You’re Not Dreaming—the Met Gala 2024 Red Carpet is Live!
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Every year the Met Gala brings together an incredible crowd of fashion designers, models, and the brightest stars of music and film in celebration of the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition. “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” is this year’s show, and it draws from the Costume Institute’s own permanent collection to highlight the multi-sensory experience of wearing clothes. “Fashion is one of the most emotional artistic forms because of its connection to the body,” Andrew Bolton, Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute, explained in a recent interview. “It is imbued with memory and emotions, and we relate to it very much via our senses. One thing I hope this show will activate is that sensorial appreciation of fashion.”
On the 2024 Met Gala red carpet, it is co-chairs Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth—all of whom can be frequently found on best-dressed lists—that will be setting the tone for the evening. This year’s dress code, “The Garden of Time,” promises a myriad of interpretations, which are sure to yield many looks that surprise and delight. Follow along in the Met Gala livestream and don’t miss our minute-by-minute replay of the red carpetRed CarpetThe ceremonial walkway at premieres, award shows, and galas where public figures pose for photographers in their most carefully chosen looks. Red-carpet fashion launches trends, fuels designer visibility, and generatesGo to Red Carpet Glossary on fashion’s biggest night right here.
A Grand Finale…
Zendaya has arrived, again! The actor did an outfit change to close down the red carpetRed CarpetThe ceremonial walkway at premieres, award shows, and galas where public figures pose for photographers in their most carefully chosen looks. Red-carpet fashion launches trends, fuels designer visibility, and generatesGo to Red Carpet Glossary in a never-worn archival look by John Galliano for Givenchy. The collection debuted the year she was born.
Alexander Skarsgård Is the Red Darpet’s Perpetual Sharp-Dressed Man
Leaving Lukas Matsson’s turtleneck aside, Alexander Skarsgård dons a crisp Calvin Klein tuxedo for the red carpetRed CarpetThe ceremonial walkway at premieres, award shows, and galas where public figures pose for photographers in their most carefully chosen looks. Red-carpet fashion launches trends, fuels designer visibility, and generatesGo to Red Carpet Glossary.
Brooklyn Beckham debuts a Piaget Polo 79
Brooklyn Beckham may have shown up without his darling wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, but what adorns his wrist is actually the new Piaget Polo 79 timepiece that perfectly accompanies his suit made by Kim Jones.
Lilacs were a favorite color on the carpet this year, but the dramatic sleeves on Quannah Chasinghorse’s H&M gown are really taking her look to the next level.
Stefon Diggs has arrived to the Met GalaGalaA formal fundraising or celebratory event known for black-tie dress, high-fashion red-carpet looks, and elaborate dinners. Galas let designers dress public figures in statement gowns and tuxedos, and they oftenGo to Gala Glossary in a look by H&M. Read more about the look below.
Fresh off the Miami GP
Lewis Hamilton has arrived to the Met GalaGalaA formal fundraising or celebratory event known for black-tie dress, high-fashion red-carpet looks, and elaborate dinners. Galas let designers dress public figures in statement gowns and tuxedos, and they oftenGo to Gala Glossary fresh off the Miami Formula 1 GP in Burberry.
From the court to the Met: Angel Reese Makes Her Met Gala Debut
WNBA Chicago Sky player Angel Reese just made her Met debut in a mint green custom 16Arlington gown. The look is styled by our very own Naomi Elizee (who also styled Reese for her draft announcement in Vogue).
Pretty in Pink
Eve Hewson is pretty in palest pink Simone Rocha.
Thank God for Erykah Badu
The livestream may be over but trust that the looks keep on coming—here’s Erykah Badu in Look 3 from Comme des Garçons’s spring 2024 collection. Who else is doing it like this? No one. And that’s on Badu!
Camila Mendes sparkles in Altuzzara
Cami Mendes is dripping in roses (with a wet look hair to match) in a flowy, sparkly Altuzzara gown.
Michelle Yeoh’s Balenciaga Foil
Michelle Yeoh is in a textured foil Balenciaga gown, reflecting the camera flashes of the photographers lining the Met steps. She also debuted a short bob.
Nicki Minaj has hit the Met steps in custom Marni by Franceso Risso.
Naomi Campbell Makes Waves in Burberry
Naomi Campbell wears a fringed aquamarine Burberry that would look right at home in the Water section of “Sleeping Beauties.” See all of Naomi’s Met dresses here.
