Inspired by the Met Museum Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition, Costume Art , this year's fundraising gala dress code is "Fashion is Art." Not only does the 2026 Met Gala mark Beyoncé's first appearance at the event in a decade, but the red carpet theme means we're in for a wild ride as celebrities are invited to use their bodies as a canvas (both literally and figuratively). The guest list includes Sabrina Carpenter , Zoë Kravitz, and Nicole Kidman (who is a co-chair alongside Beyoncé and Venus Williams), and if the 2025 Met Gala looks are any indication, there's bound to be at least a few unforgettable red carpet moments this year. To celebrate the looks we've seen over the years, we've ranked the best Met Gala themes from the past two decades based on the iconic celebrity outfits they inspired. Without further ado, let's get started: 1. As a certified fan favorite, it's probably no surprise that the 2018 Met Gala is first on this list.…