Met gala 2026 unveils exclusive merchandise to mark fashion's artistic inauguration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Met Gala is poised to make history as the event inaugurates the newly constructed 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries, which will serve as the permanent home for the Costume Institute. This year's 'Fashion Is Art' theme solidifies fashion's place alongside fine Art, exploring the dressed body across 5,000 years of artistic depictions.

Met store unveils limited-edition items

In anticipation of tonight's extravaganza, The Met Store has released a range of exclusive, special-edition items inspired by the 'Costume Art' exhibition. From designer silk scarves by Tory Burch to limited-edition Thom Browne nesting dolls, the offerings cater to fashion enthusiasts and art aficionados alike.

Other bespoke items include a Michael Kors-designed T-shirt and tote bag, as well as John Derian decoupage trays and paperweights. Hand-fired vases by artist Elif Uras and fragrances by Jean Paul Gaultier complete the collection. These exclusive pieces are now available online at store.metmuseum.org, with additional items set to hit shelves in-store on May 5.