This year’s exhibition, titled explores the historical and artistic conversation between fashion and the human form. Curated by Andrew Bolton, the exhibit pairs roughly 200 garments with 200 works of art—including sculptures and paintings—spanning 5,000 years of history.

Whether you're watching from the front row of your couch or just catching the recap, here is everything you need to know about "Met Monday" 2026. The 2026 Theme: "Costume Art"

It’s Met Monday: Everything to Know About Fashion’s Biggest Night

The first Monday in May has arrived, and with it, the most anticipated event in the fashion world: the . Often called "fashion's Super Bowl" or the "Oscars of fashion," the event is a massive fundraiser for New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute .

The 2026 gala is presided over by an elite group of co-chairs: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Met Gala - Vogue