5 best Met Gala red carpet trends to shop
Get inspired by Kim Kardashian, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Emma Chamberlain.
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Met Gala red carpet trends can seem impossible to pull off on a regular basis, but we're here to tell you otherwise. This year's dress code, "The Garden of Time," called for floral and earthy motifs embossed on ball gowns, with an emphasis on a color palette reflective of Mother Nature (read: beige, green, white, pink). While recreating the exact custom looks we saw at the 2024 Met Gala might not be realistic, it can be pretty easy to add a touch of red carpet-inspired glam to your style and beauty routines!
For instance, you can wear the red carpet's favorite colors—beige—by wearing a pair of pants in the same hue. And when it comes to this year's beauty trends, it won't cost you a pretty penny to mimic them. From Kendall Jenner's gothic glam to Rita Ora's frosty eyeshadow, you can whip up your own take on this year's style and beauty trends in no time. Below is a look at five of the best Met Gala red carpet trends you need to shop, stat.
The best Met Gala red carpet fashion and beauty trends
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1. Gothic glam
Like all these trends, their beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the gothic glam trend is one that can be interpreted in a number of ways. Met Gala co-chair Zendaya wore a black gown from designer John Galliano's Givenchy days that was quintessentially goth while Kendall Jenner, Emma Chamberlain, and Penelope Cruz all wore black or dark brown gowns for the big night. Jenner wore a gown from the Givenchy couture archives designed by Alexander McQueen while Chamberlain wore custom-made Jean Paul Gaultier. Cruz sported a haute couture black dress from Chanel. All you really need to embody the gothic glam trend is an article of clothing that's either black or dark brown.
But if you want to wear a piece reminiscent of what the stars wore on the red carpet—specifically Jenner's corset-like top—we recommend going for the By Anthropologie Mesh Corset Top. This black top and its cinched waist looks very similar to the top half of Jenner's Givenchy gown, and it has an added element of sex appeal à la its plunging neckline. You can also dress this top with your favorite jean jacket or cardigan to make the look more conservative. The top is available in women's sizes XS to XL.
Go goth with the By Anthropologie Mesh Corset Top.
2. Flower power
Flower power—not to be confused with the cultural craze of 1970s—ascended to great heights on the red carpet. Model Gigi Hadid wore a custom-made Thom Browne gown complete with yellow flowers, and the fuschia florals on actor Demi Moore's Harris Reed gown were practically popping off the fabric. But they weren't the only ones flaunting florals. Fashion designer Tory Burch also opted for an off-the-shoulder dress complete with 3-D flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, and yellow.
If you're not privy to wearing florals on your body but want to integrate them into your style regularly, consider getting a purse with a floral pattern, like the Kate Spade Sadie Sunny Floral Printed Crossbody. Flowers in orange, pink, and red dance all over the bag's canvas against a white background. It's the perfect accessory to complement all your spring and summer looks.
Flaunt florals on your shoulder with this purse from Kate Spade.
3. Barely-there beige
Evidently, beige was one of the most popular colors on the Met Gala red carpet. Sarah Jessica Parker attended the affair wearing a beige-colored gown designed by Richard Quinn while Pamela Anderson wore an off-the-shoulder dress from Oscar de la Renta. Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey wore a gown in a darker iteration of the neutral color that was designed by Seán McGirr, Creative Director of Alexander McQueen.
Obviously, wearing a beige gown is not practical for everyday wear, but you can integrate this red carpet-approved color into your wardrobe with a pair of trousers. We like the Open Edit High Waist Wide Leg Trousers in "Tan Oxford." These trousers are perfect to wear both out-and-about and to the office. Pair them with your favorite white t-shirt or tank for a classy, timeless look. Shop the pants in women's sizes 00 to 14.
Wear the Met Gala red carpet's favorite color in style with these flowing trousers.
4. Fairy waves
In honor of this year’s fantastical dress code, some have called this hairstyle "fairy hair," but these loose waves are more commonly known as beach waves in modern-day parlance. Stars such as Shakira, Kim Kardashian, and Zoe Saldaña took to the cream and green-colored carpet in stride while wearing this effortlessly cool look. Hairstylists Jhonatan Rendon, Chris Appleton, Aviva Perea, and Cassie Russek were behind the stars' loose waves.
While we can't confirm if each of these A-listers got some help by way of a wig or extensions, a hair waver can create the style in a matter of minutes. To get these cool-girl waves, you can use the Reviewed-approved Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold Digital 3 Barrel Hair Waver.
Get one of the biggest Met Gala red carpet trends with our favorite hair waver.
5. Ice princess eyeshadow
Frosted eyeshadow—an early 2000s beauty trend worn by the likes of Britney Spears and Paris Hilton—made a reappearance at the Met Gala. In keeping with this year's whimsical theme, this look might as well be called ice princess eyeshadow. The frosty, glistening look was worn by singers Rita Ora and Sabrina Carpenter, along with model Anok Yai. Charlotte Tilbury's makeup team, Carolina Gonzalez, and Sheika Daley were responsible for bringing this nostalgic beauty look to life. You can recreate this ice-cold shadow on your own with the Rock Chick Eyeshadow Palette from Charlotte Tilbury, the exact eyeshadow quad used on Rita Ora's eyes for the big night.
Rita Ora's icy eyes were achieved with the help of the Rock Chick Eyeshadow Palette from Charlotte Tilbury.
What was the 2024 Met Gala theme?
This year's Met Gala theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." The name of the theme coincides with the opening of the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
What was the 2024 Met Gala dress code?
The Costume Institute Benefit's dress code was "The Garden of Time," the name of a short story written by J.G. Ballard that was published in 1962.
Who were the hosts of the 2024 Met Gala?
The 2024 Met Gala hosts, or co-chairs, consisted of four celebrities: Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, and Bad Bunny.
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