The Met Gala 2024 left plenty of room for sartorial interpretation, with the exhibit ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ inviting guests to reconsider how we can engage with clothing too old to wear again. The dress code, ”, referenced J.G. Ballard’s short story, providing guests with multiple avenues for exploration. Attendees showcased a range of abstract and literal takes on the theme, with some channeling ephemeral concepts and others showcasing intricate design work.