"The Met Gala is the equivalent of Hollywood's Oscars or the Super Bowl, taking place annually to mark the opening of the Costume Institute's latest exhibition."
"This year, the theme is 'Costume Art,' which will explore depictions of the dressed body across the Met's vast collection, pairing garments with artworks."
"Guests have been given the dress code 'Fashion is Art,' allowing them to express their relationship to fashion as an embodied art form."
"Some celebrities may consider the body itself an artwork, leading to potential displays of 'naked dressing' at the gala."
The Met Gala 2026 marks the opening of the Costume Institute's new home and features the theme 'Costume Art.' This theme explores the relationship between clothing and the body through various artworks. Attendees are encouraged to express their connection to fashion as an art form, with a dress code of 'Fashion is Art.' The event is a significant occasion in the fashion industry, akin to the Oscars, and serves as a fundraiser for the Costume Institute.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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