Best Dressed Black Stars of the 2024 Met Gala

BY KRISTEN GARRIDO

This year's Met Gala theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” as guests were given the general dress code of “Garden of Time.” Here are the Black stars who executed flawlessly.

This year's co-chair, Zendaya graced the carpet with two looks, starting off with this stunning gown designed by Maison Margiela.

Zendaya (1st look)

Zendaya's second outfit of the night was just as jaw-dropping as the first. After a fashionably iconic press run for her latest filmed "Challengers," we expected nothing less.

Zendaya (2nd look)

Tyla blew the competition away with this incredible sands of time-inspired gown. Her debut gala, this dress pushed the boundaries of creativity.

Tyla

Leave it to the Queen of Rap to go above and beyond when it comes to giving us a whimsical yet beautiful look for the Gala.

Nicki Minaj

Dawning platinum blonde, Teyana Taylor stunned in this gorgeous burlesque-style gown, garnished in jewels and red roses. 

Teyana Taylor

America's little sister, it's hard for Keke Palmer not to look good in anything she wears. Though this dress wasn't exactly in theme, the metallic look is undeniably stunning.

Keke Palmer

It was hard to miss Erykah Badu in this outstanding Comme des Garçons piece. Artful and bold, she gave exactly what the Met Gala was meant for.

Erykah Badu

Famous TikTok fashion stylist Wisdom Kaye put many A-listers to shame with this true-to-theme statement piece custom-made by Robert Wun.

Wisdom Kaye

Janelle Monáe, as always, stunned in this sheer Vera Wang gown which kept to theme and fit like a glove.

Janelle Monáe

Coleman Domingo's suit was deeper than what meets the eye: designed by Willy Chavarría, it pays tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman and André Leon Talley.

Colman Domingo

Kerry Washington looked lovely in purple and kept to the theme with flowers cascading to the bottom of her gown. This look, though simple, was beautiful.

Kerry Washington

Actress, producer, and screenwriter Lena Waithe arguably dawned the best outfit of the night, stitched with detail and perfectly on theme.

Lena Waithe

With many more Black stars slaying the carpet, this year's Met Galas brought us a fresh breath of Spring. We can't wait to see which iconic looks we'll witness next year!

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