The Met Gala 2024 is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 6, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
What is the theme of Met Gala 2024?
The Met Gala 2024 will feature an exhibition by the Costume Institute titled 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.' The dress code for the event has not yet been announced. The exhibition will showcase approximately 250 rare items from the Costume Institute's permanent collection, spanning over 400 years of fashion history. It will include designs from renowned brands like Schiaparelli, Dior, Givenchy, and others. Some fragile garments, like Charles Frederick Worth's 1877 ball gown, will be displayed using innovative methods such as video animation, light projection, artificial intelligence, and sensory stimulation. Curator Andrew Bolton mentioned that the exhibition will be organized around three main 'zones' - land, sea, and sky - as an ode to the natural world and the emotional poetics of fashion.
Who will be the hosts of Met Gala 2024?
The hosts of the Met Gala 2024 have not yet been announced. Typically, the hosts are A-list celebrities. In previous years, hosts have included Penelope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Anna Wintour of Vogue. Anna Wintour has been organizing the Met Gala since 1995, turning it into the beloved annual fashion event it is today.
What will the dress code be?
The dress code for Met Gala 2024 has not been revealed yet. Normally, guests are expected to follow a dress code that aligns with the theme of the Met Gala. For instance, last year's theme, in honor of Karl Lagerfeld, encouraged guests to dress in homage to the designer.
Who is invited to the Met Gala?
The guest list for the Met Gala is kept entirely confidential until the evening before the event. However, the gala typically attracts some of the biggest names in the entertainment and fashion industries, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Rihanna, and more. Designers often attend with their muses, such as Marc Jacobs with Kate Moss or Nicolas Ghesquière with Emma Stone. The event usually gathers around 600 participants, including celebrities, emerging talents, and industry stars.