Met Gala 2024 Theme Unveiled: Garden of Time

Costume Institute's Newest Exhibition to Inspire Attire

The Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute announced on Tuesday that the theme of the 2024 Met Gala, an event that has seen red carpet fashion rise to spectacular heights in recent years, will be "Garden of Time." The event, which will be co-hosted by Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya and take place on the first Monday in May, will celebrate the institute's new exhibition, "Sleeping Beauties," and it is likely to attract a star-studded guest list.

Florals and Delicate Fabrics Expected

The "Garden of Time" theme, inspired by J.G. Ballard's short story of the same name written in 1962, is expected to inspire red carpet attire featuring florals and delicate fabrics. The dress code draws inspiration from the themes of time, nature, and blooming flowers, so attendees may opt for looks that evoke the beauty and transience of blossoms.

Return of the Controversial

In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow famously called the Met Gala "un-fun" and said she'd never go again. However, she returned in 2017 and 2019. The 2024 Met Gala will undoubtedly be a spectacle, and it will be intriguing to see how attendees interpret the "Garden of Time" theme.