The Met Gala 2024 is just around the corner. It’s one of the most prestigious and glamorous fashion events that promises to be nothing less of a night of wonders. It will take place on May 6th at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and will serve as the launch event for this year’s exhibition by the Costume Institute titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch it, what the theme is this year, who will be hosting and attending!
Met Gala 2024 -Theme
The inspiration for this year’s Met Gala derives from a short story written by J.G. Ballard in 1962 called “The Garden of Time”. This event will further develop into an exhibition entitled ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ which opens on May 10 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art running until September 2nd; throughout these months visitors can expect seeing approximately two hundred fifty items from permanent collection within Costume Institute never shown publicly before utilizing suchlike current technologies as CGI, AI along with video animation.
Co-chairs at the Met Gala 2024?
The co-chairs for this year bring a mix of talents from fashion and entertainment. Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny and Vogue’s Anna Wintour will co-chair Met Gala 2024 while Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and TikTok CEO Shou Chew serve as honorary chairs. Emma Chamberlain returns to Vogue as special reporter, interviewing some of the biggest names in showbiz.
Celebrities Attending the Met Gala 2024
Typically, the guest list is typically kept confidential until the event but it has always been an evening that attracts A-listers from both sides of the Atlantic such as Madonna, Rihanna, Beyoncé or Lady Gaga. And with so many stars squeezed into one event there are sure to be plenty of unforgettable fashion moments and memorable encounters.
Celebrities going to skip the Met Gala 2024?
Because of her tight schedule, this year Deepika Padukone won’t attend. She is expecting her first baby and is currently working on two films: ‘Singham 3’ which will release later this year and ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. At the same time E! News confirmed that Taylor Swift will miss it to prepare for European leg of her sold-out Eras Tour.
When and where to watch Met Gala 2024?
Hosted by Vogue, the event will be broadcasted live on TikTok, YouTube and other digital platforms of the magazine. On Monday, May 6th actor Gwendoline Christie will host the red carpet livestream at 6 p.m ET along with producer and actor La La Anthony and model Ashley Graham.
Indian Red Carpet Celeb Looks We Hope to Avoid at the Met Gala
As we anticipate the Met Gala 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on some less-than-stellar Indian celebrity appearances from previous years. Here’s a rundown of looks that missed the mark and left much to be desired:
1. Natasha Poonawalla’s 2019 Met Gala outfit
2. Priyanka Chopra’s 2019 Met Gala attire
3. Deepika Padukone’s 2019 Met Gala outfit
4. Deepika Padukone’s 2017 Met Gala appearance
5. Sudha Reddy’s 2021 Met Gala look
These red carpet choices fell short for various reasons, either because they were too creative to handle or lacked creativity altogether. Some failed to align with the event’s theme, while others simply missed the mark in terms of originality and aesthetic appeal.
Origins of the Met Gala
In 1948 fashion publicist expert Eleanor Lambert held the first Met Gala as a means of raising money for the recently-founded Costume Institute at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. It has since grown from being strictly philanthropic to becoming one big fashion show where celebs, designers, and other famous faces come dressed in their most over-the-top outfits.
The event was reborn into its modern form under Anna Wintour during the ’90s. Now with crazy themes and major red carpet moments, it’s no wonder why people all around the world are still talking about this iconic event, cementing its status as the fashion event of the year.
As the Met Gala 2024 approaches, anticipation is at an all-time high. With its star-studded lineup, innovative theme, and exclusive livestream, the event promises to be a celebration of creativity, glamour, and artistry. From the red carpet arrivals to the iconic fashion moments, the Met Gala remains an unparalleled showcase of style and sophistication in the world of fashion.
