The first Monday of May is just two days away and fashion’s biggest night out is officially upon us.

Met Gala 2024 Theme

The year is 2024 and the theme is “A Garden in Time,” is based on a short story by J.G. Ballard. In that story, the rich hide themselves in Arcadian splendor while unwashed and rioting poors amass outside.

Meanwhile, it will be in support of this year’s exhibit, —“Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”—will celebrate the Costume Institute’s new exhibition of the same name; The exhibit will feature approximately 250 items drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, some rarely seen in public before, and displayed in entirely new ways.

Met Gala 2024 Co-chairs

Joining Ms. Wintour as the 2024 gala’s co-chairs are Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny, while the honorary chairs are Mr. Anderson of Loewe and Shou Chew, the chief executive of TikTok.

The fundraising benefit takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City every year, marking the opening night of the exhibit. Starlwarts from the world of fashion and enetertainment make it a point to leave a mark with their statement-making ensembles.

As it’s infamously said about the Met — if no one’s talking about your look, it’s probably boring. It’s the only night of the year where no one plays safe and simple doesn’t cut it.

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Blake Lively spend a whole year preparing, researching and delivering the perfect look with the designers of their choice.

As we anticipate the looks of 2024, here are 60 of the most iconic Met Gala fashion moments of all time:

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