The 2024 Met Gala has finally begun! And, fashionistas from around the world have descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to walk the red carpet. This year, the event is being co-chaired by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny and as usual, Vogue's Anna Wintour is at the helm at the Costume Institute benefit.

The theme of this year's Met Gala is "The Garden of Time", inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story of the same name. The theme stems from the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's latest exhibition, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion". Around 250 garments will be on display from the Costume Institute's collection of 33,000 pieces. Many pieces have typically never been shown before and some are too fragile to hang.&nbsp;

<h2>Check out all the live updates from the stairs of Fifth Avenue below!</h2>

1)&nbsp;The Met Gala carpet this year isn't red. To go with the 2024 theme, it has been transformed into a beautiful garden with the steps being covered in cream and green ombre effect, surrounded by flowers and greenery.

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2)&nbsp;Anna Wintour, the Met Gala queen and Vogue's iconic editor-in-chief, arrived at the 2024 Met Gala in a custom Loewe ensemble, featuring dramatic, long black blazer adorned with red and yellow flowers.

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Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-met-gala-2024-what-does-the-theme-sleeping-beauties-reawakening-fashion-mean-718602">Met Gala 2024: What does the theme 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' mean?</a>

3)&nbsp;The co-hosts have also arrived at the venue to attend the biggest fashion event of the year.&nbsp;

Looking dapper as ever, co-host Bad Bunny hit the carpet in a suit from the Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection by John Galliano. He completed the look with a pair of Maison Margiela's signature Tabi boots.

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Co-host Jennifer Lopez opted for a custom-made crystal-covered gown by Schiaparelli Haute Couture. She paired her nearly-nude dress with sky-high platform heels and jewels from Tiffany &amp; Co.&nbsp;

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Zendaya arrived at the venue in custom Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano, channelling a peacock.&nbsp;

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Chris Hemsworth wore a custom Tom Ford look for the gala. He was accompanied by Elsa Pataky on the carpet.

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4)&nbsp;Mindy Kaling collaborated with Indian designer Gaurav Gupta for an avant-garde look. She wore a structural beige dress that also had a little "bling." Speaking to Vogue, Mindy revealed that the dress is called "The Melting Flower of Time."

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5)&nbsp;Tyla, who sung the viral song "Water", walked the carpet in a custom Balmain gown, made of actual sand.&nbsp;To mark her Met Gala debut, Tyla opted for this daring strapless dress, which was&nbsp;made to hug every inch of her&nbsp;body before flaring out into an organza mermaid train. The dress was made of three colours of sand, mixed with micro-crystal studs. To complete the look, she carried&nbsp;the Balmain hourglass clutch that matched the gala's theme perfectly.

Speaking about the event during the livestream, Tyla&nbsp;said, "It feels amazing. I’m so excited to go inside and see all the pictures when I go home."

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6) The verdict is out!&nbsp;While Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian, Tyla and Emma Chamberlain served some of the best looks of the night, celebs like Rita Ora, Lea Michele, Blackpink's Jennie and Kendall Jenner failed to make a mark with their sartorial picks.&nbsp;Check out the best and worst-dressed celebs at this year's Met Gala <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/met-gala-2024-best-and-worst-looks-from-biggest-fashion-event-of-the-year-718687">here</a>.

7) Alia Bhatt looked like an Indian princess as she arrived at the gala in an&nbsp;intricately handcrafted Sabyasachi saree, studded with real gems. The diva's ethereal look was accentuated by a 23-foot-long train with floral detailing, glass beading and semi-precious gemstones. The Indian actress took the help of her longtime stylist and red carpet collaborator Anaita Shroff Adajania to curate the look, which perfectly aligns with this year's dress code. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-met-gala-2024-alia-bhatt-channels-indian-princess-in-custom-sabyasachi-saree-featuring-23-foot-long-train-718671">Click here for full coverage!</a>

8)&nbsp;K-pop stars have arrived too! K-pop band Stray Kids made their Met debut in stunning red-black suits and jackets which they took off on the carpet. Blackpink's Jennie also attended the Met Gala in a risque blue dress made from a single yarn of merino wool.

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9) The Met Gala has been for years Kim Kardashian's playground. The reality TV star has always made heads turn with her red-carpet looks at fashion's biggest night. This year is no different. The entrepreneur stunned in a metallic corset gown which had a cinched waist. Kim's gown had a metallic leaf design by&nbsp;Maison Margiela. However, what stunned everyone&nbsp;was her surprising choice of a warm grey cardigan by John Galliano that really made her entire style stand out. Kim's outfit brought in a lot of comments on social media with many wondering if the star could breathe in the outfit.&nbsp;

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10) Missed out the most outrageous, weird and wacky outfits of the night? Here's a quick rundown!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/weirdest-met-gala-2024-looks-thatll-make-you-look-twice-718755">Weirdest Met Gala 2024 looks that'll make you look twice</a>

The 2024 Met Gala has finally begun! And, fashionistas from around the world have descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to walk the red carpet.

