19 celebrities who nailed the Met Gala's 'Garden of Time' theme

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19 celebrities who nailed the Met Gala's 'Garden of Time' theme
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Lana Del Rey attends the 2024 Met Gala.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Hollywood's biggest stars attended the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/met-gala-looks-red-carpet-outfits-photos-2024-5">2024 Met Gala</a> in New York City on Monday.</li><li>The "Garden of Time" dress code was in honor of the Costume Institute's "Sleeping Beauties" exhibit.</li></ul><p>The <a target="_blank" rel href="https://www.businessinsider.com/met-gala-co-chairs-theme-dress-code-explained-2024"><u>2024 Met Gala</u></a> was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday.</p><p>The event's theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," inspired by the Costume Institute's exhibit presenting "precious masterpieces of fashion," many of which are unable to be worn due to their delicate nature, <a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" href="https://www.vogue.com/article/spring-2024-costume-institute-exhibition-sleeping-beauties-reawakening-fashion"><u>Vogue</u></a> announced in November 2023.</p><p>The <a target="_blank" rel href="https://www.businessinsider.com/met-gala-co-chairs-theme-dress-code-explained-2024"><u>dress code</u></a> for the event was "The Garden of Time," inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story of the same name. Prior to the event, Vogue reported that attendees' looks would feature floral details and archival pieces, which many did.</p><p>Invitees are hand-selected by Vogue's editor in chief, <a target="_blank" rel href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-fabulous-life-of-anna-wintour-2016-9"><u>Anna Wintour</u></a>, and this year tickets to the ultra-exclusive event <a target="_blank" rel href="https://www.businessinsider.com/met-gala-tickets-cost-2024-5"><u>cost $75,000 each.</u></a></p><p>Here's every celebrity who nailed this year's Met Gala theme.</p>
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Alia Bhatt's sari was adorned with hand-embroidered flowers.

Alia Bhatt's sari was adorned with hand-embroidered flowers.
Alia Bhatt attends the 2024 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images

The actor wore a mint-green, floral sari gown covered head-to-toe in hand-embroidered flowers that took over 1,900 hours to create, according to Vogue.

Karlie Kloss was a vision in pink florals.

Karlie Kloss was a vision in pink florals.
Karlie Kloss attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gotham/Getty Images

The model wore a baby-pink, shimmery gown by Swarovski that was covered in embellished flowers, crystals, and floral appliqués that perfectly embodied the dress code.

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Zendaya wore two looks on the red carpet, but her first gown was more on-theme.

Zendaya wore two looks on the red carpet, but her first gown was more on-theme.
Zendaya attends the 2024 Met Gala.Bauzen/Getty Images

Her first look was a one-shoulder gown with blue tulle draped across the bodice. Three-dimensional grape vines and florals added to the hip and shoulders paid homage to the night's nature-inspired theme.

The look was Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano.

Sydney Sweeney's floral-covered gown spotlighted one of the biggest trends of the night.

Sydney Sweeney's floral-covered gown spotlighted one of the biggest trends of the night.
Sydney Sweeney attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gotham/Getty Images

And no it wasn't floral — celebrities from Sweeney to Ed Sheeran to Rebecca Ferguson all incorporated pastel blue into their Met Gala looks.

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Pamela Anderson looked ethereal in a vintage-inspired gown.

Pamela Anderson looked ethereal in a vintage-inspired gown.
Pamela Anderson attends the 2024 Met Gala.Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Embodying the "time" aspect of the "Garden of Time" theme, the model and actor made her Met Gala debut in a custom nude-colored Oscar de la Renta gown that was reminiscent of Old Hollywood glamour.

Barry Keoghan also opted for a look inspired by fashion history.

Barry Keoghan also opted for a look inspired by fashion history.
Barry Keoghan attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gotham/Getty Images

The "Saltburn" actor wore an olive-green velvet suit by Burberry. The actor's poplin top, top hat, and pocket watch felt transported from another time period.

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Lana Del Rey looked like a woodland nymph in her Met Gala look.

Lana Del Rey looked like a woodland nymph in her Met Gala look.
Lana Del Rey attends the 2024 Met Gala.Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Looking like a garden animal, the songstress wore a custom Alexander McQueen gown covered in dramatic, gothic branches. She wore a twig headpiece with a gauze veil that draped over her face and bodice, and she carried a single red rose.

