Vogue's upcoming Costume Art exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, timed to the Met Gala, features a diverse range of people, including pregnant, disabled, and aging bodies. The exhibit, which opens May 10 and runs through January 2027, uses real-life models and themes like self-identifying mannequins. The move reflects a shift in representation from traditional museum displays to more diverse forms of body. The exhibition aligns with the Met's broader framing of fashion as an art form and will be used in the museum's permanent collection.