Designer Christopher John Rogers and Sarah Pidgeon have arrived, with the actor wearing a look from the designer’s pre-fall 2024 collection.
Gabrielle Union + Dwyane Wade Stylish Couple Hall of Fam
Continuing the trend of couple’s that match but not in a matchy-matchy way, Gabrielle Union’s Michael Kors mermaid dress and Dwyane Wade’s lilac Versace suit are a real sweet confection.
Cailee Spaeny’s Pearly White
On the heels of Priscilla director Sofia Coppola, breakout star Cailee Spaeny is on the carpet in a pearl white gown adorned with silver florals.
Iris Law Causes a Flap in Versace
The intricate beading on Iris Law’s vintageVintageClothing and accessories from an earlier era, generally at least twenty years old, that reflect the style and craftsmanship of their time. Vintage pieces offer unique character and often superiorGo to Vintage Glossary Versace dress resembles the delicate tracery of a butterfly wing.
Chloë, Girl of Our Dreams
You know you’re that girl when certified Fashion Girls (notice the capitalization) Gwendoline Christie and Ashley Graham are losing their mind over your look. That’s exactly what happened when Chloë Sevigny chatted the hosts of our livestream earlier this evening. “We have to know, who are you wearing?” Sevigny’s response was a simple word that sent them mad. “Dilara.”
The gown, made from vintage Victorian gowns is exactly what the doctor ordered. An apple a day keeps the doctor away but a Dilara Findikoglu gown is life eternal.
Sydney Sweeney Debuts a New Hairdo for the Met Gala
Sydney Sweeney’s jet black locks whether they’re real or not matches her kid leather gloves that she’s paired with her tulle Miu Miu gown.
One Last Thom Browne Look!
Jaden Smith is the last of Thom Browne’s guests to trickle in. He is wearing a custom “modular” coat in white denim with a quilted white oxford shirt accentuated with white and pink dahlias.
Bottoms Up for Rachel Sennott
The Bottoms star is in a pretty Balenciaga gown, adorned with lace embellishments and silver florals lining the train.
Cardi B is Just in Time for the Party
With minutes to spare, Cardi B has arrived on the Met Gala red carpet just in time before the livestream shut off.
The Full Reveal
Oh how I love to be right… I love Michelle Williams in Chanel!
All the Bombshells are Wearing ODLR
Oscar de la Renta is having a huge night. Sabrina Carpenter also wears a strapless gown from the brand that features a dramatic drop waist.
A Super Surprise!
Linda Evangelista has returned to the Met GalaGalaA formal fundraising or celebratory event known for black-tie dress, high-fashion red-carpet looks, and elaborate dinners. Galas let designers dress public figures in statement gowns and tuxedos, and they oftenGo to Gala Glossary for the first time since 2015. Read more about her Khaite look below.
This One’s a Framer
The way Rosalia’s structured black net lace veil frames her face? Baby, that’s fashion!
Date Night in Michael Kors
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes celebrate their date night at fashion’s most glamorous red carpet and in Michael Kors.
For the Lads
For all the cool dudes out there, you may like to know that GQ’s editor-in-chief Will Welch is wearing groovy slouchy suit by Evan Kinori—and please, take special note of the wallet chain.
The Last Showgirl, It’s Pamela Anderson!
Pamela Anderson has arrived in a custom Oscar de la Renta look by Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia. The actor will be seen next starring in Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl.
Grammy Winner Laufey is On the Carpet
Grammy winner and singer, Laufey, makes her Met GalaGalaA formal fundraising or celebratory event known for black-tie dress, high-fashion red-carpet looks, and elaborate dinners. Galas let designers dress public figures in statement gowns and tuxedos, and they oftenGo to Gala Glossary debut alongside designer Prabal Gurung. For eagle eyed fans of Laufey, you would have also seen on Gurung’s Instagram that the designer joined her for one of the nights at Radio City Music Hall.
Shakira, Shakira!
Her hips definitely aren’t lying in this custom Carolina Herrera gown. Read more about her look below.
Elizabeth Debicki’s Hibiscus Hairdo
Elizabeth Debicki wears a bright, sleek mustard yellow Dior gown, with hibiscuses in her hair.
