The rundown of the MET Gala looks!

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Every year, the MET Gala captures the attention of the entire world with its extravagant red carpet and celebrities daring to wear the most outrageous outfits. The theme for the 2024 edition was “The garden of times”, a theme that dictates the dress code for the guests.

As a fashion writer, I’m sharing with you the outfits I loved the most and those that left me less impressed.

It should be noted that some guests did their own thing and disregarded the dress code. Regardless, this edition was rich in improbable looks. Here’s a brief rundown of a few looks (because we must make choices).

And you? Let us know what your favorite outfits are!

My favorite looks from the MET Gala 2024

• Nicki Minaj

Right on theme, the singer wore Marni with a matching golden-yellow dress and shoes. In her hair, we find sculptural and colorful flowers. The length of the dress is perfect, the light makeup beautifully highlights the look, and Nicki Minaj plays the part 100%, which is fantastic.

• Lewis Hamilton

I love everything about this look: the hairstyle, the attitude. The gold jewelry really enhances the black outfit with embroidery. The tattoos on Lewis Hamilton’s hands beautifully complement the entire look. Signed Burberry, this look fits the theme with an added dark twist. In short, zero flaws for this red carpet!

• Michelle Yeoh

The aluminum dress, I adore! The look from Balenciaga is at its peak. This choice may not please everyone, but personally, I love the total look, as the brand knows how to do so well.

• Sydney Sweeney

My number one feminine look from this edition of the MET. Sydney Sweeney looks stunning in this Miu Miu dress in an incredible color with perfect volume. The leather gloves contrast beautifully with the softness of the dress. The glacier-blue flowers with black stems are magnificent. The color of her hair, the shade of her lipstick.. in short, I love this look.

• Anok Yai

Being adorned in jewelry is a dream that Anok Yai realized at the MET Gala 2024.

This Swarovski bodysuit covers the model’s whole body, revealing her curves. I love the fact that her hands are also covered.

• Cardi B

Imposing, that’s the word that comes to mind when looking at Cardi B’s dress. For me, the MET Gala is the only place where celebrities can afford all the eccentricities, and this dress by Windowsen is exactly what I expect to see on the Red Carpet.

• Kaia Gerber

Minimal and shiny, this scale dress from Prada is a marvel. It offers a clean look that, while remaining simple, adheres to the theme.

• Lena Mahfouf

Our national Frenchie at the MET Gala! All dressed in Schiaparelli, she wears a top made of sculpted flowers. The flowers are perfectly on theme, and there’s no need to add more; the draped black dress is enough and showcases the craftsmanship of the flowers.

• Naomi Campbell

An absolutely iconic model, Naomi Campbell can pull off anything. She wore an Burberry steel-blue fringed dress (a trend we’re slowly seeing return this spring).

• Dua Lipa

The singer opted for a characterful dress from Marc Jacobs. The cape on the side adds a dramatic touch, perfect for the occasion.

• Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman always manages to surprise us at the MET with magical outfits. This year was no exception, with a stunning two-tone dress from Balenciaga fit for a true princess movie.

• Taylor Russell

Taylor Russell looks like a Greek goddess draped in Loewe. The wet-look top with tree bark patterns is highlighted by laurel leaves that seem to embrace her body. The bottom resembles an outfit from ancient Greece. An incredibly poetic look from Loewe, just the way we love it.

• Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner is absolutely stunning in this precious ensemble from Givenchy. The outfit looks like it came straight out of an old film with a pointed corset and rising shoulder pads. I love the elegant and unpretentious hairstyle.

• Alton Mason

My favorite men’s look. This outfit from Thom Browne is so rich in details that it deserves a full article. The open shirt (and let’s just overlook Alton Mason’s abs) with the various patterns and oversized sleeves. The wedge-heeled shoes and the subtle veil make it a perfect outfit for the finale of a Fashion Week show.

I like it but not much more

• Karlie Kloss

Flowers, a long princess dress, this Swarovski dress fits perfectly with the theme and flares elegantly. I would have preferred this outfit without the flower stems that rise towards the neck; unnecessary in my opinion, but it’s all a matter of taste.

• Lana Del Rey

We’re in theme territory, which isn’t the case for all guests, but I don’t know, there’s something that bothers me about this Alexander McQueen outfit. I love the dress, the natural color, and the branches that run along the body. The “reindeer wood” aspect bothers me a bit because it adds a costume-like effect to the outfit, which I still think is unnecessary.

• Kim Kardashian

I really like this outfit from Maison Margiela by John Galliano. Kim opted for the ultra-short short trend with a transparent silver skirt. I expected nothing less from the Queen of Fashion. I love the vest worn simply and the platinum color. I think I was expecting a bit more volume from Kim Kardashian’s outfit.

• Kylie Jenner

Kylie looks stunning in this dress from Oscar de la Renta, but the only downside for me is that there are no details that reflect the theme of the evening.

• Emma Chamberlain

While the gothic look in Jean-Paul Gaultier suits the innocence of Emma Chamberlain, I prefer to see her in a lighter, more naive look that highlights her unique aura.

Not really a fan of these looks

• Zendaya

I’m not sure I understand the choice of this dress from Givenchy, which is too serious and gives off more of a witchy vibe than an enchanted representation of the theme “Garden of times”.

• Alex Newell

Same observation as for Zendaya. I find that the theme offers so many possibilities that it’s a shame to opt for a black dress that shows too many details.

• Brooklyn Peltz Beckham

The Dior suit fits him wonderfully, but Brooklyn could have clearly made an effort to add at least a small detail that reflects the theme of the evening.

• Sarah Pidgeon

While previous looks were too witchy for me, this one from Christopher John Rogers makes me think of Cinderella. I’m not a fan of the dress’s fall and the visibility of the skirt’s ring, which is too prominent for my taste. It’s a shame because the red top of the dress is very well cut and enhances the silhouette.

• Jonathan Bailey

We can commend the effort to stick to the theme, but personally, I find that the two flowers on the Loewe suit seem too “added” and lack cohesion with the rest of the outfit.

• Chloë Sevigny

Well, really too much of everything, ruffles, patterns. I don’t really appreciate the fall, which is a bit too chaotic. We can highlight the meticulous execution of the dress.

• Isabelle Hupert

I find that this mermaid look from Balenciaga doesn’t showcase her body well enough. I really like the dress, but I’m not sure if it was the right choice for her.

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