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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Patrick

Blue Ivy makes Met Gala debut in Balenciaga as Beyoncé returns after 10-year absence

Blue Ivy made her Met Gala debut as her mother, Beyoncé, returned to the famous red carpet for the first time in 10 years on Monday (4 May).

The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer, 44, wore a skeleton-inspired dress by Olivier Rousteing, while her 14-year-old daughter wore a white Balenciaga gown.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala, a benefit for the museum’s Costume Institute, marks the opening of its annual fashion exhibition. This year's dress code was "Fashion is Art."

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez served as the lead sponsors for the 2026 gala and will also fund the accompanying exhibition at the Met’s Costume Institute.

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