These Met Gala Looks Are Worthy Of Their Own Museum Display

The 2024 Met Gala, set for May 6 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, will showcase the theme "The Garden of Time" in conjunction with the Costume Institute's new exhibition "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." The event, featuring co-chairs like Bad Bunny and Zendaya, promises a display of nature-inspired fashion, emphasizing the emotional poetics of fashion through botanical designs.

Ahead of the event, the article reminisces about past Met Gala fashion highlights, including Rihanna's iconic yellow cape gown by Guo Pei in 2015 and Princess Diana's memorable Dior slip dress from 1996. These historic fashion moments demonstrate the Gala's long-standing tradition of pushing the boundaries of creativity and appreciation for intricate design.