Slippery When Wet: Doja Cat Wears Vetements
Doja Cat’s dripping dress is one part wet T-shirt contest and one part Incroyables and Merveilleuses. This aristocratic subculture, which flowered during the French Directory (late 18th-century), was known for their outrageous and extravagent fashions, which included sheer dresses, which became sheerer, and stuck to the body, when wetted.
Stella McCartney and her Brits
Stella McCartney is joined by FKA Twigs, Ed Sheeran, and Cara Delevigne for the 2024 Met Gala. This quartet would make a great band if Stella McCartney ever decides to follow in her dad’s footsteps.
I Think I’m Gonna love Michelle Williams’s Look
This photo of Michelle Williams floating out of The Carlyle in frothy layers with her crop-cut pink hair has me absolutely dreaming!
GapGown!
Zac Posen and Da’Vine Joy Randolph just coined a new hashtag for the designer’s custom creation at the Met. It’s a #GapGown!
Meg + Michael BFFS
I love walking down the street and seeing friends in matching outfits, and I loved seeing Meg Ryan and Michael Kors on the red carpet in matching sunglasses even more!
(And can we talk about how Meg Ryan’s hair is in peak Meg Ryan hair form! Iconic.)
Lana’s Dress is a Safety Hazard!
If you are watching the livestream, you’ll notice that the singer’s Alexander McQueen ‘fit almost hit Kim Kardashian’s face a few times. We’re hoping that there are no incidents tonight!
In Chanel, Riley Keough Leaves Daisy Jones In the Dust
Riley Keough does formal, and fun, in Chanel.
The youngest Jenner has now arrived following suit in mom Kris Jenner’s footsteps. Tonight she kept it chic in a strapless Oscar de la Renta dress that fits into the new quiet luxury aesthetic she’s been loving.
Lana del Rey in Custom McQueen is a tumblr Dream Come True
Lana del Rey arrived in a custom look by the new McQueen designer Seán McGirr, which is based in an iconic look by the late Lee McQueen from his fall 2006 collection. The original collection, titled “The Widows of Culloden” was a staple on fashion tumblr back in the day, as was del Rey. This is a win for the McQueen designer.
Goddess Donatella
Donatella Versace’s dramatically shredded gown perfectly fits with the red carpet designer’s vision of a Pre-Raphaelite forest at dusk. Heavenly.
A First for Both Amelia Gray and Jun Takahashi
Tonight was a first for both model Amelia Gray and designer Jun Takahashi. The model wears a bubble dress from the Undercover spring 2024 collection. We’re wondering, will this dress also light up once she’s inside?
La Hadita Karol G
Colombian cutie Karol G channeled her fairy fantasies for the Met Gala in an all-over crystal beaded look by Marc Jacobs. Her favorite part of the look is probably the pointy prosthetic elfin ears she donned; which as a bonus, provided extra space for accessories. Bella!
Custom Only for Ms. Kim Kardashian
Tonight Kim Kardashian wears a custom cinched metallic gown from Maison Margiela. We have to wonder, was she as astonished as us while watching the Maison Margiela Artisinal spring 2023 couture show?
Rosalia’s Black Dior Tulip
Rosalia is ascending the steps of the Met, long black train in tow. Her gown is courtesy of Dior Haute Couture, and took 1,800 hours to make. The black mesh veil only adds to the glamour. On the Vogue livestream, she likened her look to a black tulip.
Charli XCX is Just a Girl in a Marni Tank Top Dress
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Power Duo
“Sleeping Beauties” curator Andrew Bolton and partner Thom Browne look wide awake, and happy, on the red carpet.
A Tale of Two Ripley’s
Donatella Versace has arrived with Andrew Scott and Jude Law, both of whom played the talented Mr. Ripley on screen.
It’s Gracie’s Era Now
Gracie Abrams, daughter of renowned director J.J. Abrams and producer Katie McGrath is now stepping into the spotlight. Tonight she makes her Met Gala debut in a girl-ish Chanel pink and black midi dress.
Bows? For Spring? Actually Groundbreaking.
Sarah Paulson in Prada bows!
Kendall Jenner Resurrects a Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Dress
Kendall Jenner’s peek-a-boo dress with sheer inserts, a stand collar and fringe falling from the shoulders is from Givenchy’s fall 1999 collection by Alexander McQueen.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Makes the Case for Posen’s Gap
Da’Vine Joy Randolph stuns in red hair and a navy denim gown by Zac Posen for Gap, inspired by San Francisco and the view from Gap HQ. If this custom look is anything go to by, we’re in for a treat with Gap under Posen’s direction.
