
What looked like denim jeans turned out to be 250 hours of Chanel couture, but that did little to stop the backlash surrounding Indian model Bhavitha Mandava’s debut at the gala

“Indian model at Met Gala and they put her in jeans?? Feels lowkey racist ngl. Give her the drama she deserves!!”
Singer-actor Teyana Taylor shared a relatable moment from the 2026 Met Gala, revealing she was "upset" after leaving her phone behind and being unable to text her daughters, according to People.

Karan Johar made a stunning impact at the Met Gala, becoming the first Indian director to represent India at the event, with his Manish Malhotra-designed ensemble inspired by the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma.

The California musician tells Esquire why his alter ego, DJ Pee .Wee, is perfect for this year's theme.
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Met Gala 2026 brings Beyoncé, BLACKPINK, and the Kardashians together while stars like Ariana Grande and Blake Lively skip, signaling a shift in fashion power.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos is expected to make a statement at the Met Gala. Here's a look back at her most daring fashion choices through the years.

The Met Gala red carpet has seen it all: Doja Cat in cosplay as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Kim Kardashian in Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Mr President” gown and A-list pregnancy bump reveals. Ellie Muir speaks to Sivan Santhosh, who has created the event’s red carpet …