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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jocelyn Noveck

Met Gala announces 2026 theme: Everything you need to know about ‘Costume Art’

One of the largest fashion exhibits of the year announced its 2026 theme on Monday.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the Met Gala’s theme will be “Costume Art,” which aims to make a connection more literal than ever, pairing garments with objects from across the museum to show how fashion has long been intertwined with different art forms.

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