Penelope Can Do No Wrong
Penelope Cruz looks like she walked out of a Winterhalter portrait in a Chanel stunner created using parts of couture dresses from the ’40s and ’50s as well as one from a recent Virginie Viard collection.
A SWAN!
Naomi Watts is showing the girlies how it’s done in a black beaded gown, a puffy satin capelet, and most glamorous accessory of them all—white opera length gloves. But wait, there’s more! Check out the black netted lace half-veil covering her face.
The British Have in Fact Arrived
Phoebe Dynevor continues on the sheer trend on the 2024 Met Gala carpet. Tonight the Brit supports two fellow Brits—Victoria Beckham and Charlotte Tilbury. Dynevor wears the second-ever custom look designed by Beckham while Tilbury did the glam for the actress.
Two Is Better than One
Jeff Bezos is Here After All
While Lauren Sanchez made her Met Gala debut alone, her partner, American businessman, Jeff Bezos joins her at the top of the stairs. Here’s to hoping that the couple have a splendid time inside the gala!
Serena Williams in a metallic gold Balenciaga gown. That’s it! That’s the post. (But if you want more—get the scoop on how the look came to be here.)
Hourglass Figure (Quite Literally)
Brie Larson’s Prada look designed by Mrs. Prada features a sheer caging that literally gives her an hourglass shape (like an hourglass clock).
Ariana Grande is Getting Into Character
Ariana’s beauty look is an ode to Wicked’s Glinda.
We Take Your Glass Slipper and Give You the Glass Gown
The real life sleeping beauty, Elle Fanning who played the character Aurora in the 2014 movie Maleficent payed homaged to her character’s happily ever after gown for tonight’s look. The glass like gown created by Balmain was created because Fanning’s interpretation of the theme included the topic of fragility.
Brooches, Emeralds and Sculpture: The Night’s Best Jewelry
Delve into the Met Gala 2024’s best jewelry moments.
Cynthia Erivo is Defying Gravity at the Met
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who will play Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of the beloved musical, has arrived wearing Thom Browne. Her custom look is covered in 2000 pink silk moiré rose petals with beaded inserts individually sewn all over her shite shirt.
Olivier Rousteing Looks to Sand
Olivier Rousteing is here in a look evocative of his design for Tyla. Only instead of a gown, he’s in a suit complete with a face-embossed wearable sand sculpture peeking out.
Sofia Coppola Does Virginie—and Coco—Proud
Tweed never looked so light, or so right. Sofia Coppola in Chanel.
Starring Tom Ford as Tom Ford
No one does quietly devastating as Tom Ford, wearing Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurent.
Sarah Mower Found Him First!
In case you missed it, one of the up and coming designers from this season on #SarahsList was Steve O Smith. Smith, who graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2022 is now based in London and is known for his intricate sketching that also looks good in real life. Tonight Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah Bagshawe chose the young designer for their custom looks. And if you have time once the evening is over, be sure to check out Sarah Mower’s review of the his fall 2024 collection.
Burning Passion: Dove Cameron and Damiano David Wear Devore Diesel Looks by Glenn Martens
Dove Cameron and Damiano David wear Diesel by Glenn Martens. Her floaty pink floral gown channels old Hollywood whith a flower print chiffon topping a a nude tulle which is treated with the brand’s devoréd process. Equal yardage of chiffon and tulle (60 yards each) was used to make this look which took 60 hours to make (20 on cutting and 40 on construction). Damiano David, lead singer of Eurovision-winning band Måneskin, wears a deconstructed tuxedo with a skin-revealing disintigrating look which is also achieved through the devore technique.
My fashion king and yours, Jeremy Strong, has arrived on the Met GalaGalaA formal fundraising or celebratory event known for black-tie dress, high-fashion red-carpet looks, and elaborate dinners. Galas let designers dress public figures in statement gowns and tuxedos, and they oftenGo to Gala Glossary green-ish carpet in a white suit with falling bouquet of matching flowers that wraps around the collar and lapel.
