Join Fashion Group International of St. Louis (FGI) in celebrating the most spectacular looks in St. Louis alongside a livestream of the iconic New York Met Gala red carpet.
Guests will enter a world of fashion including a red carpet and a chance to discuss their style with local fashion leaders among displays of fashion as art by local designers organized by Black Creatives in the Lou. In addition to a watch party of the Met Gala red carpet with large screen projection, the evening also celebrates the 90th anniversary of FGI through Images of Illusion II, a juried fashion editorial pop-up photo exhibition. To submit an entry to the call for proposals for Images of Illusion II, click here.
Guests are invited to become part of the festivities through their art-inspired, expressive, and intentional looks, drawing inspiration from the 2026 Met Gala theme, Costume Art. Look no further than CAM’s current exhibition And I Saw New Heavens and a New Earth: The Partnership, Art, and Activism of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore for artistic representations of the body and self-representation. A guest runway walk will recognize outstanding individual interpretations of the theme.
Throughout the evening, all guests will be treated to complimentary light bites and drinks for purchase; a limited number of VIP packages with exclusive benefits are also available. The event cultivates an experience that is elevated, inclusive, and playful—where fashion, art, and community meet, and every guest is both artist and masterpiece.
Schedule
- 5:00 pm: Doors open for viewing exhibitions; red carpet livestream begins
- 6:00 pm: VIP Reception
- 6:30 pm: Guided tour for VIP ticketholders
- 7:00 pm: Guest- runway walk
- 7:45 pm: Awards ceremony
Free Tickets
The watch party, red carpet, and exhibitions are free to attend, but space is limited. Registration is encouraged; please click here to register.
VIP Tickets
FGI offers exclusive VIP tickets that include:
- Complimentary drink ticket
- Private VIP reception area with food
- Priority seating at the red carpet
- Limited edition bracelet
VIP tickets are $105 each, which includes a processing fee. To purchase a VIP ticket, please click here.
Accessibility Notes
- Seating is provided for the red carpet and watch party on a first come, first serve basis. VIP ticket holders receive priority seating. If you require seating for accessibility purposes, please email programs@camstl.org to reserve a seat.
- To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for this event, please contact programs@camstl.org with as much prior notice as possible to ensure availability.
