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The Met Gala Theme Over the Years: A Look Back at Many First Mondays in May

Vogue / 04 May 2026 / 7h ago

Culture Index

Score Breakdown

Relevance

9/25

Freshness

25/25

Authority

25/20

Brand Signal

6/15

Depth

2/15

5-Axis Cultural Radar

Here’s a look back at every Met Gala theme since 1995, from “Haute Couture” to the 2026 theme, “Costume Art.”