The Met Gala 2024 theme, explained: 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion'

The 2024 Met Gala, themed "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," will celebrate vintage textiles and designs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6. The exhibit, curated by Andrew Bolton, features 250 items including delicate historical pieces and integrates AI and other technologies for a sensory experience. This year's theme promotes sustainability and preservation in fashion, with a specific dress code titled "The Garden of Time" inspired by J.G. Ballard's story. Co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Zendaya, and others, the event is sponsored by Loewe and TikTok, with a star-studded guest list kept confidential until the event.