Several stars attended the 2024 Met Gala nearly naked, ignoring the night’s “Garden of Time” theme. Doja Cat shocked fans with her diaphanous white Vetements dress doused with hair gel and water, revealing her breasts and butt. Similarly, Emily Ratajkowski wore a shimmering Versace crochet number with very little coverage. Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, and others also embraced the trend of showing skin at the event. Rita Ora attempted to cover her private parts with her hands while wearing a nude see-through bodysuit, and FKA Twigs went almost completely naked in a beaded dress.
Vogue’s EIC Anna Wintour had laid out the theme as “Garden of Time,” but many stars seemed to have misunderstood or ignored it. Wintour apologized for the confusion caused by the exhibit “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” which accompanied the event. She admitted that the theme was too broad and subject to interpretation, leading to the confusion among attendees. Despite her attempt to clarify the dress code later on, many stars still went for revealing outfits at the Gala, contrary to the original theme. Wintour expressed concerns about the lack of adherence to the dress code and the potential chaos that could ensue as a result of the misunderstanding.
Wintour also addressed the decision to not proceed with a tribute to controversial fashion designer John Galliano, who had been blacklisted for anti-semitic comments. A documentary detailing Galliano’s past and his fight for forgiveness led the museum to put the retrospective on hold indefinitely. Wintour’s decision reflected the sensitivity around the issue and the potential controversy that a tribute to Galliano at the Gala could generate. By backtracking on the initial theme and avoiding the Galliano tribute, Wintour tried to navigate through the challenges faced by the event and maintain its integrity amid the controversies surrounding it.
In a separate context, Wintour discussed her dislike for onions, chives, and garlic, which had led to their exclusion from the Gala’s dinner menu. She also defended the cellphone ban at the event, emphasizing the importance of genuine conversations and interactions among guests without the distraction of technology. By implementing these rules and exclusions, Wintour aimed to create a particular atmosphere at the Gala where guests could engage with each other on a deeper level and experience the event without the constant presence of cellphones or certain foods. These decisions reflected Wintour’s vision for the Gala and her efforts to uphold its exclusivity and prestige.
