1. Alia Bhatt
The 2024 Met Gala saw endless ethereal looks gracing the red carpet but no one slayed like Alia Bhatt. Alia elegantly created an Indian-inspired look on this year’s theme, The Garden of Time. In her words, “The dress code “Garden of Time” needed something timeless and there is nothing more timeless than a sari.” The actress turned heads in a mint green custom Sabyasachi sari hand-embroidered with sequins, tassels, semi-precious stones, and fringed with glass beads. The Immaculate Creation took about 1,965 hours to craft and truly brought the drama with a flowing 23-foot-long train with floral detailing. Without any extravagance, the earthy-toned warm makeup and thoughtfully created hairstyle, reflecting nature’s roots, undoubtedly made her the Met Gala goddess.
2. Zendaya in Maison Margiela by John Galliano
As the co-chair for the 2024 Met Gala, Zendaya was undoubtedly the one to watch at the ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ themed event. The ‘Challengers’ actress appeared in a custom Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano creation inspired by the book ‘The Garden of Time.’
Her organza bias-cut dress, worn over a duchess satin corset, drew inspiration from the iconic Dior by Galliano Spring 1999 Haute Couture gown, complete with fruity corsages. However, Zendaya’s look was elevated with vibrant colors, a hand-painted plume-like veil by Stephen Jones for Maison Margiela, and stunning makeup by Pat McGrath, setting the tone for the evening’s event.
3. Tyla
As a performer, Tyla isn’t afraid to embrace unconventional looks. Making her Met debut, the South African singer wowed in a shimmering strapless Sands of Time-inspired creation designed by Balmain’s creative director, Olivier Rousteing. The figure-hugging gown, made from a plaster mold of Tyler’s body, is truly one-of-a-kind. Balmain detailed the unique applique process of pressing three different shades of sand and microcrystal studs onto the fabric. She accessorized with a chain-dripping manicure and a Balmain hourglass clutch.
4. Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning made a magical appearance at the Met Gala 2024 red carpet. The Maleficent star, Elle Fanning, hit the red carpet in a custom Balmain dress that gave Ice Princess vibes. The off-the-shoulder design featured two crystal birds attached to each side as if in her own fairytale. Fanning’s sheer frosted frock proved to be a light-catching masterpiece under the lights, along with her Cartier jewelry.
5. Mona Patel
If anyone wasn’t familiar with Mona Patel before, they certainly are now after this year’s Met Gala. The entrepreneur and philanthropist arrived in a jaw-dropping Iris Van Herpen nude-toned gown with gold accents, styled by La Roche. The exquisite mechanical dress, with its butterfly-shaped corset and delicate, fluttering butterflies down the arms, nearly broke the internet. Van Herpen, a designer known for an alien aesthetic, ensured Patel made a memorable first impression as a gala goddess, stunning in this innovative creation. With its scalloped train and intricate details, this ensemble looked stunning from all angles.
6. Lana Del Ray
At the 2024 Met Gala, Lana Del Rey made a grand entrance, appearing as if she had emerged from the depths of a shadowy, enchanted forest, exuding an aura of dark mystique. The singer’s all-cream, Georgette corset dress, a custom design by Alexander McQueen’s creative director, Seán McGirr, was embroidered with dark thorny vines crawling up the silhouette, portraying a slightly sinister aspect of Mother Nature.
7. Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny graced the red carpet like a prince straight out of a fairytale (or perhaps someone’s dreams), carrying a floral bouquet crafted from the same material as his jacket. This year, Benito dazzled in a custom from Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection by John Galliano. His attire featured a black satin corset, a navy barathea wool smoking jacket with black grosgrain lapels, and a reverse-swatched hat made of blue foam, accentuated with blue stocking material.
8. Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling surprised fashion enthusiasts with her gorgeous sculptural gown designed by Gaurav Gupta. She delivered an over-the-top chic look in a beige organza architectural dress, aptly named the “Melting Flower of Time”. Gupta adorned the fabric with lines of crystal beads for a subtle sparkle, accentuated by minimal jewelry.
9. Taylor Russell
Taylor Russell understood the assignment and slayed. The “Bones and All” star adorned herself in a wooden turtleneck bodice meticulously shaped to sculpt to her tors. This striking piece, adorned with glossy stains and hand-painted illustrations of plants seamlessly transitioned into a flowing draped white skirt.
10. Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid’s appearance at the Met Gala was a true showstopper. Styled by Mimi Cuttrell, the supermodel donned a white off-the-shoulder Tom Brown gown with a corseted bodice and a ruffled skirt trimmed in black satin. The Italian garden-inspired design featured 2.8 million micro-bugel beads, handmade 3D yellow rosettes, and green thorn appliqués, which reportedly took a team of over 70 people and 13,500 hours to complete. The expertly crafted piece was undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching gowns of the night. Hadid’s retro curves with red lips completed the classic look.
No met gala review would be complete without a little criticism and unfortunately, here we go with none other than Kimberly Kardashian. The Kardashians are notorious for pulling unrealistic body standards and unhealthy fashion standards for women. This year, Kim appeared on Met Gala with slick fashion. Not meeting the gala theme, the celebrity’s appearance also seemed to suffocate her breathing. The bottom being different than the upper body which happens to be a cardigan also did not gain much affirmative reaction.
