The Met Gala red carpet is being graced by designers and their A-list muses who are bringing their own interpretations of this year’s dress code, “The Garden of Time.” The event takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and is attended by some of the most influential figures in fashion, entertainment, sports, business, and beyond. Co-chairs for this year’s Met Gala include Anna Wintour, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth, with honorary chairs TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Loewe.
The Met Gala celebrates the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” featuring approximately 250 historically significant pieces spanning 400 years. The pieces showcased are too fragile to be worn again, according to Vogue. Yahoo Entertainment is live-blogging the arrivals as attendees step onto the Met Gala red carpet, with live coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. ET. The event promises to be a star-studded affair with jaw-dropping fashion moments in line with the “The Garden of Time” theme.
Notable stars like Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Gwendoline Christie have already made their appearances on the red carpet with stunning, custom-made outfits that reflect the event’s theme. The Met Gala has also seen protests near the venue, mirroring the themes of the J.G. Ballard short story, “The Garden of Time,” on which the dress code is based. The protests, dubbed a “Citywide Day of Rage,” have faced heightened police security in and around the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Met Gala is known for being an exclusive event with a guest list curated by Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, who oversees invitations based on “timely achievements” and “cultural clout.” Tickets for the event are priced at $75,000 per person, with tables starting at $350,000, making it a highly exclusive affair. Celebrities attending the Met Gala are often guests of designers and do not typically purchase tickets, further adding to the exclusivity of the event.
The Met Gala red carpet has seen the likes of Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Gwendoline Christie making dramatic entrances in custom-designed outfits that capture the essence of “The Garden of Time” theme. The event also faced the possibility of a strike by the Condé Nast union, which represents employees at Vogue, GQ, Allure, and other media outlets. However, a labor agreement was reached just hours before the event, ensuring the smooth continuation of the Met Gala festivities.
As the night unfolds, attendees like Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Gwendoline Christie are showcasing their unique interpretations of the theme with elaborate and eye-catching ensembles. The Met Gala continues to be a highly anticipated event in the fashion and entertainment industry, bringing together top designers, celebrities, and influencers for a night of extravagant fashion and cultural significance.
