Taylor Swift co-chaired the 2016 Met Gala with Anna Wintour, Idris Elba, and Jonathan Ive.
The gala was held on May 2, 2016, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Swift attended as one of the event’s celebrity co-chairs and wore a silver metallic Louis Vuitton look with lace-up sandals, a style that matched the evening’s futuristic emphasis.
Idris Elba represented film, while Jonathan Ive represented technology as Apple’s chief design officer. Their inclusion reflected the exhibition’s interest in how technological innovation affects clothing design and production.
Swift’s role as co-chair is sometimes confused with her later Met Gala appearances, particularly her 2024 return. The 2016 event was also notable for its strong partnership with Louis Vuitton and for presenting fashion technology as a central museum subject rather than merely a red-carpet trend.