Stars Gather for Vogue's Met Gala Pre-Party, Setting the Tone for Fashion's Biggest Night

The countdown to one of fashion's most anticipated events has begun, with Hollywood's elite gathering for Vogue's 2026 Met Gala Pre-Party to ring in the weekend.

Among those in attendance were Sombr, Irina Shayk, Isha Ambani, Teyana Taylor, Ashley Graham, Nina Dobrev, Lila Moss, Simone Ashley, Gabbriette, Laura Harrier, Georgina Rodriguez, Orhan Awatramani, Eva Chen, Vera Wang, Zac Posen, and Summer the Guy, all bringing their fashion A-game to the celebration.

This year's gala, helmed by co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, centers on the theme "Costume Art: The Dressed Body as Art"—a concept already inspiring daring style choices among attendees.

Isha Ambani, a business leader, arts patron, and philanthropist, made a striking impression in a custom Manish Malhotra creation crafted in collaboration with Swadesh. The intricate design incorporated 26 distinct borders, directly referencing the gala's costume art focus while celebrating traditional craftsmanship through a contemporary aesthetic.

The Vogue pre-party has evolved into a fashion calendar fixture, serving as the unofficial kickoff to the Met Gala and offering early insight into the evening's sartorial themes and the caliber of celebrity attendance expected at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's iconic event.