‘Met Gala’, the biggest event in the world of Hollywood and fashion, was much talked about. It is discussed every year and even in 2026, this event is in the headlines for its grandeur and red carpet looks of celebs. For the past few years, the Met Gala has been organized under the supervision of Anna Wintour, Global Editorial Director of Vogue Magazine.

As difficult as it is to gain entry to this event, it is equally difficult to follow the rules here. One of these is the rule of husband and wife not sitting together. If you do not follow these rules then you may be banned from coming here forever. Let us know about some such unique and strict rules related to Met Gala…

Why don’t husband and wife sit together?
The seating plan for the Met Gala starts being prepared much in advance. There is a special rule here that no guest can sit with his spouse. Organizers want people to meet and talk to new people. The seating is decided in such a way that people from two different areas can sit together and discuss new topics.

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Ban on garlic and onion in food
You might be surprised to know, but garlic and onion are completely banned in the Met Gala menu. The organizers believe that they are not included so that the guests do not have bad breath and there is no problem in conversation.

no-phone policy
To attend the Met Gala, guests must be at least 18 years of age. Along with this, there is a strict ban on using phones inside the venue and posting on social media. The organizers want the guests to enjoy the event and maintain privacy.

Smoking and dress code
It is organized in New York City, so smoking is completely prohibited here under city rules. Talking about dress code, the theme of 2026 is ‘Costume Art’ and the dress code has been kept as ‘Fashion is Art’. This time the celebs presented their body like a canvas through their dress.

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How much are Met Gala tickets?
This year the ticket price for one person is US $ 100,000 (more than Rs 94 lakh), which has increased by $ 25,000 compared to last year. The starting price of one table is 350000 dollars. Usually the tables are bought by big fashion brands for which it is necessary to take permission from Vogue.

Billionaire Ananya Birla has taken the internet by storm with her first appearance on the prestigious red carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her Met Gala 206 look was in line with the event’s theme, ‘Fashion is Art’. Ananya debuted on the red carpet of Met Gala in a stunning all-black gown by Robert Wun and everyone was left in awe of her look.

Ananya Birla’s Met Gala 2026 look
For her grand debut at the Met Gala 2026, Ananya was seen in a stunning all-black flared gown designed by Robert Bunin. Her outfit featured a sharp tailored jacket with a flared peplum at the waist, paired with an attractive skirt, which gave a sculptural feel to the entire look.

Ananya’s metallic mask became a topic of discussion
Although Ananya’s outfit was stylish and stunning, the real talking point was a bold metallic mask by Subodh Gupta. Made of stainless steel, this mask completely covered Ananya’s face. This mask brought her entire look into the limelight and caught everyone’s attention. Now Ananya’s Met Gala 2026 pictures are setting social media on fire.

What was the purpose of wearing a mask?
Ananya’s purpose of hiding her face with a metallic mask was to highlight her outfit with style. So that everyone’s attention goes to her dress instead of her face. Let us tell you that this look of Ananya Birla was designed by Rhea Kapoor which was quite impressive. Whereas Ananya styled herself with Mehta & Sons jewellery. At the same time, she had kept her hair open.

Bollywood actresses were impressed by Ananya Birla’s look
Now people are praising this look of Ananya. From Kareena Kapoor to Zoya Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar have praised her look.

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The world’s most glamorous fashion event Met Gala 2026 has started today. Like every year, this time too strange and different fashion is being seen. Met Gala 2026 is being held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. You can watch its live stream on Vogue’s digital platform, YouTube and TikTok. Apart from this, you will also get to see it on many international news channels and social media platforms.

This year’s theme has been ‘Costume Art’ and its dress code is ‘Fashion Is Art’, in which celebrities show art and history through their clothes. This is the reason why strange and different types of outfits are seen here.

When can you watch it in India?

The Met Gala starts around 6 pm New York time. There is a difference of about 9.5 hours between India and New York, so this event can be seen in India at around 3:30 am the next day. The red carpet starts at this time, where the stars are seen in their special and unique clothes. This time is special for fashion lovers.

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Who will join from India?

According to News 18, this year big celebrities like Isha Ambani, Natasha Poonawala, Manish Malhotra, Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh can attend the event. However, this time some news is coming that Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone will not be a part of it, but no clear information has been received yet.

The price of a ticket is in crores

Met Gala is counted among the most expensive events in the world. According to BBC. Its single ticket costs around $75,000 i.e. around Rs 60 lakh. The price of one table is 3.5 lakh dollars i.e. about 3 crore rupees. However, most of the celebrities themselves do not pay money because fashion brands invite them as their guests. This gives promotion to the brands as their clothes become famous all over the world.

What is Met Gala?

Let us tell you that Met Gala is a big fashion and fundraising event, which takes place every year in New York. Its purpose is to collect funds for the Costume Institute. About 400-450 big celebrities participate in it. Red carpet is its biggest attraction, where the world’s most unique fashion can be seen.

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