Met Gala 2024 finest looks: Ethereal outfits, magnificence and charm at the fashion oscars

The celebs, who ranged from artists and actors to models, athletics, and politicians, brightened the Met Gala carpet with their presence. Here are a few picks.

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By Sneha Sengupta On May 7, 2024

At the much-awaited 2024 Met Gala on May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stars made strong fashion statements in expensive gowns, living up to its reputation as the “fashion Oscars” and dazzled spectators with a gorgeous event. The dress code of “The Garden of Time” and this year’s subject of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” created the ideal atmosphere for an extravagant evening of fashion. Here is a closer look at some of the celebrities who looked the finest.

Zendaya's incredible fashion sense and jaw-dropping ensembles earned her a spot on the best-dressed list at the Met Gala 2024. The acclaimed actress made a striking return in a black 1996 John Galliano Givenchy gown. She accessorised the look elegantly with a lavish bouquet of flowers on her head, perfectly embodying the 'Garden of Time' theme.(AP, Reuters)

Zendaya made the Met Gala 2024 best-dressed list thanks to her amazing sense of style and jaw-dropping costumes. The celebrated actress stunned everyone by returning in a black Givenchy gown by John Galliano from 1996. She embodied the ‘Garden of Time’ theme well by accessorizing the look tastefully with a huge bunch of flowers on her head.

Cardi B made a striking appearance at the Met Gala in a voluminous black gown that commanded attention as it dominated the staircase. To complement her show-stopping look, she accessorised with dazzling diamond and emerald jewellery, including oversized earrings, a statement necklace and a bedazzled bracelet. She is definitely one of the best dressed celebs of the night.(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Cardi B made an impressive entrance wearing a huge black gown that dominated the staircase and demanded attention. She accessorised with stunning diamond and emerald jewels, such as large earrings, a statement necklace, and a bejeweled bracelet, to go with her stunning appearance.

Alia Bhatt honors her Indian roots by dressing elegantly in a Sabyasachi saree with a gorgeous train fabric. The actor’s costume, which embraces the theme of “The Garden of Time,” comprises exquisitely hand-embroidered floral designs made of silk thread, semi-precious gemstones, and glass beading. The saree is a work of art, having taken 1,965 man-hours and the commitment of 163 workers to complete.

Lana Del Rey stunned at the 2024 Met Gala in an elegant Alexander McQueen gown, adorned with twigs, and paired with a striking crown of branches veiled dramatically. Complementing the ensemble, she held a delicate rose, while opting for brunette waves and a nude lip for her beauty look.(Instagram)

Lana Del Rey dazzled in a sophisticated Alexander McQueen gown covered with twigs, combined with a beautiful crown of branches that was dramatically veiled. She wore a tiny rose as an accent to the ensemble and went with a nude lip and brown waves for her beauty look.

Doja Cat certainly knows how to make a statement! For her Met Gala look she chose a drenched floor-length T-shirt dress that is both unique and eye-catching. Pairing it with makeup that complements the wet look is a bold move, and it sounds like she pulled it off with style. (AFP)

Doja Cat is quite adept at making an impression! She opted for an eye-catching and distinctive floor-length T-shirt dress for her Met Gala ensemble. It’s a daring move to pair it with makeup that accentuates the damp look, and she seems to have done it with flair.

Gigi Hadid's Met Gala look sounds absolutely stunning! Thom Browne is known for his avant-garde designs, and it seems like she embodied the aesthetic perfectly with the white off-the-shoulder corset dress and the exaggerated hips, which add a touch of drama. The layering of the white silk moiré coat with black duchesse satin tipping, adorned with 3D yellow roses, sounds intricate and elegant.(AFP)

Gigi Hadid looks magnificent in her Met Gala outfit! Her white off-the-shoulder corset dress and her oversized hips, which give a dramatic touch, seem to have successfully captured the avant-garde style that Thom Browne is known for. It seems elaborate and refined to overlay a white silk moiré coat with black duchesse satin trimming and 3D yellow blooms.

Kendall Jenner's choice for the Met Gala certainly makes fashion history! The revival of an archival piece from Alexander McQueen's 1999 Givenchy collection is truly extraordinary. Given the rarity and significance of the dress, which had only been seen on mannequins and never worn by anyone until Jenner, it must have been a stunning sight on the red carpet.(Getty Images via AFP)

Undoubtedly, Kendall Jenner’s selection for the Met Gala creates fashion history! It is really remarkable that an antique item from Alexander McQueen’s 1999 Givenchy collection has been brought back to life. It must have been an amazing sight on the red carpet considering the dress’s rarity and significance—it had only been seen on mannequins and had never been worn by anybody until Jenner.

Jennifer Lopez was named one of the best-dressed celebrities for donning a breathtaking sheer gown adorned with silver pearls and rhinestones from Schiaparelli Haute Couture. Her strapless sheath dress boasted an eye-catching neckline, a front slit, and over 2.5 million meticulously hand-embroidered bugle beads and beads.(REUTERS)

Jennifer Lopez’s stunning translucent gown from Schiaparelli Haute Couture, embellished with silver pearls and rhinestones, earned her the title of best-dressed celebrity. Her front slit, eye-catching neckline, and more than 2.5 million painstakingly hand-embroidered bugle beads and beads adorned her strapless sheath dress.

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