The Met Gala is always an explosion of creativity, and this year was no exception. As the Met celebrated its new exhibition “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” the theme of the evening, along with the corresponding dress code, was “The Garden of Time,” inspired by a 1962 short story by J.G. Ballard.
Imagine a cascade of flowers, a true riot of colors and shapes! Yes, we know that flowers may seem like a predictable theme (Florals… For Spring? Groundbreaking), yet this time they played a fundamental role in the narrative of fashion’s rebirth and renewal, with nature at the center of the imagery.
And what about the most iconic looks on the red carpet? Kendall Jenner graced the red carpet in an epic 1999 creation by Givenchy, while Zendaya dazzled in a Maison Margiela piece reminiscent of John Galliano’s couture for Dior’s Spring/Summer 1999 collection. Not to be outdone, Lana Del Rey showcased an Alexander McQueen dress that made us dream of the splendors of the House’s Fall/Winter 2006 collection.
The Met Gala is always a magical occasion where fashion merges with art, reaching astronomical heights of creativity. This year, we witnessed an ode to rebirth and renewal, as celebrities and designers transformed the red carpet into an enchanted garden of styles and inspirations.
Some Best Looks from the 2024 Met Gala
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Kim Kardashian at the 2024 Met Gala: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Nicole Kidman attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Lana Del Rey attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Kendall Jenner attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image contains nudity.) Emily Ratajkowski attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Kylie Jenner attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Vittoria Ceretti attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Sarah Jessica Parker attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Gigi Hadid attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Marleen Moise/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Zendaya attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Gwendoline Christie attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Jennifer Lopez attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Marleen Moise/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Rosalia attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
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