Model Alex Consani goes long in a figure- skimming persimmon orange BALENCIAGA dress that calls to mind Lord Frederic Leighton’s aesthetic-movement masterpiece Flaming June. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz
Model Alex Consani goes long in a figure- skimming persimmon orange BALENCIAGA dress that calls to mind Lord Frederic Leighton’s aesthetic-movement masterpiece Flaming June. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz
Ahead of this year’s Met Gala, a dauntless band of artists, models, performers, and activists animate spring’s most beguiling silhouettes, from the sleekly columnar to the sublimely voluminous.
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Like the Winged Victory of Samothrace, ballet dancer Misty Copeland is an awesome vision in a deftly layered top and skirt from FFORME; fforme .com. Fashion Editor: Law Roach. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz1/6 -
GIRLWONDER
Actor Chase Sui Wonders lies low and languid in her VALENTINO dress, a dream of shimmery, glimmery embellishments. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz2/6 -
LOOK AT IT THIS WAY…
Model and activist Lauren Wasser tries a different angle in a coruscating, sheer CAROLINA HERRERA dress (carolinaherrera.com)—with ROBERTO CAVALLI slingbacks (robertocavalli.com) to match her signature golden prosthetics. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz3/6 -
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
Actor Wunmi Mosaku sets a striking tone in a TOM FORD top and skirt; fwrd .com. TIFFANY & CO. cuff; select Tiffany &
Co. boutiques. In this story: hair, Sondrea “Dre” Demry-Sanders; makeup, Jamal Scott. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz4/6 -
SECOND SKIN
Actor Gwendoline Christie—one of several members of the Met Gala’s 2026 host committee featured in this portfolio—wears a gilded, sculptural CAROLINA HERRERA dress; carolinaherrera .com. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz5/6 -
BLUE PERIOD
Artist Tschabalala Self, known for her densely patterned paeans to Black womanhood, enjoys the jaunty juxtaposition of a severe black turtleneck, brilliant statement necklace, and ballooning ball skirt, all from CHANEL. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz6/6
In this story: hair, Sondrea “Dre” Demry-Sanders; makeup, Jamal Scott; manicurist, Jin Soon Choi; tailor, Tae Yoshida for Carol Ai Studio Tailors.
Props: Hook Props. Movement Director for Misty Copeland: Jose Sebastian.
Produced by AL Studio. Set Design: Mary Howard.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Established in 1948, the Met Gala is a charity event and fundraises for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
The 2026 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 4.
Last November 17, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition, “Costume Art.”
The 2026 Met Gala livestream will be hosted exclusively by Vogue and broadcast live across its digital platforms. The livestream will begin at 6:00 pm EDT / 3:00 pm PST.
he official co-chairs for the 2026 Met Gala are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, leading the year’s historic “Costume Art” celebration.
