Met Gala 2024 best dressed: Zendaya, Demi Moore, Lana Del Rey, more stars blossom in Garden of Time
The Met Gala is back, and the stars are blossoming this year.
A cadre of stylish celebrities have descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the museum's annual benefit. This year's gala theme is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," which refers to fragile garments in the Met's collection housed in special glass "coffins" instead of on mannequins.
Garments will be displayed in a series of galleries organized by themes of nature, including land, sea and sky. The event's dress code, "The Garden of Time," draws inspiration from this elemental motif.
And these A-list attendees are no withering wallflowers.
Stars are serving a full bounty of striking floral prints and earthy tones that would make Mother Nature want to strut down the red carpet.
From Zendaya and Bad Bunny to Jennifer Lopez and Demi Moore, here are our picks for best dressed of the night (in no particular order).
Bad Bunny goes gothic floral in Maison Margiela
The reggaeton superstar and Met Gala co-chair was stunning in a suave navy blue Maison Margiela Artisanal suit by John Galliano, which he topped off with a plush hat and matching floral bouquet, reflecting "The Garden of Time" dress code.
The ensemble's dark hue gave a refreshing gothic touch to the otherwise cheery springtime aesthetic of bright pastels and earth tones.
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Zendaya haunts in earthy Maison Margiela frock
Fellow Met Gala co-chair Zendaya was flawless in an elegant period gown from Rita Watnick and Lily et Cie. Watnick is the curator of Lily et Cie, a famed vintage clothing store in Beverly Hills that has helped style the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and Met Gala co-chair Jennifer Lopez.
The "Challengers" actress turned heads on the red carpet in a haunting, off-the-shoulder dress by Maison Margiela that combined ocean blue and forest green tones. The earthy frock, which took inspiration from a '90s Dior dress, also featured a feathery headpiece and berry bundles pinned to the ensemble.
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Jennifer Lopez sparkles in Schiaparelli
Jennifer Lopez wore a figure-hugging sheer Schiaparelli gown with sequins and beading. She accessorized the look with a large statement necklace and a high bun to give the outfit the attention it deserved.
The actress-singer and Met Gala co-chair sparkled in the silver dress, which had an ethereal pattern that mimicked a delicate flower.
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Tyla is a living hourglass in sandy Balmain gown
South African singer Tyla put her hourglass figure on full display.
The "Water" songstress wore a skintight beige dress by Balmain that resembled the grainy texture of sand. She coupled the campy look with an hourglass timer.
Jessica Biel is rosy in floral frock
Everything is coming up roses for Jessica Biel.
The actress popped on the red carpet in a flowy pink dress covered in petal-esque embellishments.
Colman Domingo saves the day in a caped suit
Colman Domingo looked dapper in a crisp, black-and-white suit by Willy Chavarria.
The "Rustin" star brought an elegant flamboyance to menswear with a flowing cape that complemented his blazer. He said the flowy garment was a nod to the late André Leon Talley, who served as editor-at-large of Vogue magazine.
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Gigi Hadid sprouts in floral Thom Browne
Spring has sprung for Gigi Hadid.
The model radiated in a floor-length white gown by Thom Browne. The ethereal dress featured an intricate floral pattern that boasted yellow roses and elongated stems.
"There's a lot, but there's some beautiful 3D beaded flowers," Hadid told USA TODAY's Anika Reed about her interpretation of the theme on the red carpet.
Demi Moore pops in heart-shaped dress
Demi Moore is a darling of Mother Nature.
The actress made a bold floral statement on the red carpet with a campy, heart-shaped dress by Harris Reed. An enlarged, pink flower graphic added a fresh burst of color to the sleek black ensemble.
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Lil Nas X dazzles in sparkly Luar suit
Lil Nas X is lighting up the Met Gala this year.
The rapper glowed in a bedazzled, off-white three-piece suit by Luar. The ensemble shone with the help of more than 50,000 Swarovski crystals.
Lana Del Rey channels forest nymph in Alexander McQueen
In the land of "Gods & Monsters," Lana Del Rey was an untouchable forest nymph.
The singer-songwriter looked stunning in an ornate, tree-inspired gown by Alexander McQueen. "Well, first of all, we needed to make it McQueen, so the shape is McQueen. And we would never do butterflies, not for this," the singer told USA TODAY of her look.
The beige dress was overlaid with a bouquet of intertwining branches, which culminated in a headpiece that held up the dress's ethereal veil.
Sabrina Carpenter flowers in Oscar de la Renta
The Sabrina Carpenter "Espresso" has just been given a floral note.
The pop singer got into "The Garden of Time" spirit with a chic Oscar de la Renta gown that paired a black velvet bodice with a baby blue satin skirt. The bouffant garment was designed to resemble the shape of an orchid.
Nicki Minaj is in bloom with floral Marni dress
Nicki Minaj has a green thumb for fashion.
The rapper made a colorful splash on the red carpet in a dainty yellow dress by Marni. The frock featured a garden of vibrant floral pieces pinned to the outfit.
Ayo Edebiri serves floral feast in Loewe
Ayo Edebiri has cooked up a fashion confection.
"The Bear" star was a springtime bounty come to life in a white halter dress by Loewe. The ethereal gown included a lush floral graphic on the skirt that cascaded to the dress's small train.
Contributing: Naledi Ushe and Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
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