The Meaning Behind the 2026 Met Gala Theme, “Fashion Is Art”

According to curator Andrew Bolton, the exhibition connects fashion across every museum department, reinforcing the idea that the “dressed body” is a universal thread in visual culture. On the red carpet, that philosophy could translate into sculptural gowns, sheer “naked” dresses, and looks inspired by classical art, from marble-like draping to anatomy-driven design. But the…

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Chanel Stages a Met Gala Curtain Raiser

The cruise shows, those amorphous in-between collections that big brands have turned into traveling extravaganzas for very important clients and even more important social content, kicked off on Tuesday with Chanel. The current hottest brand in the industry, according to the fashion search engine Lyst (which assesses brands according to multiple criteria including intent to…

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A Frightening Night at the Washington Gala

To the Editor: Re “Confusion and Fright Among Guests” (front page, April 27): We saw another tragic example of political violence at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Oh my God, somehow we need to turn this around. Political differences cannot and should not be resolved by violent assault and killing. Liberals, moderates and conservatives may…

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