As coverage of fashion's biggest night continues, celebrities including Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Sabrina Carpenter, and more joined co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photographer Phil Oh captured arrivals starting at 4:30 p.m. from the foot of the steps, aligning with the 'Fashion is Art' dress code for the 'Costume Art' exhibition.
Following the 2026 Met Gala overview and early red carpet highlights, live arrivals unfolded at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams led the way, accompanied by host committee members Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz. Standouts included Rihanna with A$AP Rocky, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Lisa, Maya Hawke, Jennie, and Lorde (spotted later). Phil Oh documented the action from Sprinter vans arriving at the steps starting at 4:30 p.m. ET on May 4, 2026, with updates into early May 5. Guests interpreted the 'Fashion is Art' dress code through motifs like Hellenistic drapery and anatomical forms. Vogue spotlighted theme-aligned looks emphasizing silhouettes and storytelling, with reader polls for best-dressed.