The first Monday in May has arrived, which means it’s Met Gala time.
For its 2024 edition, the annual fundraiser benefiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute was hosted by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Anna Wintour with the theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” (the title of the Institute’s latest exhibition), and a dress code of “The Garden of Time,” a reference to the 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name.
Accordingly all the stars arrived in New York City donning the finest horticulture-inspired couture, with natural designs and floral garnishes abound. Below, you the outfits worn by Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Rosalía, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Jennie of BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, Lil Nas X, Tyla, plus Zendaya, Ayo Edebiri, Lily Gladstone, and Uma Thurman.
Notably, 2024 marks the most expensive year in history for the already-uber-ritzy Gala, with ticket prices for those not invited rising by 50% from last year to $75,000 a seat. Both TikTok and the fashion brand Loewe were sponsors of the event, with TikTok’s CEO, Shou Chew, and Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, being named honorary chairs.
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Rosalía
Rosalía at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Charli XCX
Charli XCX at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Zendaya
Zendaya at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Jennie (of BLACKPINK)
Jennie of BLACKPINK at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Dove Cameron and Damiano David of Måneskin
Dove Cameron and Damiano David of Måneskin at the 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Donald Glover
Donald Glover at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Stray Kids
Stray Kids at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Tyla
Tyla at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Lily Gladstone
Lily Gladstone at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
Adrien Brody
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Adrien Brody 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)
Adrien Brody at 2024 Met Gala, photo via Getty Images
