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…