On Monday, May 4, the biggest annual fashion event, The Met Gala, returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year’s Met Gala theme is “Costume Art,” with a corresponding dress code: “Fashion is Art”.
The event features an exclusive guest list of celebrities, designers and influencers who attend the gala, which serves as a fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute. The 2026 Met Gala raised $42 million, breaking last year’s record of $31 million. The co-chairs included Beyonće, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour– Vogue’s former editor-in-chief.
Once again, many guests amazed the audience with their bold and stylish ensembles, reflecting the theme and being the topic of the night. The male attendees brought attention to the Met Gala conversation. Audiences especially praised the men after the 2025 Met Gala, which featured the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
Below, take a look at how the men of the Met brought their own edge to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum.
Jeremy Pope: Wearing Vivienne Westwood and styled by Law Roach
Colman Domingo: Wearing: Maison Valentino and styled by: Wayman & Micah
Law Roach: Wearing custom Ami Paris
Law Roach attends the 2026 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/LqWNjCZrHC
— 21 (@21metgala) May 4, 2026
Tyriq Withers: Wearing Louis Vuitton and styled by Jason Bolden
Tyriq Withers attends the 2026 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/AEv7e7jv6v
— 21 (@21metgala) May 4, 2026
Justin Jefferson: Wearing Who Decides War
Justin Jefferson looking dapper as he heads to the Met Gala
— NFL (@NFL) May 4, 2026
📷: Andy Kropa/AP pic.twitter.com/t6LvB105zi
Jaafar Jackson: Wearing Polo Ralph Lauren
Jaafar Jackson attends the 2026 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/E5562lMMKv
— 21 (@21metgala) May 5, 2026
Jay-Z: Wearing Louis Vuitton
JAŸ-Z at the 2026 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/L5LsDyQXu4
— 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗝𝗔Ÿ-𝗭 💎 (@jayzpics) May 5, 2026
Babyface: Wearing Laquan Smith
R&B royalty Babyface has arrived 🙏
— Spotify (@Spotify) May 5, 2026
📷: Getty pic.twitter.com/D2qT6g8wzJ
Skepta: Wearing Thom Browne
Embroidered my tattoos all over my suit for the #METGala 🦅 pic.twitter.com/nqv79Qc3BM
— Big Smoke – (@Skepta) May 5, 2026
Jon Batiste: Wearing custom ERL
Jon Batiste at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/nVQGRmQ0xW
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 4, 2026
Damson Idris: Wearing Prada
Damson Idris attends the 2026 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/qgXUPZD48t
— 21 (@21metgala) May 4, 2026
Dwayne Johnson: Wearing Thom Browne
The Rock at the 2026 #MetGala.
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) May 4, 2026
(via @Variety) pic.twitter.com/0dp1VFGoB5
Anderson Paak: Wearing Amiri and Tory Burch
Anderson .Paak attends the 2026 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/HDgx6dqNt1
— 21 (@21metgala) May 4, 2026
Russell Wilson: Wearing Brandon Blackwood
NFL free agent – and potential television personality – Russell Wilson pulled up to the Met Gala 🔥
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) May 5, 2026
(📷: Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/fpZbNtaGNp
A$AP Rocky: Wearing Chanel
A$AP Rocky attends the 2026 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/2QLTGTAx42
— 21 (@21metgala) May 5, 2026
Russell Westbrook: Wearing GapStudio by Zac Posen
And now Russell Westbrook is back for the 2026 #MetGala https://t.co/38cS4Qy8TY pic.twitter.com/VUNYGdz6LS
— Athlete Vanity (@AthleteVanity) May 5, 2026
Stephen & Ayesha Curry: Wearing Blaenciaga
Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry at the 2026 Met Gala pic.twitter.com/OVDqK2gD3Y
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) May 5, 2026
Wisdom Kaye: Wearing Public School
This is why we need Wisdom Kaye at the #MetGala. He's wearing Public School. pic.twitter.com/pKHBcG2R6f
— Complex Style (@ComplexStyle) May 5, 2026
Miles Chamley-Watson: Wearing Kidsuper
Fencer fitted 🔥
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) May 5, 2026
3x Olympian Miles Chamley-Watson brings fencing to fashion at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/Jzu4vR9Cif
John Imah: Wearing Harbison Studio
John Imah chegou no #MetGala pic.twitter.com/3BbxErMqbg
— Taverna GM (@tavernagm) May 4, 2026
