The 2024 Met Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and showcased jaw-dropping fashion from a variety of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, and Angel Reese. The theme for this year’s event was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with the dress code being “The Garden of Time.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art aimed to display rarely seen items in new and innovative ways to deepen appreciation for their beauty and history.
Vogue provided more context on the theme, explaining that the exhibition would act as a “garden of time” where attendees would be like flowers inspired by historical fashion periods. Despite the glamour of the event, there were some surprising no-shows from celebrities. Anne Hathaway, who has attended multiple Met Galas in the past, was notably absent this year, though her co-star Nicholas Galitzine revealed that she gave him a pep talk before his first Met Gala appearance. Another usual attendee, Blake Lively, chose to skip the event this year, as did her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
Harry Styles, whose girlfriend Taylor Russell attended the event, was also absent from the 2024 Met Gala. Beyoncé, fresh off the release of her Cowboy Carter album, also decided not to attend the gala this year. Rihanna, who had initially planned to attend, had to cancel after coming down with the flu. She had teased her look for the event and is known for her memorable appearances at past Met Galas, including being a co-chair for the 2018 theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”
Overall, despite the absence of some high-profile celebrities, the 2024 Met Gala was still a star-studded affair with attendees showing off fabulous looks inspired by the theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” and “The Garden of Time.” The event showcased rare and unique items from The Met’s collection in innovative ways, pushing the boundaries of imagination. While some familiar faces were missing, many celebrities made a statement with their fashion choices, contributing to the glamour and allure of one of fashion’s biggest nights of the year.
