The crowded mirror shot quickly circulated online, echoing Kylie Jenner’s 2017 viral bathroom photo, while also spotlighting Chanel looks tied to the gala’s “Fashion is Art” theme.
Jenner’s original selfie became iconic partly because Met Gala chair Anna Wintour had long barred photos inside the venue beyond the famous stairs.
Has the Met Gala’s rebellious selfie become another calculated viral moment instead of a spontaneous one?
Why did the 2026 selfie lack the star power of the original, despite high-profile co-chairs like Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman?
Was Chanel's 'not-denim' couture a brilliant marketing move or a fashion misstep for the Met Gala's 'Art' theme?