Cynthia Erivo arrived on the red carpet dripping in pink flower petals.

Cynthia Erivo arrived on the red carpet dripping in pink flower petals.
Cynthia Erivo attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gotham/Getty Images

Thom Browne designed Erivo's cropped tuxedo set, which featured a floor-length skirt and a dramatic train.

Erivo changed into another Thom Browne look later in the night to perform alongside her "Wicked" costar Ariana Grande.

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Harris Reed wore one of his own designs.

Harris Reed wore one of his own designs.
Harris Reed attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gotham/Getty Images

The dramatic pantsuit featured a pastoral print that appeared to have been pulled straight from the walls of a Victorian home.

He paired the jumpsuit with an oversized, circular headpiece with arrows framing it.

Elle Fanning looked like she had emerged from a magical lagoon.

Elle Fanning looked like she had emerged from a magical lagoon.
Elle Fanning attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gotham/Getty Images

The actor wore a sheer, glass-like gown that trailed at the hemline. Inspired by "Sleeping Beauty," the dress featured two crystal birds that appeared to hold up the dress, giving a positively magical effect.

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Ayo Edebiri wore a gown completely covered in flowers.

Ayo Edebiri wore a gown completely covered in flowers.
Ayo Edebiri attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gotham/Getty Images

Embracing the garden theme, "The Bear" actor chose a textured white halter dress that transitioned into colorful blue, pink, and yellow flowers at the skirt. Her look was designed by Loewe.

Gigi Hadid looked like royalty in a deconstructed gown by Thom Browne.

Gigi Hadid looked like royalty in a deconstructed gown by Thom Browne.
Gigi Hadid attends the 2024 Met Gala.Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Her gown, which took over 13,500 hours to create, featured a fitted bodice, different-colored piping, and green-and-yellow florals on the skirt.

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Emma Chamberlain brought dark romance to the red carpet.

Emma Chamberlain brought dark romance to the red carpet.
Emma Chamberlain attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gotham/Getty Images

The influencer arrived in a custom black-lace Jean Paul Gaultier gown with gothic sleeves reminiscent of barbed wire and thorny stems. A black tulle train followed behind her.

Tyla completely nailed the theme, inspired by the "sands of time."

Tyla completely nailed the theme, inspired by the "sands of time."
Tyla attends the 2024 Met Gala.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

The singer wore a form-fitting Balmain gown made of sand and disposable materials, and she carried an hourglass as her bag.

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Greta Lee wore a romantic floral look.

Greta Lee wore a romantic floral look.
Greta Lee attends the 2024 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

The actor opted for a sheer, white dress covered head-to-toe in dainty floral appliqués, designed by Loewe.

Chloë Sevigny incorporated Victorian-era fabrics into her gown.

Chloë Sevigny incorporated Victorian-era fabrics into her gown.
Chloë Sevigny attends the 2024 Met Gala.Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

Her gown was designed by Dilara Findikoglu and incorporated authentic Victorian fabrics. She also told Vogue she styled her hair in keeping with Victorian "mourning hair" styles.

"We're incorporating a lot of hair and an homage to the Victorians, and in the Victorian era, how they celebrated their loved ones who passed away by making ornaments and jewelry out of their dead or their loved one's hair," she said.

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Demi Moore wore a floral dress made from wallpaper.

Demi Moore wore a floral dress made from wallpaper.
Demi Moore attends the 2024 Met Gala.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

The actor arrived wearing a structured column gown by Harris Reed that featured a pink-and-white floral design. Around the dramatic sleeves were spiked arrows that drew attention to the gown's bold shape.

Nicki Minaj wore one of the most colorful looks of the night.

Nicki Minaj wore one of the most colorful looks of the night.
Nicki Minaj attends the 2024 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

The rapper glowed on the red carpet in a bright-yellow dress from Marni covered in three-dimensional flowers. Minaj paired the bubble-shaped dress with matching yellow shoes and a yellow clutch.

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Mona Patel's look was inspired by butterflies.

Mona Patel's look was inspired by butterflies.
Mona Patel on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

The entrepreneur wowed at her Met Gala debut in a custom Iris van Herpen gown that featured a large butterfly design on the fitted bodice and butterfly arm cuffs that moved as she walked up the red carpet.