7 major political moments from the 2026 Met Gala

When the inaugural Met Gala was held in 1948, it was primarily a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. While the event is still very much a fundraiser at its core, it’s fair to say that the night has evolved in the intervening decades. Today, the Met Gala commands a colossal amount of attention, with the internet allowing laypeople all over the world to get a glimpse into the once-exclusive event. As a result, thehellip; read more raquo;