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The official dress code and co-chairs for the 2024 Met Gala have finally been revealed.
On 15 February, Vogue announced that Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, and editor-in-chief Anna Wintour will serve as co-chairs for this year’s Met Gala. The annual fashion event, which takes place on the first Monday in May, will coincide with the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibit, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”.
Much like every year, the Met Gala comes with its own dress code. For the 2024 Met Gala, attendees must follow a dress code loosely labelled, “The Garden of Time”. In line with the forthcoming exhibit - which is centred around 50 historically significant pieces, some of which are far too fragile ever to be worn again - the dress code takes inspiration from a short story of the same title, written by JG Ballard in 1962.
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According to Vogue, “The Garden of Time” follows Count Axel and his wife, the Countess, who live in an elegant villa that overlooks a beautiful garden. However, an angry mob draws nearer to the villa every hour and Count Axel must pluck a flower from his garden to reverse time. But as the number of flowers in his garden dwindle, the mob ultimately descends on the villa and its now-barren garden.
To put it simply, Met Gala guests must follow a dress code that resembles fleeting beauty. Of course, attendees can embrace the obvious by wearing florals - or even real life flowers - to represent an actual garden. For this option, Vogue recommended looking at the “Sleeping Beauties” exhibition itself, which has a black evening coat by Charles Frederick Worth from 1889 on display.
Another motif in the Met Gala’s “The Garden of Time” dress code is time, or the passing of it. Attendees could consider wearing items featuring clocks, such as Moschino’s grandfather clock gown from Fall 2022.
The Costume Institute’s exhibit “Sleeping Beauties” is also rife with inspiration for this year’s dress code. Nearly 250 items will be drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, featuring designs from Elsa Schiaparelli, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, and Givenchy to span 400 years of fashion history. The exhibition will be designed around three main zones: land, sea, and sky. Each “zone” will symbolise the natural materials used within it to create garments. By emphasising the natural world and how its been used in fashion throughout time, sustainability will remain a key focus throughout the exhibit.
While Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is returning once again as Met Gala co-chair, this year marks the first Met Gala for Marvel actor Chris Hemsworth. The “On The Floor” singer has attended the annual fashion extravaganza 13 times, while Zendaya fans are well aware of the show-stopping looks she’s worn on the steps of the Met. As for rapper Bad Bunny, he will be celebrating his third year at the Met Gala, this time as co-chair. Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will also serve as honourary chairs for the evening.
The theme for last year’s Met Gala celebrated the late legendary designer, Karl Lagerfeld. “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” aimed to examine Lagerfeld’s legacy by bringing together 150 creations from his time as creative director of Fendi, Chloe, and Chanel. However, the theme sparked considerable backlash due to Lagerfeld’s controversial history of making fatphobic, hom*ophobic, and derogatory comments towards women.
The Met Gala is the annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. As a result, the price to attend the event can cost as high as $50,000 per person. This year, single tickets are priced at $75,000, while tables cost a minimum of 350,000, according to a New York Times report.
FAQs
This year's 2024 Met Gala dress code was “The Garden of Time.” Inspired by J.G. Ballard's short story of the same title, written in 1962, it was interpreted in a myriad of ways. We certainly saw many a floral and botanical looks grace the famed Met Gala red carpet.
What is the theme for the 2024 Met Gala? ›
The Met Gala returned on the first Monday in May with the annual celebration of the Costume Institute's upcoming exhibition, which, for 2024, is entitled 'Sleeping Beauty: Reawakening Fashion'.
What is a Met Gala dress code? ›
To put it simply, Met Gala guests must follow a dress code that resembles fleeting beauty. Of course, attendees can embrace the obvious by wearing florals - or even real life flowers - to represent an actual garden.
Who is the Met Gala winner in 2024? ›
However, it was Indian fashion entrepreneur and philanthropist Mona Patel who truly stole the show . The Met Gala 2024 saw a number of desi girls hit the green carpet in their fashionable best.
What are the dress codes for gala? ›
Traditionally (and typically), galas are highly formal events that generally follow a black tie dress code, meaning it's the second most formal attire after white tie. Although many organizers also choose to keep the dress code semi-formal, it's best to check your invitation to know the details of the dress code.
What is the dress code for the Met? ›
While there is no dress code at the Met, we recommend comfortable clothing appropriate for a professional setting. Attendees tend to dress more formally for Galas or openings of new productions, but this is optional. Are children allowed?
How much is a Met Gala ticket? ›
An individual ticket goes for around $75,000 (£60,000), more than the average down payment on a house. A 10-seat table starts at $350,000. In 1995, Ms Wintour's first year overseeing the event, a ticket cost just $1,000.
Who are the chairs of the 2024 Met Gala? ›
This year, Anna Wintour, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny will head up the gala taking place on Monday. The co-chairs were revealed in February in an Instagram video created to look as if the five were yukking it up in a group text message.
What date is the Met Gala 2024? ›
Who is not allowed at the Met Gala? ›
Anna Wintour, chairperson of the Met Gala since 1995, has only ever declared one person banned from the prestigious fundraiser. That person is Donald Trump, who was reportedly banned back in 2017.
While we all love fabrics like denim or jersey, they're far too casual for a gala, and wearing them can be a big faux-paus. Stick to more luxurious materials like silk, satin, velvet, sequins, and feathers to ensure your look airs on the side of formality.
Do Met Gala guests pay for their dresses? ›
Notably, celebrity attendees generally don't pay for their own ticket, with entry costs and costumes financed by the major fashion houses who dress and invite them.
What is the theme of the 2024 Met Gala? ›
"Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," explained. NEW YORK - If you're trying to explain the 2024 Met Gala theme, you can look to the classic fable, "Sleeping Beauty."
What is the theme for Vogue 2024? ›
Vogue | The 2024 #MetGala theme is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” but the evening's dress code, however, is “The Garden of Time,” based…
How much does it cost to go to the Met Gala in 2024? ›
An individual ticket goes for around $75,000 (£60,000), more than the average down payment on a house. A 10-seat table starts at $350,000. In 1995, Ms Wintour's first year overseeing the event, a ticket cost just $1,000.
What is the fashion exhibit at Met 2024? ›
The Costume Institute's spring 2024 exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, reactivates the sensory capacities of masterworks in the Museum's collection through first-hand research, conservation analysis, and diverse technologies—from cutting-edge tools of artificial intelligence and computer-generated ...
What are the requirements to be at the Met Gala? ›
Rules of the Met Gala
- Attendees must pay for their Met Gala ticket. ...
- You cannot post on social media from inside the Met Gala. ...
- Your Met Gala look must be preapproved. ...
- Certain foods are banned from the menu. ...
- You must adhere to a carefully designed seating chart. ...
- You can get banned from the Met Gala.
“Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" was the Met Gala theme that year, prompting suspicion over whether the age restriction was in place because of it. Event organizers toldTHR it had nothing to do with the theme, rather an executive decision that “it's not an appropriate event for people under 18.”
