The Museum of Metropolitan Art in New York has announced that the dress code for this year's Met Gala will be 'Fashion is Art', inviting attendees to interpret and showcase their creativity through fashion. The event's high-profile co-chairs include notable figures like Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour from Vogue, reflecting the gala's reputation for celebrating artistic expression in fashion.

In addition to the primary co-chairs, a diverse 'host committee' has been established, chaired by designer Anthony Vaccarello and filmmaker Zoë Kravitz. This committee includes a range of artists and entertainers such as Sabrina Carpenter, Teyana Taylor, Lena Dunham, Misty Copeland, Angela Bassett, and athlete Aimee Mullins, indicating a focus on a variety of talents and perspectives within the fashion industry. The inclusion of these diverse personalities aims to enrich the event and make the concept of 'Fashion is Art' accessible to a wider audience.

The Met Gala serves not only as a glamorous party but also as a significant fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It traditionally marks the launch of the museum's spring fashion exhibit, making it a highly anticipated event in the fashion calendar. The theme 'Fashion is Art' suggests opportunities for attendees to explore artistic interpretations through their attire, thereby emphasizing the merging of fashion and art in contemporary culture.