What is the 2024 Met Gala theme? "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," explained

The 2024 Met Gala theme, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," is inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute's new exhibition. This theme explores the sensory experiences of garments, aiming to bring them to life by using technology to evoke their feel, movement, and smell. The corresponding dress code, "The Garden of Time," complements the theme by interpreting the classic fable of "Sleeping Beauty" and the story "The Garden of Time" by J.G. Ballard, which metaphorically aligns with the garments' reawakening. The Met Gala, set for May 6, promises a multisensory display, featuring garments too fragile for mannequins, showcased in glass 'coffins' to highlight their delicate beauty and historical significance.