The Costume Art Revolution: Met Gala 2026 Live

The steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art are officially “erupting” today as the 2026 Met Gala gets underway. This year’s theme, “Costume Art,” has challenged the world’s elite to treat the red carpet as a gallery of “embodied art.” With Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams serving as co-chairs, the “Fashion Is Art” dress code has already produced some of the most avant-garde visuals in the event’s history.  This isn’t just a party; it’s a global statement. India’s representation is stronger than ever, with filmmaker Karan Johar making a “mind-blowing” debut in a custom Manish Malhotra look that reportedly took over 800 hours to hand-stitch. Meanwhile, veterans like Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have returned to reclaim their status as the gala’s most high-energy power couple. This positive shift toward celebrating global craft proves that the Met Gala has evolved into more than a New York social event—it is the world’s most influential stage for creative expression. As the sun sets over Manhattan, the “art” on those famous steps is just beginning to come to life.