The 2026 Met Gala theme explained: what is “Costume Art”?

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Fashion is Art NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Beyoncé attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016, in New York City. She is one of the co-chairs of this year's event. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com)

Beyoncé is set to make a grand return to the Met Gala after a 10-year hiatus, co-chairing the event alongside other notable figures. The theme of this year’s gala is “Fashion Is Art,” exploring the relationship between clothing and the human body throughout history. The exhibition will feature nearly 400 pieces and highlight various sections like “The Naked Body” and “The Aging Body.” Beyoncé’s unique style and narrative-driven fashion choices are expected to make a statement on the red carpet, with a host committee of high-profile celebrities adding to the anticipation of the event.

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