Fashion Takes Center Stage at the 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet

The 2024 Met Gala red carpet was a star-studded affair, with celebrities showcasing their most daring and glamorous looks. The theme of the evening was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," and the dress code was "The Garden of Time."

The 2024 Met Gala red carpet was a fashion extravaganza, with celebrities pulling out all the stops to showcase their most stylish ensembles. The theme of the evening was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," and the dress code was "The Garden of Time."

Kim Kardashian made a bold statement in a Maison Margiela Couture gown by John Galliano. The dress featured a silver corset and a hand-wired skirt made with metal elements. Kardashian kept somewhat covered up underneath a gray cashmere cardigan.

Emily Ratajkowski turned heads in a vintage Atelier Versace Haute Couture dress from the 2001 fall/winter collection. The crystal-encrusted piece featured long sleeves and a small train, leaving little to the imagination.

Rita Ora showed off her figure in a colorful beaded Marni gown with cutouts running along the length of her body. She told Vogue that the beaded material dates "back to the first and second century B.C."

Kendall Jenner looked ethereal in a '99 Givenchy Haute Couture gown with delicate layers of black and nude tulle covering her body. A cut-out waist detail highlighted her supermodel frame, and the dress was adorned with over 100,000 beads and sequins.

Meg Ryan made a rare red carpet appearance at the Met Gala in a black Michael Kors gown. Her sheer bodice featured delicate floral appliques that wrapped down into a billowing full skirt.

Jennifer Lopez dazzled in a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress designed by Daniel Roseberry. Her strapless sheath gown featured a plunging neckline, a slit toward the front, and illusion tulle. Over 2.5 million silver foil bugles and beads, and 8000 hours of hand embroidery work went into creating Lopez's look.

Irina Shayk stole the spotlight in a full-length dress made entirely of Swarovski crystals. The supermodel's scoop-neck dress was covered in 84,000 crystals by six artisans and took over 200 hours to create.

Dua Lipa opted for a sophisticated look in a Marc Jacobs design featuring a black lace skirt, elbow-length gloves, cream-colored corset, and feather boa.

Elle Fanning showed off a hint of skin in her custom Balmain dress, which consisted of a nude bodysuit and ice-like bird sculptures perched on her shoulders.

Jessica Biel made a statement in an eye-popping pink floral gown adorned with thousands of petals. She jokingly revealed on TikTok that she soaked in 20 lbs. of Epsom salt for 30 minutes to prepare for the event.

South African singer Tyla made a unique entrance at the Met Gala, wearing a dress completely covered in sand. She told Entertainment Tonight that it took "a long time" to create her look, as designers used "real sand" pressed onto her body.