India, Nov. 18 -- The 2026 Met Gala theme is 'Costume Art', and it's going to be a fascinating exploration of fashion as an art form. The theme is inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's vast collection, focusing on the dressed body and its representation throughout history.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is preparing to open a major new fashion show next spring, timed with a significant shift inside the institution. The Costume Institute will debut Costume Art on May 10, 2026 - the first exhibition to be housed permanently in its new gallery suite beside the Great Hall.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced on Monday that its Costume Art exhibition will explore the representation of clothing and the human form in Western art, f...