2024 Met Gala: A Night of Fashion Extravaganza
As the 2024 Met Gala unfolded, the green carpet was graced by hundreds of celebrities showcasing their most exquisite ensembles. This annual event, known as fashion's grandest night, witnessed an array of floral-themed outfits stealing the spotlight as renowned stars made their grand entrance.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's fundraising gala is an exclusive affair reserved for the elite in the realms of fashion, film, and art. Guests pushed the boundaries, opting for bold choices and aiming to captivate the audience.
"It's a celebration of creativity and uniqueness," expressed Kylie Minogue.
The event's "Garden of Time" theme paid homage to nature, symbolizing the transient nature of fashion.
"I always pay tribute to the garden of time by cherishing the present moment," shared Jonathan Groff.
Cardi B Steals the Show on the Red Carpet
The night was filled with remarkable moments and extravagant looks. Cardi B made a grand entrance with the assistance of eight handlers, while Lana Del Ray sported an elaborate antler headpiece, and Lizzo required aid to turn her head.
The Met Gala marks the opening of the museum's 2024 spring exhibition, named "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." There will be 250 rare historical garments on display, including some pieces so fragile they cannot even be worn by mannequins.
"I hear some of the pieces are incredibly old and fragile. So I'm gonna make sure to not fall over and tip over any of the exhibition pieces," said Alexander Skarsgård.
Actress Lily Gladstone worked with an indigenous designer on her dress with nearly 500 silver stars.
"And they're all in the shape of constellations that you would see on the great plains on summer solstice," said Gladstone.
Zendaya walks the red carpet twice
Costume changes came from Demi Moore and Zendaya, one of the hosts of the gala who walked the carpet not once, but twice.
"It's also a night that requires a lot of work to be put together, and then a lot of support to the fashion industry, which is to me a total art," said Penélope Cruz.
The night wasn't just for Hollywood's hottest, but Broadway's as well, including the Tony-nominated leads of "Cabaret."
"Tonight I'm on water. It's gonna be a gentle night for me cause I have a night off from the show," said Eddie Redmayne.
Gayle Rankin paid tribute to the original Sally Bowles by wearing a beret and carrying flowers. "I'm honoring the original Sally Bowles, who iconically kind of wore a beret like this, and I'm giving her flowers," said Gayle Rankin.
Between the opulent outfits and the star-studded lineup, it's hard to compare the Met Gala to any other night.
"I'm looking forward to being with some friends," said Dan Levy.
"When you step on the carpet, it's go time, it's Game 7. And I hope by the end of the game, I look at my stats, I hope I did well when I see the photos come out," said retired NBA star Dwayne Wade.
A single ticket to this year's Met Gala started at $75,000, with tables starting at $350,000. The gala is the Costume Institutes primary source of funding and raised $22 million last year.
