The Countdown to the 2026 Met Gala Is On—
“Costume Art” Theme Just Dropped

November 17, 2025 • KMOB1003 — Where Legends Break & Underdogs Rise

The first Monday in May now has its theme — and “Costume Art” is already the most daring Met Gala concept in years.

This morning, Andrew Bolton and Anna Wintour revealed everything. In fact, the 2026 exhibition opens the new Condé Nast Galleries with one mission: put the dressed body back at the heart of art history. For the first time, mannequins will wear mirrors. As a result, guests will literally see themselves inside centuries-old masterpieces. Moreover, real bodies will be cast to wear priceless garments. This challenges every norm — age, pregnancy, beauty standards, all of it.

What “Costume Art” Actually Means

Bolton calls it the “indivisible connection between body and garment.” In other words, clothes aren’t decoration — they’re extension. The show splits into three parts: omnipresent bodies (classical nudes), undervalued bodies (aging, pregnant), and the universal body. Consequently, expect extreme silhouettes from Comme des Garçons, Schiaparelli’s beating heart, and mirrors that make you confront your own reflection.

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Saint Laurent Owns the Night

Saint Laurent is the official sponsor. Therefore, expect Zoë Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, Austin Butler, and Rosé to dominate in razor-sharp tailoring. Meanwhile, co-hosts are still secret — but whispers say one or more ambassadors could step up. After last year’s legendary lineup (Colman Domingo, Pharrell, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky), the pressure is real.

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Save the Date

Lock it in: May 4, 2026. Red carpet starts at 4:30 p.m. EST. Vogue livestream begins at 6 p.m. EST. The staircase gets a custom carpet (rumors say metallic gold), and the world watches fashion’s elite interpret “Costume Art” — where body and garment become one.

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