The first Monday in May means it’s one of the biggest fashion days of the year, the Met Gala. Some of the biggest stars walked the red — or white, rather — carpet on Monday night (May 6), showing off some of the most creative looks to capture the evening’s theme.
This year’s theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, is set to feature 250 items from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection, according to an Instagram post announcing the theme back in November. “From a 17th century English Elizabethan-era bodice and Christian Dior’s famous Junon and Venus ballgowns, to 21st century acquisitions by designers including Phillip Lim, Stella McCartney, and Conner Ives, the core exhibit will span 400 years of history,” the caption reads. See the full post here.
Additionally, the event’s dress code was “The Garden of Time,” inspired by a 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name.
Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez served as co-chairs of the 2024 Met Gala on Monday (May 6) as will Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth and, as usual, Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Many artists embodied the dress code by utilizing texture, color and, of course, floral accents, but others completely missed the mark. See below for our full ranking of the 2024 Met Gala looks worn by musicians specifically, judged primarily on how well they followed this year’s dress code.
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26. Jack Harlow
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images While Jack Harlow’s tailored grey suit fits him like a glove, an outfit like this can be worn to any award show and doesn’t really fit the theme.
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25. Rita Ora
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images While Rita Ora looks like a water nymph from the forest, fitting perfectly within the theme, the ill-fitting bodysuit underneath the colorful strings makes the outfit look sloppy instead of whimsical.
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24. Lizzo
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Lizzo’s corseted, custom-made gown feels unfinished, as the blooming headline and headpiece are both uneven.
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23. Rosalía
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Rosalía looked stunning as usual, but similar to Jack Harlow’s look, the outfit didn’t match the theme and could be worn to any red carpet event.
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22. Shakira
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Red is definitely Shakira’s color, and the gown fits her perfectly. She simply got points off for missing the theme.
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21. Sabrina Carpenter
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Fans expected more from Sabrina Carpenter, who opted for a black bodycon gown with a flowing blue train. Her afterparty look — a minidress adored with flowers — would have been better suited for the Met Gala red carpet.
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20. Stray Kids
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images While Changbin, Lee Know, I.N, Hyunjin, Seungmin, Felix, Han and Bang Chan of Stray Kids look polished and cohesive in anything they wear, Tommy Hilfiger’s blue, white and red color scheme doesn’t scream “Garden of Time.”
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19. Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores As co-chair, Jennifer Lopez could have done more with her look, but she played it safe with a bedazzled gown. No matter what she wears, though, she looks stunning.
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18. Camila Cabello
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Similar to JLo, Camila Cabello opted for a metallic gown. It would have been great to see her be more adventurous, especially with her experimental album era on the way.
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17. Kylie Minogue
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Kylie Minogue was the ultimate water fairy at the 2024 Met Gala, rocking a gown that mirrors the waves and foam of a lake, paired with an almost “wet look” for her hair and a bright red lip.
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16. Kelsea Ballerini
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Kelsea Ballerini was “Garden of Time” personified, with her nude mesh gown adorned with pink and orange flowers.
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15. Cardi B
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Cardi B was a black dhalia in bloom, thanks to her showstopping gown train.
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14. Troye Sivan
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Troye Sivan looked ready to attend the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in a cut-out suit, choker and tousled locks.
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13. Lea Michele
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Lea Michele was glowing in pregnancy at the Met Gala, rocking a turquoise gown with a tulle cape and a floral strap.
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12. Jennie Kim
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue While Jennie Kim didn’t quite hit the “Garden of Time” theme, her draped cut-out dress resembled a river you might see in the forest — and she looked stunning while wearing it.
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11. Dove Cameron & Damiano David
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Dove Cameron and Damiano David were pure romance at the Met Gala, with Damiano’s lace suit perfectly complimenting Dove’s deconstructed floral gown.
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10. Tyla
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Tyla switched out water for sand, wearing a textured mold of her own body, accessorized with an hourglass for a purse.
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9. Ariana Grande
Image Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Ariana Grande was the ultimate “Mother of Pearl” with her sleek white gown and special FX makeup.
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8. Doja Cat
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Doja Cat captured the essence of a hearbroken siren, wearing a see-through white dress that almost looked wet, paired with makeup to appear as though she’d been crying.
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7. Lil Nas X
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images While the theme did not seem to make it onto Lil Nas X’s radar, the manicure was a standout moment alongside his sleek, oversized cream suit.
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6. Dua Lipa
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Dua Lipa took lace to the next level, rocking a low waisted maxi skirt, complete with a cape that looked like a blooming flower.
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5. Teyana Taylor
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Teyana Taylor was the epitome of a rose with her form-fitting corseted gown, adorned with red flowers and complete with a velvet train.
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4. Bad Bunny
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Bad Bunny added fashion to a regular suit with a big black hat and sunglasses, proving once again that his red carpet looks never disappoint.
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3. Lana Del Rey
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Lana Del Rey was the embodiment of a woodland goddess at the Met Gala. Only she could make a branch headpiece look this good.
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2. Karol G
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Karol G used texture including mesh, stones and a stunning headpiece to capture the whimsical fairy aesthetic that one thinks of when picturing “The Garden of Time,”
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1. Zendaya
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores As usual, Zendaya wins the Met Gala. The singer worked with Law Roach to create a woodland fantasy combining Earth and Water through texture and color. She completed the look with a goth-inspired glam, adding to the dark fantasy.