The 2024 Met Gala is fast approaching, set to be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. As one of fashion’s biggest events, it will feature A-list stars such as Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Kim Kardashian, and co-chairs Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny, and Anna Wintour. The theme this year is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” tied to the institute’s latest exhibition, with a dress code of “The Garden of Time” that is sure to inspire an array of floral-inspired looks.
The Met Gala is a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, with attendees showcasing curated couture looks on the famous staircase. This year’s event will feature the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibition, offering a unique and immersive approach to fashion that aims to evoke how the pieces feel, move, sound, smell, and interact when being worn. The red carpet Livestream will be available on Vogue.com, TikTok, and YouTube, with hosts including Gwendoline Christie, La La Anthony, Ashley Graham, and special correspondent Emma Chamberlain.
The official dress code for this year’s Met Gala is “The Garden of Time,” inspired by the J.G. Ballard short story of the same name. Published in 1962, the story follows a count and countess living in a walled garden filled with crystal and glass botanicals. The co-chairs for this year’s event include Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, and Anna Wintour, with honorary chairs being Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and TikTok CEO Shou Chew.
The Met Gala is known for its high costs, with tickets reportedly priced at $50,000 per person in 2023, up from $30,000 in 2022. The event is a major fundraiser, raising nearly $22 million in 2023 alone. The iconic Met staircase was designed by architect Kevin Roche and added in 1975, stretching 154 feet wide and 13.5 feet tall. The Costume Institute boasts a collection of over 33,000 objects representing fashion from seven centuries.
As the event approaches, fashion enthusiasts and celebrity watchers can look forward to seeing the extravagant and inventive looks that grace the red carpet at the 2024 Met Gala. With a star-studded guest list, a captivating theme, and a glamorous dress code, the event promises to be an unforgettable night celebrating fearless fashion and creativity. Stay tuned to watch the Livestream and see how attendees interpret the theme of “The Garden of Time” in their unique and stylish ensembles.
