# Squiz Shortcuts: Fashion Critical's take on the 2026 Met Gala

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Podcast: [Squiz Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/squiz-today-632196)
Published: 2026-05-06T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you were anywhere near a social media feed on Tuesday, you would have likely been bombarded with posts and stories about the Met Gala. It might seem like the event is only getting bigger with each consecutive year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we have special guest Fashion Critical, talking about the looks, the history and why the Met Gala is becoming such a big deal. Squiz Recommends: Scrolling: Through Fashion Critical's ⁠Facebook review of every lewk⁠ of the night... Reading: For more history on the Met Gala and how it became what it is today, this Vogue article traces its evolution... Reading: And to take a look at every outfit from the evening, check out Vogue's gallery. For more from Fashion Critical: Instagram: @fashion_critical Facebook: Fashion Critical Book: Fashion Critical SPONSOR - Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster. Researched by Larissa Huntington and Sophie Felice. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au ⁠Squiz Shortcuts⁠ is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.

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