Everything to know about the 2024 Met Gala: Date and 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' theme explained

The 2024 Met Gala, scheduled for the first Monday in May, will celebrate the theme "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This event not only serves as a major fundraiser for the Costume Institute but also marks the opening of its spring exhibition. The evening will feature a red carpet livestream hosted by Gwendoline Christie, La La Anthony, and Ashley Graham, with special interviews by Emma Chamberlain.

The theme explores historical fashion pieces, some of which are too delicate to wear again, through innovative presentations including AI and CGI. The dress code, "Garden of Time," inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 story, allows for creative interpretations ranging from floral designs to abstract concepts. Inside the gala, details are kept secret, with a strict no-phone policy, although some images are released post-event, capturing the dinner and musical performances.