All of The Best Black Fashion From the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet
The day fashion lovers have been waiting for is finally here. Some of the most stylish celebs and influencers have descended on New York City for the 2026 Met Gala. The annual invite-only event is a fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and its Spring exhibition, “Costume Art.” This year’s dress code is “Fashion is Art,” which leaves the stars plenty of freedom to walk the carpet in their most colorful and creative looks yet.
And while we won’t know what’s going on inside the event where phones are off limits, we will get to see all of the gorgeous gowns and tailored tuxes as the stars arrive. From Teyana Taylor to Lewis Hamilton to 2026 co-chairs Venus Williams and Beyoncé, stick with The Root for ongoing coverage of all of the amazing fashion from Met Gala 2026.
Deborah Roberts
Journalist Deborah Roberts
La La Anthony
Actress and television personality La La Anthony
Naomi Elizee
Vogue’s Naomi Elizee
Kela Walker
Lifestyle influencer Kela Walker
