Met Gala 2024 Dress Code, Explained: ‘The Garden of Time’ and What Guests Will Wear

The 2024 Met Gala, themed "The Garden of Time," coincides with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." The event, chaired by celebrities including Zendaya and Jennifer Lopez, will showcase 250 rare fashion items through innovative technologies like AI and CGI to maintain their integrity. Inspired by J.G. Ballard’s 1962 story, the theme reflects themes of preservation and beauty, with expected red carpet looks featuring floral designs and archival fashions.