The 2024 Met Gala is the most anticipated event in the fashion calendar, and we have all the details you need to know about how to tune in live from South Africa.
What is the 2024 Met Gala?
It is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and marks the opening of its annual fashion exhibition.
The 2024 Met Gala, themed Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, promises a spectacular showcase of fashion with a focus on the fragility and cyclical nature of style through a narrative of rebirth and renewal.
This grand event will be held on Monday, 6 May 2024, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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This year’s dress code, The Garden of Time, is inspired by J.G. Ballard’s 1962 short story, emphasising elements from nature as metaphors for fashion’s ephemerality.
Attendees will be encouraged to explore dark, gothic interpretations of floral designs, a call for attention to the theme’s focus on the delicate and transient aspects of fashion.
The exhibition accompanying the gala, which opens on 10 May 2024 and runs through 2 September 2024, at The Met Fifth Avenue, will display around 250 items.
These pieces span several centuries, including some that are so delicate they are no longer wearable. The exhibit will be arranged into three sub-themes: Land, Sea, and Sky, each interpreting different aspects of nature’s influence on fashion.
The Met Gala is a secretive event, and guests must abide by the no-phone policy. However, exclusive photos from inside the event will be available.
Who will attend this year’s Gala?
The guest list is top secret until the evening before the event, but some of the biggest names in the fashion industry attend, including designers and their muses.
The event usually welcomes around 600 attendees, including stars, young creatives, and industry paragons.
Hosted by a notable ensemble of co-chairs including Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, this year’s gala will draw a diverse crowd of high-profile guests.
While the full guest list remains under wraps until close to the event, you can expect a mix of celebrities from music, film, and fashion.
Wintour has run the Met Gala since 1995, shaping it into the much-loved annual celebration of fashion we know today. The event usually involves a high-profile performer, and guests explore the exhibition before sitting down together for dinner.
How to watch 2024 Met Gala live in South Africa?
For those unable to attend in person, the Met Gala’s red carpet will be livestreamed, allowing fans worldwide to catch a glimpse of the stunning fashions and celebrity arrivals.
The gala event will be broadcast live from Vogue‘s social media pages. You can also watch the 2024 Met Gala live right here as soon as it’s available.
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