As the first Monday of May approaches, fashion enthusiasts and celebrities alike are eagerly eyeing the grand event of the year: the 2024 Met Gala. The annual fundraising event, benefitting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, is scheduled for May 6.
Met Gala 2024 theme, Star Power and more
The theme for the 2024 Met Gala is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” This exhibition will showcase around 250 garments from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection, many of which are too fragile to be displayed traditionally. These treasures, spanning over 400 years of fashion history, will be creatively displayed using cutting-edge technology, including AI, 3D projections, and sensory stimulation.
Meanwhile, the showcase promises to be a visual ode to the nature and emotional poetics of fashion and will be shaped around three main “zones” representing Land, Sea, and Sky. Embracing this theme of the exhibition, the dress code for the 2024 Met Gala is aptly named “The Garden of Time.” Drawing inspiration from J.G. Ballard’s iconic short story, guests are encouraged to interpret the theme creatively, with floral motifs and botanical elements expected to dominate the red carpet.
And as always, the Met Gala promises a dazzling display of celebrity fashion. With co-chairs like Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, and Bad Bunny, the red carpet is sure to be a star-studded spectacle. Vogue will be live streaming the event.
Beyond the Glitz
While the extravagant outfits and celebrity appearances grab headlines, the Met Gala serves a significant purpose. This fundraising event is the Costume Institute’s primary source of financial support, allowing them to curate groundbreaking exhibitions, acquire new pieces, and maintain their vast fashion collection. With tickets priced at a staggering $75,000 each, and tables starting at $350,000, the gala raises significant sums to support the Institute’s exhibitions, publications, and operations.
However, gaining entry to this exclusive event is no easy feat. With Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour wielding final authority over the guest list, invitations are reserved for those who epitomize achievement, influence, and beauty in the world of arts and entertainment. From Hollywood A-listers to fashion icons, the guest list remains a closely guarded secret until the eve of the gala, adding an air of mystery and anticipation to the proceedings.
