Fashion’s biggest night is happening RIGHT NOW on the steps of the Met. Theme: Costume Art. Dress code: Fashion Is Art. Beyoncé’s first appearance in a decade. Jeff Bezos writing a $10 million cheque and catching heat for it. Let’s go.
First: How to Watch It RIGHT NOW
- VOGUE LIVE vogue.com, YouTube (@voguemagazine), TikTok (@voguemagazine) — FREE, no login
- E! LIVE E! Network on cable/satellite · Stream via DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock · from 6PM ET
- HOSTS Ashley Graham, Cara Delevingne & La La Anthony on Vogue · Zuri Hall on E! · Emma Chamberlain as special correspondent
- HOTEL COVERAGE E! streaming celebrity departures LIVE from The Pierre, The Carlyle, and The Mark Hotel
- ARRIVES UNTIL Red carpet open until ~8PM ET · Big names traditionally arrive 7–8PM · Beyoncé time: no one knows
The Looks Arriving Now — Then vs Now
NICOLE KIDMAN 2026: Red sequinned Chanel gown · feather detail · peplum · blonde waves · minimal accessories 2025: Oversized structured Balenciaga suit, sharp shoulders, slicked back hair ✨ The feathers. The sequins. The daughter. Kidman understood the assignment and delivered it in Chanel, as God intended.
VENUS WILLIAMS 2026: Sparkling black gown · architectural ornate collar piece · statement jewellery · first-time chair energy 2024: Custom Elie Saab cape gown in ivory with floral embroidery — stood alone at the top of the steps ✨ Venus Williams has been dressing for moments her entire career. This collar piece is already going everywhere.
ANNA WINTOUR 2026: Chanel feather motif jacket · Van Cleef & Arpels necklace · exactly what you expected and exactly right 2025: Custom Chanel floral column gown · lace overlay · classic Wintour bob ✨ Anna Wintour wearing Chanel to the Met Gala is the single most consistent thing in fashion. We would riot if she changed.
CARA DELEVINGNE 2026: Custom Ralph Lauren dress · Vogue red carpet host · first look of the night from the stream 2023: Head-to-toe Karl Lagerfeld tribute look · blonde bob · dramatic black liner ✨ Custom Ralph Lauren is a safe choice for a host. Cara Delevingne has never in her life made a safe choice before tonight. We’re watching.
OTHER LOOKS RIGHT NOW
Ones to Watch for the Rest of Tonight
- Rihanna — showed up at 10pm last year to announce her third pregnancy. She will arrive when she decides to arrive.
- Sabrina Carpenter — went pantsless last year. Did the BRAT number at Coachella. The bar is where she left it.
- Kylie Jenner — already posted a throwback on her Instagram Stories of her past Met looks, from 2015 Balmain to last year’s Ferragamo. She is coming and she is ready.
We’re updating this all night. Keep refreshing. Keep watching. The Vogue stream is free and it’s live right now at youtube.com/vogue. The carpet doesn’t close until 8pm ET. The best looks always come last.
