As the curtain rises on the 2024 Met Gala, all eyes turn to the star-studded ensemble set to host this year’s festivities. Leading the charge are luminaries Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth, following in the illustrious footsteps of last year’s celebrated group: Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Vogue’s iconic editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour. With her visionary leadership since 1995, Wintour has shaped the Met Gala into the beloved annual celebration of fashion that it is today.
What’s the Dress Code for the Met Gala 2024?
This year’s Met Gala invites guests to interpret the theme “The Garden of Time,” drawing inspiration from J.G. Ballard’s evocative short story penned in 1962. Expect to see an array of floral and botanical-inspired ensembles gracing the famed Met Gala red carpet, as attendees breathe life into this captivating theme. The Costume Institute exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, dubbed ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,’ will be the highlight, featuring over 250 stunning pieces from the institute’s collection. These treasures, many of which have been hidden from public view, are set to captivate and inspire.
What Exactly is the Met Gala?
Much more than just a glamorous affair, the Met Gala serves as a charitable fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s esteemed Costume Institute. Traditionally timed to coincide with the unveiling of its annual fashion exhibition, the event consistently garners eight-figure sums in support of the arts.
What Happens Behind the Scenes at the Met Gala?
The inner workings of the Met Gala remain shrouded in secrecy, with guests strictly adhering to the no-phone policy to preserve the event’s mystique. While the public may be excluded from the affair, exclusive glimpses from inside are occasionally revealed, offering tantalizing insights into the evening’s proceedings, from table settings and menus to décor. A high-profile performer typically graces the stage, treating attendees to unforgettable entertainment, while guests have the opportunity to explore the exhibition before coming together for an elegant dinner.
Where and When Does the Met Gala Take Place?
Each year, the Met Gala unfolds within the hallowed halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, an iconic setting befitting the grandeur of the occasion. Attendees, hailing from near and far, often seek accommodations at nearby hotels, congregating at select celebrity-favored locales in the days leading up to the event. The Met Gala 2024 is on Monday, May 6, in New York City at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year’s event will celebrate the Costume Institute’s exciting new exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”
Who Receives the Coveted Invitations?
Until the eleventh hour, the guest list remains a closely guarded secret, with anticipation building over which luminaries will grace the red carpet. From music icons like Beyoncé to supermodels such as Gigi Hadid, the Met Gala attracts a constellation of stars, with designers frequently accompanying their muses, creating unforgettable moments that echo through fashion history.
What is the theme of the Met Gala 2024?
The theme for the 2024 Met Gala is inspired by the Costume Institute’s exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with the official dress code being “The Garden of Time.” The exhibition will showcase around 250 rare items from the Costume Institute’s collection, spanning over 400 years of fashion history. Expect to see iconic designs by Schiaparelli, Dior, Givenchy, and more. Some pieces, like a Charles Frederick Worth ball gown from 1877, will be displayed through innovative techniques like video animation and AI.
Andrew Bolton, the Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute, shared that the exhibition will be divided into three main “zones”—Land, Sea, and Sky—each paying homage to the wonders of the natural world. “It is very much an ode to nature and the emotional poetics of fashion,” he explained.
How can I watch (or rewatch) the Met Gala 2024?
You can catch all the action of the Met Gala 2024’s red carpet arrivals on Vogue.com. Hosting the carpet this year are actor Gwendoline Christie, producer and actor La La Anthony, and model Ashley Graham. Emma Chamberlain will be back as Vogue’s special correspondent, ready to interview some of the gala’s biggest stars.
As the Met Gala 2024 unfolds, it promises to be an evening of unparalleled elegance and spectacle, as fashion’s brightest stars converge to celebrate art, creativity, and the enduring spirit of couture. The event promises to be a dazzling affair, showcasing the latest in fashion and style.
