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The Met Gala 2026
The Met Gala begins and ends at The Carlyle
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Art is Fashion
On the first Monday in May, The Carlyle rolls out its yellow carpet for New York’s starriest night of couture and costume. Icons and luminaries step out of our gilded doors to give the world its first glimpse of the exceptional looks destined for The Costume Institute Benefit – affectionately known as the Met Gala, which marks the opening of the annual fashion exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Fashion is Art
This year, we invited New Yorker and fashion illustrator Richard Haines to capture this vivid display of sartorial expression. Haines commits to paper a type of reportage that a paparazzi flashbulb simply cannot convey – imagination, flair and the intangible electricity of the dressed body as art.
A Gathering Place of Legend
For nearly a century, The Carlyle has been defined by entertaining, alive with creativity and artistry. As inspired hosts with traditions honed over generations, we bring the world’s most unique together for evenings spent in the greatest of company. From cabaret and classic martinis to red carpet departures and storied after-parties, this is the place of possibility.
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As guests step out through our gilded doors, The Carlyle's iconic yellow carpet becomes the global stage for the first reveal of each Met Gala ensemble. It is here that unforgettable images are captured and shared around the world, with our Art Deco façade providing the ultimate picture-perfect backdrop.
Located just four blocks away from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Carlyle has been welcoming Met Gala attendees since the prestigious event began, providing a place to get ready before the event and return to once the magical night ends.
The art of entertaining is at the heart of everything we do at The Carlyle, where we play host to some of the most legendary nights in New York history.