Here’s What 13 Celebrities Wore At The Vogue’s Met Gala 2026 Pre-Party

The lead-up to the Met Gala 2026 officially kicked off on Friday, May 1, with Vogue’s annual pre-party, held in New York City.

Meanwhile, outside Madame Tussauds in Times Square, fans had already begun gathering in anticipation of catching a glimpse of celebrities as they arrived for the evening.

Inside, the space was filled with designers, models, actors, and industry insiders gathering just days before fashion’s biggest night.

The party, hosted by Chloe Malle, Teyana Taylor, and Simone Ashley, welcomed an array of big names from the worlds of fashion and entertainment.

Throughout the evening, guests mingled, explored the venue, and soaked in the excitement building for the upcoming Met Gala.

The pre-party set the tone for the weekend's main event.

The Met Gala is set for Monday, May 4, in New York City, with around 450 guests expected, uniting top names from fashion, film, music, and sports.

With co-chairs including Anna Wintour, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams, the night is expected to draw major attention once again.

As always, with much of the guest list unconfirmed and details closely guarded by organizers, speculation continues to swirl among fans and media about which celebrities might appear on the red carpet.

As we prepare for the main event, let’s check out the Met Gala’s pre-party celebrity looks.

#1 KUN

Met Gala weekend went global tonight✨ Chinese pop superstar KUN arrived at Vogue’s Met Gala pre-party inside Madame Tussauds in Times Square and honestly… most of the crowd outside seemed to be waiting for him 🥰 Hundreds of fans packed 42nd Street as celebrities pushed through… pic.twitter.com/lg1brpy14Z
— New York Mickey (@MickmickNYC) May 2, 2026

#2 Gabriette

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— Media Updates (@mediaforupdates) May 2, 2026

#3 Georgina Rodriguez

#4 Irina Shayk

#5 Sombr

GÊMEOS! sombr ontem na festa anual da revista Vogue em New York. pic.twitter.com/DKKfhUSrSh
— Sombr Brasil (@SombrBR1) May 2, 2026

#6 Odessa A'zion

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— Media Updates (@mediaforupdates) May 2, 2026

#7 Teyana Taylor

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— Media Updates (@mediaforupdates) May 2, 2026

#8 Isha Ambani

Isha Ambani in @ManishMalhotra x Swedesh Look at Vogue's 2026 Met Gala Pre-Party Look. pic.twitter.com/8fwKh6r6g2
— My Attire (@MyAttire0008) May 2, 2026

#9 Vera Wang

Vera Wang proving once again that timeless style never goes out of fashion 👠✨ The legendary designer stepped into the chaos outside Vogue’s Met Gala pre-party at Madame Tussauds in Times Square before disappearing back into the NYC crowds as fans and tourists packed 42nd Street… pic.twitter.com/j5LMWtgEZM
— New York Mickey (@MickmickNYC) May 2, 2026