The Met Gala 2024 assembled the biggest celebrities for a night of fashion and fundraising in New York.
The star-studded gala remains one of fashion’s highly anticipated nights – and for good reason. While attendees may be the only ones privy to what takes place inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fashion enthusiasts know that the real show happens outside the event. Celebrities are known to make a fashion statement as they make their way inside the museum. The red carpet is equivalent to a fashion show, and this year’s talent didn’t hold back.
The Met Gala 2024 theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” During the night, 21Ninety spotted the most stunning designs, reflecting the elegance of the evening. Extravagant and out-of-the-ordinary attire remained on brand for fashion’s biggest night.
Best Met Gala 2024 Looks
Black musicians, actors, athletes and other socialites were in attendance. See which stars wore with the best and most surprising red carpet looks.
Zendaya
The “Challengers” actress raised the bar with her unique Margiela dress, which turned heads once she stepped onto the carpet. After a five-year hiatus, her arrival was highly anticipated, and she did not disappoint. Zendaya’s interpretation of “The Garden Theme” involved an edgy peacock look with touches of dark blue and green shades. As the event’s co-chair, the fashion queen brought the drama with her custom designed gown.
Tiraji P. Henson
Tyla
The Grammy-winning South African pop artist wore a strapless gold Balmain gown that looked like it had been sculpted onto her body. Inspired by the “sands of time,” she paired her gorgeous look with an hourglass purse filled with sand.
Ayo Edebiri
The actress and comedian looked like a walking garden as her custom floor-length LOEWE gown was decorated with colorful flowers. The floral halter-neck piece starts off all-white and then blooms into a burst of colors as it reaches the end. The hand-painted embroidered flowers added a unique three-dimensional twist. For her debut Met Gala appearance, Edebiri gets an A+.
Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer knows how to make an entrance in any room. The new mom looked stunning as she posed in a jaw-dropping metallic, sequined gown. The design featured an unraveling effect, giving the garden-themed affair a new meaning.
Anok Yai
Teyana Taylor
Taylor never fails to miss a fashion moment, and this time, it’s no different. The talented creative’s look is “The Rose in Harlem,” personified by her bright red dress. Her gown adds more drama with its high slight as the bottom drapes from behind. Her pairing of gold jewelry with her platinum blonde hairdo tied the entire piece together.
Cynthia Erivo
The Broadway performer took everyone’s breath away with her gorgeous two-piece set. Erivo stood out in her cropped tuxedo top. Her long skirt made a fashion statement with its pink petals attached from top to bottom. This is the performer’s sixth time at the Met Gala, and she never disappoints. As she posed with her “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande, fans became even more excited for the upcoming film adaptation, which hits theaters later this year.
Gabrielle Union
Union took a spin on the theme by wearing a shimmering, mermaid high-neck Michael Kors gown. The purple and turquoise ombre colors blended into each other as the blue-to-green shades took over toward the bottom half of the dress.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
The Oscar-winning actress is no stranger to executing a glamorous red carpet look. Randolph brought the glam with her custom GAP couture denim gown. The dramatic train with its flared sleeves is the best part of this look. The various shades of blue add an extra flair to the classy design.
La La Anthony
La La Anthony was one of the first stars to grace the gardenesque-designed Met Gala carpet. She stunned in an elegant Alexander McQueen gown. Draped in lace detailing up top, the sleekness of the all-black ensemble featured a pop of vibrant red towards the bottom of the dress that resembled a rose.
Olivier Rousteing
Rousteing is the mastermind behind Tyla’s sculpted sand dress. The designer added his own touch, keeping the sand inspiration in mind with his outfit. Rousteing’s take on the “sands of time” look featured a face sculpted onto his shirt. He matched it with a black structured blazer and pants.
Kerry Washington
Washington beamed in this deep purple, structured floor-length garment. The low neckline and back were the perfect combination. Her train being covered in violet flowers emphasized elegance, sophistication and poise as she strutted down the carpet.
Aurora James
The Canadian actress and fashion designer delivered a show-stopping contrasting dress. The top portion appeared to be a hardshell nude corset, with the lower half being cream-colored with a high slit.
Queen Latifah
Latifah stepped out with her longtime partner Ebony Nichols by her side at this year’s Met Gala carpet. She was dressed in a Thom Browne sequined dress. The real treat was the beautiful bird-of-paradise embroidery attached from head to toe. She paired the look with oversized outerwear that coordinated with her date’s black and white hourglass coat.
Lizzo
The singer wore a show-stopping gown designed by the Paris-based label Weinsanto. Dressed as a floral goddess, the sculpted corset featured a stand-out headpiece that can’t be missed. There are touches of dried flowers spread throughout the dress, and the entire piece plays on the wilting and blooming of a rose.
Willow
The singer’s fashion offering for the night was a simple take on the theme with an effortless black piece. She paired her black blazer with sheer tights underneath and a classic pointed-toe shoe. With her carpet look, Willow took viewers back to the basics.
Cardi B
Cardi B shut the red carpet down with her massive black ball gown. The rapper was the centerpiece of the stairs, as her dress covered a large part of the carpet. Her gown was the main character, and she topped it off with emerald and diamond jewelry.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat’s look might have been one of the most surprising of the night as she strutted in a wet T-shirt dress. Moments before she arrived, viewers thought the artist would show up in only a towel after taking pictures outside her hotel in one. She kept her actual outfit under wraps for this moment on the carpet.
Nicki Minaj
Minaj showed up in a bright yellow mini-dress, adding more color to the carpet. For extra flair, the colorful 3D floral prints brought more drama to her vibrant design.
Serena Williams
Williams stole the show with her metallic-gold Balenciaga gown. Her flowing train made the design more extravagant, proving that the tennis player wins in any category she is featured in. She coordinated the look with a pair of long black gloves and gold jewelry to match.