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MET GALA 2024: Travelling through the Garden of Time

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While Trevor Noah may have taken a leave of absence from the Met Gala this year, we had another South African trading water for sand on the red carpet, under the theme “The Garden of Time”.

 

READ MORE: Met Gala 2023: Celebs gather to celebrate Karl Lagerfeld

 

Tyla made her very first appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night, sculpted in sand. The strapless Balmain Gown was inspired by “sands of time”, and the Grammy-winner accessorised with an hourglass clutch bag.

 

Speaking to Vogue, Tyla says she was excited to be at the Met Gala this year and see the photos after the dust had settled.

 

 

The Garden of Time

 

Up to 450 guests were at the black-tie event this year, from actors, and musicians to moguls from all spheres of Hollywood.

 

The extravaganza would be nothing without high fashion, and even an outfit change – which Zendaya gladly offered in her first time back in five years. The star first appeared in a bold and edgy Maison Margiela gown.

 

IMAGE: Elle

 

She then returned with what looks to be a Frida Kahlo-inspired look, donning a floral headpiece and a black gown by John Galliano.

 

IMAGE: Cosmopolitan

 

Cardi B took the biggest night in fashion and made it even bigger with her Windowsen gown.

 

IMAGE: Elle

 

Sarah Jessica Parker was so Carrie Brandshaw at the gala this year, with a Richard Quinn corset gown.

 

IMAGE: Vogue

 

Here’s a list of all the celebrity looks: Vogue covers The Met Gala

Caitlin Maledo
Caitlin Maledo
Caitlin is an enthusiastic journalist, that has been exploring her interest in broadcast media since 2019. With a natural curiosity for the world around her, you'll always find her poking around hidden gems throughout Cape Town and surrounds.

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