The 2024 Met Gala, an eagerly awaited charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, will take place on Monday, May 6. The “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibition at the Costume Institute will inspire this year’s theme, “The Garden of Time,” and will showcase approximately 250 rarely seen pieces.
The Met Gala 2024 will be hosted by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth, following in the footsteps of last year’s star-studded group. The event will honor the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, which will explore 400 years of fashion history through rare designs by Schiaparelli, Dior, Givenchy, and others. Some delicate garments, such as an 1877 ball gown by Charles Frederick Worth, will be animated using video, projections, and AI.
The Met Gala is shrouded in secrecy, and guests are prohibited from using phones or social media. However, Vogue’s 2023 Met Gala coverage included exclusive photos from the inside, revealing the opulent table settings and decor. Kendall Jenner also provided a behind-the-scenes look in 2021. The event typically features a notable performer and an exhibition tour before dinner.
The Met Gala has been held annually on the first Monday of May at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since its inception in 1948, except for a brief relocation in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests often stay at nearby hotels, and the Mark Hotel has become a popular celebrity hotspot.
The Met Gala guest list is kept secret until the day before the event, but it consistently attracts A-listers such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Rihanna. Designers often attend with their muses, like Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss or Nicolas Ghesquière and Emma Stone. The event hosts around 450 attendees, including stars, young creatives, and industry icons.
For more Met Gala content, explore the best looks from the past decade or revisit iconic outfits from long-time attendees like Blake Lively, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna, and many others.
