On the evening of May 6 in New York City, the Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted the biggest event in fashion, the 2024 Met Gala. Celebrities and influencers walked the red carpet, showcasing outfits inspired by the theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”

This theme focused on how technology can revive old garments that are too delicate to wear. Curator Andrew Bolton said it celebrates the beauty of nature and the emotional poetics of fashion.

The Gala, an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute, attracted an array of A-list co-chairs, including musician Bad Bunny, actor Chris Hemsworth, actress Zendaya, and actress-singer Jennifer Lopez. Each wore ensembles that epitomized the event’s theme, paying homage to “The Garden of Time.”

The co-chairs of the 2024 Met Gala made an entrance, each clad in designs that perfectly embodied the event's theme. Musician Bad Bunny was dressed in Maison Margiela, while actor Chris Hemsworth opted for a sleek ensemble by Tom Ford. Actress Zendaya stunned in a vintage Givenchy creation, and at the top of the stairs of the MET revealed a custom piece by Maison Margiela's John Galliano. Jennifer Lopez exuded glamor in a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown, which gave her a timeless allure.

Each co-chair's outfit not only captivated onlookers but also embodied the essence of the Gala's theme, showcasing the transformative power of fashion.

Here are a list of some of the head turners at the 2024 Met Gala:

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney stunned in a Miu Miu gown, with a dramatic hair change that she debuted that night. A sleek black bob tied her look perfectly.

Tyla

Tyla made waves in a Balmain creation, fashioned entirely from sand, symbolizing the ephemeral nature of time. Balmain's creative director, Olivier Rousteing, expressed his fascination with transforming transient materials into everlasting masterpieces.

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning radiated sophistication and elegance in her Balmain gown.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj commanded attention in a custom Marni gown adorned with intricate 3D metal flowers.

Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron captivated in a deconstructed Diesel floral gown. Dove’s look encapsulated the theme perfectly.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid was a vision in a white Thom Browne ensemble, with yellow roses that added the right pop of color to her look.

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter dazzled in Oscar de la Renta. She and Barry Keoghan also made their relationship “officially official” as what Vogue said when they posed at the top of the stairs together.

Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey paid homage to archival Alexander McQueen in a custom creation by Seán McGirr.

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh stunned in Balenciaga, also showcasing a very different look with her short hair. “This is my new look," Michelle said. "Working with Demna [creative director of Balenciaga], it's the whole [look].”

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande turned heads in a Loewe masterpiece featuring a sculpted mother of pearl bodice, inspired by her role as Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim

Jennie wore a custom-made Alaïa blue mini-dress with an asymmetrical cut-out across the midriff.

Stray Kids

K-pop group Stray Kids also made their debut on the Met Gala red carpet this year. Wearing Tommy Hilfiger, the eight member group wore the colors of the brand: Navy Blue, Red, and White.

Dan Levy

Dan Levy exuded charm in custom Loewe, a black suit with floral patterns at the bottom half of his coat and trousers.

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo wore custom Willy Chavarria and paid tribute to both Chadwick Boseman and Vogue journalist André Leon Talley by wearing a cape. “They both wore capes when they were at the Met,” Colman told E! News on the red carpet. “Everything I do, I feel like it’s got to be for the culture. It’s got to be more than just for me.”

The Gala was not only a showcase of glamor, but also a platform for innovation and artistic expression. Each look reflected the theme’s essence, reimagining fashion’s role in the digital age.

As the night unfolded, the Met Gala once again proved its status as the pinnacle of the fashion events calendar, setting trends and pushing boundaries. With the fusion of technology, art and glamor, the event serves as a testament to the enduring power of fashion to captivate and inspire.

— By Samantha Prats