Met Gala 2026 Livestream: Watch The Red Carpet Arrivals
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- Beyoncé co‑chairs the 2026 Met Gala, joining Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour under the “Fashion is Art” theme.
- Jeff Bezos serves as an honorary chair alongside Lauren Sánchez, highlighting the event’s high‑profile tech‑philanthropy backing.
- Dwayne Johnson broke gender norms by wearing a skirt, citing Polynesian culture’s “most masculine men wear skirts.”
- Heidi Klum shocked attendees with a custom “living sculpture” ensemble, pushing avant‑garde fashion boundaries.
- Bad Bunny transformed into an elderly man for his Met Gala look, sparking conversation on age representation.
- Vogue streams the red‑carpet live on YouTube, with hosts Ashley Graham, Emma Chamberlain, Cara Delevingne and La La Anthony.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts the gala, continuing its role as the premier venue for fashion‑art collaborations.
Why it matters: Luxury fashion houses gain exposure to hundreds of elite attendees, boosting sales; the inclusive body theme forces retailers to expand size ranges, raising inventory costs.
