The time has come! It’s officially May 6, 2024 — a.k.a. Met Gala 2024 day, so it’s time to put your fashion critic hat on and tune into the Met Gala 2024 red carpet.
The Met Gala is known as fashion’s biggest night, so style enthusiasts from all around the world count down the days for the next one as soon as one is done — not before picking faves first, of course. Every year, there’s already so much buzz around the Met Gala well before May. People are on the edge of their seats waiting for the star-studded red carpet, of course, but also jaw-dropping outfit changes, stunning beauty moments, and hilarious memes taking over our social media feeds.
With so much going on, you might find yourself with a few questions about the big event. We totally understand not wanting to miss any details, so we’ve got you covered. Below, we have collated everything you need to know about the Met Gala 2024 — including the difference between the theme and the dress code.
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What is the Met Gala?
Though it’s known for the red carpet, the purpose of the Met Gala goes a bit deeper. The Met Gala is an annual charity fundraising event benefitting the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Led by Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, the benefit takes place in New York City with designers and celebrities from all over the world flying into the Big Apple to attend. The attendees create and wear elaborate designs dedicated to the special theme of the new display in the museum, selected by Wintour herself.
When is the Met Gala 2024?
The Met Gala is traditionally held on the first Monday of May. That means the date for the Met Gala 2024 is May 6, 2024 – a.k.a. today!
What is the Met Gala 2024 theme?
The Met Gala 2024 theme is Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. According to the Met’s press release, the new exhibition will focus on using research, conversation, and technology to replicate the sensations of the museum’s major pieces. The aim is “breathing new life into these storied objects through creative and immersive activations designed to convey the smells, sounds, textures, and motions of garments that can no longer directly interact with the body.” To honor that, this year’s show “will explore notions of rebirth and renewal, using nature as a metaphor for the impermanence of fashion.”
Courtesy of the Met.
What is the Met Gala 2024 dress code?
Yes, contrary to popular belief, there is a difference between the Met Gala theme and the Met Gala dress code, thought they are closely linked. Connected to the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” theme, the dress code for the red carpet and event is “The Garden of Time.” Usually people conflate the theme and the dress code, and nowadays, saying someone is ”on theme” or “nailed the theme” is synonymous with sticking to the dress code.
Who is going to the Met Gala 2024?
The Met Gala guest list is never revealed before the big night — though some tongues do slip before the event. Still, the full guest list is not shared ahead of the event publicly so we’ll all be in for a big surprise as we watch the celebs arrive on the red carpet.