Met Gala
The latest Met Gala news, pictures and opinion from Marie Claire's Editors
The Met Ball, or the Costume Institute Gala as it's officially called, is the Oscars of the fashion world. The annual gala celebrates the opening of the Metropolitan Museum's (The Met) fashion exhibition at the Costume Institute in New York but the red carpet bash attracts the great and the good of Hollywood. Who can forget the Met Ball 2011 where Madonna (pictured) shared a table with Sir Paul McCartney, Stella McCartney and Marc Jacobs, or Lady Gaga's Met Ball performance? And then there's the after-parties… Stay tuned to the latest Met Gala news and pictures here.
Met Gala
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This may be the most expensive watch to ever enter the Met Gala
Maluma's Jacob & Co timepiece needs to be seen to be believed
By Lauren Cunningham
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New-gen British designers were the unexpected stars of the Met Gala red carpet
Homegrown talent took centre-stage last night
By Clementina Jackson
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The 2025 Met Gala just proved that matte make-up is making a big comeback
A soft, blurred complexion is *chef's kiss*
By Denise Primbet
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Met Gala 2025: The 15 best dressed celebrities of the evening
We've narrowed it down so you don't have to
By Clementina Jackson
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The Met Gala 2025 red carpet live: all the best celebrity looks
Who wore what for fashion's biggest night out?
By Sofia Piza
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Emma Chamberlain and Jeremy Pope both wore this unexpected retailer at the 2025 Met Gala
It’s time to get bidding
By Jazzria Harris
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The most show-stopping Met Gala 2025 beauty looks we can't stop thinking about
Dramatic cat-eye and slick hair galore
By Denise Primbet
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The Very Best Met Gala Looks of All Time
Ahead of this year's event, we take a look in the archives
By Sunil Makan
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All the standout jewellery moments from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet
From chokers to brooches, the stars turned up the sparkle
By Jazzria Harris
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The power of Dandyism at this year's Met Gala
This year's theme promises to explore a meaningful conversation about fashion's history and the often overlooked narratives within it
By Basma Khalifa
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Butter Yellow dresses are trending, but Kate Moss has been wearing the shade since the 90s
In our increasingly chaotic world, butter yellow offers a sense of calm and warmth.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Why Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are skipping the 2025 Met Gala
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Swifties are convinced that Kim Kardashian's Met Gala look was a message to Taylor Swift
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Kim Kardashian's Met Gala corset sparks concern among fans
Is it safe?
By Lauren Hughes
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Is fashion finally slowing down?
The Met Gala has never been for the masses, but its impact—whether good or bad—reverberates.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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The inspiration behind J-Lo's Schiaparelli butterfly gown
Incredibly intricate work
By Lauren Hughes
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Ballardian fantasy or nightmare? This is how Met Gala guests interpreted 'The Garden of Time' dress code
Here's who nailed the theme
By Lauren Hughes
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All the stars arriving at the Met Gala for the first time ever
What a debut!
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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31 celebs who skipped the Met Gala this year
They were sorely missed
By Iris Goldsztajn
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Why Taylor Swift missed the Met Gala this year
Swifties were hoping for a Travis and Taylor debut
By Lauren Hughes
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VRAI X Stella McCartney unveil their sustainable jewellery collaboration at the Met Gala
The most sustainable Met Gala looks of the night
By Lily Russo-Bah
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Forget the bouncy blow out, at the Met Gala, boho waves were officially back
Big hair be-gone
By Jazzria Harris
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Phoebe Dynevor at the Met Gala is every bride's dream make-up look - here's how to recreate it
By Katie Thomas
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The Met Gala 2024: All of the best after party looks
Because the fun doesn't stop after the red carpet
By Sofia Piza
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The mothers were mothering at last night's Met Gala
Adwoa Aboah and Lea Michele brought secret plus ones to the Met Gala
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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The Met Gala 2024 red carpet live: all the must-see looks
See who wore what
By Sofia Piza
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The guests at the Met Gala have spoken: blush is back - dig out your corals, your pinks and your peaches
Forget the frocks, its all about the flush
By Katie Thomas