Met Gala 2026 Highlights: Karan Johar, Isha Ambani, Beyonce, Rihanna Lead Celeb Roll-Call At Fashion Event

She’s back after a 10-year Met Gala hiatus! See how Queen Bey put together her look. Queen B has arrived! And the night is a full family affair.

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María Zardoya of The Marías is here in a layered pink chiffon gown, with a mini-me doll (in a matching dress) in tow.

Princess Gauravi Kumari honoured her roots in a vintage chiffon saree once owned by her great grandmother. “This is my great grandmother’s vintage chiffon saree… our home city Jaipur’s colour is pink, so this attire is an ode to our home city.” She completed the look with pearls inspired by Maharani Gayatri Devi.

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Kim Kardashian is statuesque in Allen Jones for Whitaker Malem. That’s the third Kardashian-Jenner with a sculpted bodice this evening!

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Karan Johar knows best how to leave a mark not only with films but also with fashion.Karan brought to life his interpretation of the “Costume Art” theme— and the dress code of “fashion is art” in a Manish Malhotra creation as he debuts at Met Gala in 2026.

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Ananya Birla wore a custom creation by Robert Wun, paired with a sculptural mask designed by artist Subodh Gupta. The outfit featured a structured black jacket with a dramatic peplum and a voluminous pleated skirt, giving it a strong, sculpted silhouette.

The most eye-catching element of the look was the metallic face mask made using stainless steel. The piece covered her face completely, turning the look into something both powerful and mysterious. The design aimed to present a contrast, hiding identity while also showing strength. The idea behind it was to take everyday materials and transform them into something bold and artistic.

The outfit also reworked elements of everyday workwear, turning simple ideas into a high-fashion statement. The styling focused on clean lines and strong shapes, allowing the mask and structure of the outfit to stand out.

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Eileen Gu is adding some fun to the red carpet with a bubble dress that actually blew bubbles! How fun.

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It’s a big night for Georgina’s at the 2026 Met Gala. But Georgina Rodriguez is here at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom look from designer Michael Kors.

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Hedi Klum once again proving she’s the queen of costume and disguise.

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Irina Shayk proves that she is the hottest model ever in tonight’s ab baring Met Gala look. Wow!

Drawing inspiration from Raja Ravi Varma, Karan Johar turned his Met Gala 2026 look into a tribute to emotion, culture, and couture, brought to life by Manish Malhotra. Calling himself a “canvas for art,” Johar celebrated Indian fashion on the global stage.

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Janelle Monáe is blending in with the carpet in her mossy gown that seems to blend nature and technology with the cords shaping her dress.

Because it’s all about the shiny silver Swarovski crystals. What a moment for Ejae’s first ever Met Gala. Plus as she tells Vogue exclusively her look merges both her Western and Korean cultures.

Katy’s mask is off and she’s showing off her pearly whites (much like her dress).

Isha M Ambani enhaloed in Gold as per Vogue. She carried a real mango or a mango look alike clutch, yet to figure out. Draped in heritage and haute couture, Isha Ambani transformed the Met Gala 2026 into a celebration of Indian artistry, featuring a gold-woven saree, heirloom jewels from Nita Ambani’s collection, a sculptural mogra-inspired hairpiece, and a striking mango artwork by Subodh Gupta. 

We’ve been seeing a lot of Ashi Studio on the red carpet during award season and tonight Sabine Getty makes her 2026 Met Gala appearance in a custom body contouring gown from Ashi Studio.

Tennis star and and Met Gala co-chair Venus Williams has arrived in a sparkling Swarovski crystal gown and necklace, inspired by a portrait of her by the artist Robert Pruitt.

Aariana Rose Philip arrives! The Collina Strada runway regular is the first wheelchair user to ever attend the Met Gala. You can also check out her mannequin in the exhibition!

Anna Wintour wore a beaded Chanel couture gown paired with a feathered cape designed by Matthieu Blazy, complemented by Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. Both the accessories and the dress featured striking Art Deco-inspired motifs.

Anna Wintour (PHOTO: AFP)

Vogue’s head of editorial content Chloe Malle has arrived, in a custom marigold, cap-sleeved gown by New York designer Colleen Allen, paired with Fred Leighton jewelry. The vibrant orange is reminiscent of Sir Frederic Leighton’s Flaming June, and the dress harks back to Allen’s fall 2025 collection.

Sunday Rose Kidman Urban and Nicole Kidman attending the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City.Sunday Rose makes her first ever Met Gala appearance in Jonathan Anderson’s Dior. Lucky for her, she’s walking the red carpet with the one and only her mother, Nicole Kidman.

The Met Gala event is planned to take place on May 4, 2026, maintaining its tradition of being held on the first Monday of May each year. The red carpet walk will start from 6 PM ET or 3:30 AM IST on May 5, 2026, in India.