Demi Moore Debuts Harris Reed’s New Jewelry Line
You heard it here first, Harris Reed now also makes jewelry, perfect for his celebrity clientele and buyers who can now also buy their jewels and gowns from one place.
K-Y-L-I-E
Kylie in Diesel is sooooooo good! I have now lit a little candle to manifest a photo of her and Dua Lipa together by the end of the night. I know you want it too.
Jennie Kim Loves a Mini for the Met Gala
Another consistent dresser for the Met Gala is pop star Jennie Kim. The singer who wore a mini re-iteration of a Chanel look for last year’s Met chose a mini blue Alaïa dress designed by Pieter Mulier. She kept the accessories for the look minimal wearing a simple pair of pearl drop earrings and a belly chain.
Alton Mason is wearing a custom Thom Browne oversized tailcoat in black denim tweed paired with a jacket and pleated skirt in black plaid ribbon tweed.
This year’s Met Gala has been terriffic for little hats and tiaras—as exemplified by Alexandra DAddario’s swoopy golden headband.
The Idea of Fendi
Nicholas Galitzine looks sharp in all-black Fendi, with a hint of floral embroidery. Now one question: where’s Anne Hathaway?
Mother Jenner
Mother Jenner is the first of the Kardashian-Jenner family to arrive on the carpet. Tonight the momager and head of household wears Oscar de la Renta.
Vested Interests
Jon Batiste’s floral vest rivals those on view in “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”
Jeff Goldblum, King of Flare
One thing about Jeff Goldblum, he’s not afraid of a little accessorizing. On the red carpet, he wore a selection of sparkly brooches on his jacket, stored an extra pair of glasses on his pocket (in case he lost the pair he’s wearing), draped a white fringed stole around his neck (carefully avoiding his bowtie), and carried a pair of white gloves on one hand. And you know what? It works!
More Loewe!
Challengers director Luca Guadagnino also joins Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist at the 2024 Met Gala. Guadagnino joins Jonathan Anderson and Loewe, fitting since the directors movie featured costumes from the designer. Before the carpet, Guadagnino hung out with fellow Loewe ambassador, Omar Apollo.
Another Met Couples Moment
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan match in Cowan creations for Smith’s first Met.
Jessica Biel Elevates the Boa
Jessica Biel arrives in a bright pink feathered gown.
Jack Harlow in Shades of Dior Gray
Jack Harlow wears a Dior Men suit in the house’s signature dove gray.
Teyana Tayloe’s dress is a textural extravaganza—the two shades of red velvet are absolutely delicious. Better than the classic cake tbh!
Uma Thurman teamed up with Tory Burch on a butterfly-filled dress.
Taylor Rusell Makes Her Met Gala Debut
Queen of the Sheer
One thing about Emily Ratajkowski is that she’s consistent. This year she sports a see-through gown that hugs her figure.
It Takes a Village
Gigi Hadid walked up the Met steps with five people carrying her dress. Her custom Thom Browne number took 20 people to make. The white dress carries a 3D embroidered yellow rose, and suspended from her corset is a white silk moiré tailored jacket with more rose detailing. The whole thing has 2,800,000 micro bugle beads and took 5,000 hours to embroider. Overall, 70 people were involved in the making of this dress.
Uma Thurman in an iridescent Tory Burch gown is a real vision of elegance
Purple Reign
Vogue and World of Interior’s beloved Hamish Bowles wears a Dior Men by Kim Jones suit in his signature lavender hue and a velvet turban that Dame Edith Sitwell would surely have approved of.
The Late Night Hosts
Here’s a compilation of all current late night hosts who are at the 2024 Met Gala. Can we expect an appearance from a Jimmy or two?
Great Moments in Red Carpet Couple Fashion : Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall
Over here at Vogue Runway are big fans of Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall— the duo are New York theater royalty (according to me!)—and they always turn out incredible red carpet looks. Attending the Met Gala for the first time, he’s in a bold red Willy Chavarría suit, and she’s in a romantic Danielle Frankel. The stairs at the Met Gala are notoriously intimidating, but Spector had a clear idea of how to tackle those first-time jitters. “I am attending with my wife, and her dress has a train, so I’m planning on staying at least 20 steps from her at all times.” We love a careful king!
Lauren Sanchez’s First Met
It’s Lauren Sanchez’s first time at the Met Gala. She wears a strapless gown from Oscar de la Renta.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.