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Met Gala Kicks Off with Musical Performance, White Carpet, and Celebrity Parade

From El Nacional · (15m ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Met Gala 2026 commenced with a white carpet, a musical performance, and the arrival of numerous celebrities.
  • Performers opened the event before a procession of stars, including organizers Anna Wintour and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, and actress Nicole Kidman.
  • Beyoncé, one of the evening's hosts, is expected to make an appearance after a ten-year absence, while Bad Bunny's ensemble is anticipated to be a surprise.

The Met Gala 2026 has officially begun, transforming the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a dazzling spectacle of fashion and celebrity. This year's event eschews the traditional red carpet for a striking white one, adorned with a floral garden of cascading white wisteria, setting a unique stage for the night's festivities.

The evening kicked off with a vibrant musical performance, setting an energetic tone before the procession of stars began. Among the notable figures present were Vogue editor Anna Wintour, key sponsor Lauren Sánchez Bezos, and acclaimed actress Nicole Kidman. The anticipation is palpable for the arrival of Beyoncé, a co-host for the evening, who returns after a decade-long hiatus, promising a significant moment for the gala.

Benito has thought a lot about his outfit and will surprise everyone

— Anna WintourSpeaking about Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny's anticipated Met Gala attire.

Adding to the excitement, Anna Wintour hinted that Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny's outfit is meticulously planned and expected to surprise attendees. Chloe Malle, Wintour's successor at Vogue, described the accompanying exhibition, 'Costume Art,' as 'spectacular,' emphasizing its exploration of historical concepts of corporeality and fashion. Early arrivals included models Cara Delevingne and Ashley Graham, alongside television personality LaLa Anthony, signaling a night filled with high fashion and star power.

spectacular

— Chloe MalleDescribing the 'Costume Art' exhibition accompanying the Met Gala.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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