Feathers, Grecian silhouettes and black lace dominated the Met Gala 2026. Here’s a fashion editor’s honest verdict on which trends to actually wear in real life.
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Met Gala 2026 Theme, Date and What to Expect
The Met Gala 2026 takes place Monday 4 May. Theme, dress code, co-chairs, British attendees and what “Fashion Is Art” actually means for the red carpet.