Zoe Kravitz made a stunning appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, but the newly-engaged actress chose to keep her engagement ring from Harry Styles hidden away. The 37-year-old fashion icon, serving as a co-chair of the Met Gala Host Committee, embraced gothic elegance in an elaborate Yves Saint Laurent lace gown. The sheer dress showcased her toned physique, with dramatic hoops exaggerating her hips. Her hair was partially styled in a whimsical, romantic updo, drawing attention to her flawless complexion and gold rosette earrings. The look perfectly adhered to this year's 'Fashion Is Art' dress code, allowing Kravitz to shine without the distraction of her new ring, which she discreetly tucked into her dress pocket.
While her fiancé, Harry Styles, was absent—he is set to begin his world tour later this month—Kravitz was accompanied on the iconic Met staircase by Yves Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, known as the Met Gala, is held annually on the first Monday in May. This year's theme, 'Costume Art,' with the dress code 'Fashion Is Art,' encourages A-list attendees to explore how designers use the human body as a canvas.
Powerhouse Co-Chairs
Leading the event is a trio of co-chairs: Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams, alongside Vogue's global editorial director Anna Wintour. This marks the first time tennis star Venus Williams has co-chaired the gala, while Kidman previously co-chaired in 2003 and 2005, and Beyonce served as honorary chair in 2013. The New York City museum will pair historical and contemporary garments from the Costume Institute for the exhibition, divided into three categories: the classical and nude body, aging and pregnant bodies, and the anatomical body.
The exhibit, set to debut in the Met's new Conde Nast Galleries, is sponsored by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez, who serve as lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs. Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute's curator, explained that the title 'Costume Art' references the institute's history, emphasizing that fashion achieves 'the status of art because of, and not in spite of, its relation to the body.' French luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent is also sponsoring the exhibit.
Host Committee and Exhibition Details
The 2026 Met Gala host committee includes co-chairs Anthony Vaccarello and Zoe Kravitz, along with members such as Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Angela Bassett, Gwendoline Christie, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Sam Smith, and Teyana Taylor. The 'Costume Art' exhibition will run from May 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027, following the gala on May 4. The Met Gala is a major fundraiser for the museum, providing the Costume Institute with its primary source of funding.
This year's gala is particularly notable as it is the first since Anna Wintour stepped back from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue in June 2025 after 37 years. Wintour remains global director for Vogue and global chief content officer at Conde Nast, having hired Chloe Malle as the new head of editorial content. Wintour has been instrumental in transforming the Met Gala into the star-studded event it is today, beloved by celebrities like Rihanna, the Kardashians, Blake Lively, and Zendaya. Last year, some stars opted out of the gala due to the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' which focused on Black dandyism, to avoid potential faux pas.
