New theme for Met Gala 2027 is: 'extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday'

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the theme for the 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and annual Met Gala on Thursday morning. Titled extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday, the theme focuses on seeing the everyday anew, according to Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton, Stephanie Kramer, and Emily Mushaben. This concept encourages a fresh perspective on daily attire, prompting discussions on whether celebrities can successfully interpret the assignment based on previous red carpet appearances.