Overview
- Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz will co-chair the Host Committee, which includes Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, LISA, Sam Smith, Misty Copeland and others, with more names to come.
- The Costume Institute’s Costume Art exhibition opens May 10, 2026, and runs through January 10, 2027, following the gala.
- Curated by Andrew Bolton, the show pairs works from across The Met with historical and contemporary garments to explore the dressed body through thematic types.
- Costume Art will inaugurate the nearly 12,000-square-foot Condé Nast Galleries adjacent to the Great Hall, establishing a permanent, high-profile home for fashion at the museum.
- The gala remains the Costume Institute’s primary fundraiser, after a record $31 million was raised in 2025, with additional 2026 support from Saint Laurent and Condé Nast.