took place at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Katy Perry attended the Met Gala on May 4.
CNN - The Met Gala occurred on a Monday evening.
WHY:
CNN - This year’s Met Gala raised a record $42 million, which is an increase from last year's record of $31 million, as announced at a press conference before the event.
CNN - This year brought unusual controversy due to the event’s primary sponsors, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, with protests planned around New York City.
CNN - The theme of the gala aimed to encourage guests to express their relationship to fashion as an embodied art form.
CNN - Protests were planned around New York City due to the event’s primary sponsors, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
HOW:
CNN - A protester attempted to breach the perimeter of the event before being stopped by police.
CNN - Bad Bunny joked on the red carpet that it took “53 years” to create his look, which aged him several decades.
CNN - Bad Bunny joked that it took “53 years” to create his look, which aged him several decades.
CNN - Organizers suggested that guests might express their interpretations of the theme through their fashion choices.
CNN - A protester attempted to breach the perimeter of the event before being stopped by police.
(UPDATED May 8, 2026 09:19 UTC)
Christina Ricci recently appeared to criticize Katy Perry for her futuristic face covering at the Met Gala, which took place on May 4. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian shared behind-the-scenes photos of her fitting process, revealing alternate outfits that included backless body plates and a playful bloomers-and-billiards ensemble. This year's Met Gala raised a record $42 million, surpassing last year's $31 million, although the event was briefly interrupted when a protester attempted to breach the perimeter before being stopped by police.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 23:17 UTC)
The Met Gala has set a new fundraising record, bringing in an impressive $42 million, a significant increase from last year's $31 million, as announced at a press conference prior to the event. Among the standout moments, Lauren Sánchez Bezos dazzled in a Schiaparelli gown inspired by the John Singer Sargent portrait of Madame X, while Heidi Klum surprised attendees by disguising herself as a living statue. The event also faced unusual controversy this year due to its primary sponsors, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, prompting protests planned around New York City.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 15:44 UTC)
In a dazzling return to the Met Gala after a decade, Beyoncé wowed attendees in a glittering skeleton gown designed by Olivier Rousteing, while Madonna made a striking entrance surrounded by seven women holding her sheer cape, a nod to Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington. This year's gala raised an impressive $42 million, surpassing last year's record of $31 million, and Kim Kardashian delighted fans by sharing behind-the-scenes photos of her fitting process, featuring a variety of unique outfits. On the red carpet, Bad Bunny humorously remarked that it took "53 years" to perfect his look, which gave him an aged appearance.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 11:38 UTC)
At the Met Gala, attendees showcased stunning and dramatic looks inspired by art, with Beyoncé donning a skeleton gown and Lisa wearing a design by Robert Wun. Among the highlights, Sánchez Bezos wore a Schiaparelli gown inspired by John Singer Sargent's portrait of Madame X, while Claire Foy paid homage to the same artwork in a fitted black dress. Bad Bunny humorously remarked that it took him “53 years” to create his look, which he joked aged him several decades.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 09:49 UTC)
The Met Gala, held at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, raised a record $42 million this year, surpassing last year's total of $31 million. Co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Beyoncé, the event saw Beyoncé attending for the first time in a decade, accompanied by her daughter Blue Ivy, while guests like Claire Foy and Madonna showcased designs inspired by famous artworks. The evening's theme, “Fashion is Art,” encouraged attendees to express their relationship with fashion as an art form, even as protests were planned around the city due to the event's sponsorship by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.