The 2024 Met Gala has finally begun! And, fashionistas from around the world have descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to walk the red carpet. This year, the event is being co-chaired by Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny and as usual, Vogue's Anna Wintour is at the helm at the Costume Institute benefit. The theme of this year's Met Gala is "The Garden of Time", inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story of the same name. The theme stems from the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's latest exhibition, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion". Around 250 garments will be on display from the Costume Institute's collection of 33,000 pieces. Many pieces have typically never been shown before and some are too fragile to hang. Check out all the live updates from the stairs of Fifth Avenue below! 1) The Met Gala carpet this year isn't red. To go with the 2024 theme, it has been transformed into a beautiful garden with the steps being covered in cream and green ombre effect, surrounded by flowers and greenery. 2) Anna Wintour, the Met Gala queen and Vogue's iconic editor-in-chief, arrived at the 2024 Met Gala in a custom Loewe ensemble, featuring dramatic, long black blazer adorned with red and yellow flowers. Also read: Met Gala 2024: What does the theme 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' mean? 3) The co-hosts have also arrived at the venue to attend the biggest fashion event of the year. Looking dapper as ever, co-host Bad Bunny hit the carpet in a suit from the Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection by John Galliano. He completed the look with a pair of Maison Margiela's signature Tabi boots. Co-host Jennifer Lopez opted for a custom-made crystal-covered gown by Schiaparelli Haute Couture. She paired her nearly-nude dress with sky-high platform heels and jewels from Tiffany & Co. Zendaya arrived at the venue in custom Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano, channelling a peacock. Chris Hemsworth wore a custom Tom Ford look for the gala. He was accompanied by Elsa Pataky on the carpet. 4) Mindy Kaling collaborated with Indian designer Gaurav Gupta for an avant-garde look. She wore a structural beige dress that also had a little "bling." Speaking to Vogue, Mindy revealed that the dress is called "The Melting Flower of Time." 5) Tyla, who sung the viral song "Water", walked the carpet in a custom Balmain gown, made of actual sand. To mark her Met Gala debut, Tyla opted for this daring strapless dress, which was made to hug every inch of her body before flaring out into an organza mermaid train. The dress was made of three colours of sand, mixed with micro-crystal studs. To complete the look, she carried the Balmain hourglass clutch that matched the gala's theme perfectly. Speaking about the event during the livestream, Tyla said, "It feels amazing. I’m so excited to go inside and see all the pictures when I go home." 6) The verdict is out! While Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian, Tyla and Emma Chamberlain served some of the best looks of the night, celebs like Rita Ora, Lea Michele, Blackpink's Jennie and Kendall Jenner failed to make a mark with their sartorial picks. Check out the best and worst-dressed celebs at this year's Met Gala here. 7) Alia Bhatt looked like an Indian princess as she arrived at the gala in an intricately handcrafted Sabyasachi saree, studded with real gems. The diva's ethereal look was accentuated by a 23-foot-long train with floral detailing, glass beading and semi-precious gemstones. The Indian actress took the help of her longtime stylist and red carpet collaborator Anaita Shroff Adajania to curate the look, which perfectly aligns with this year's dress code. Click here for full coverage! 8) K-pop stars have arrived too! K-pop band Stray Kids made their Met debut in stunning red-black suits and jackets which they took off on the carpet. Blackpink's Jennie also attended the Met Gala in a risque blue dress made from a single yarn of merino wool. 9) The Met Gala has been for years Kim Kardashian's playground. The reality TV star has always made heads turn with her red-carpet looks at fashion's biggest night. This year is no different. The entrepreneur stunned in a metallic corset gown which had a cinched waist. Kim's gown had a metallic leaf design by Maison Margiela. However, what stunned everyone was her surprising choice of a warm grey cardigan by John Galliano that really made her entire style stand out. Kim's outfit brought in a lot of comments on social media with many wondering if the star could breathe in the outfit. 10) Missed out the most outrageous, weird and wacky outfits of the night? Here's a quick rundown! Weirdest Met Gala 2024 looks that'll make you look twice

Met Gala 2024 as it happened! Best looks, top moments and more

Met Gala 2024: Best and worst looks from biggest fashion event of the year

From Bad Bunny's Tudor-inspired hat and shoes resembling cloven hooves to the hummingbird perched delicately on Zendaya's neck, the hosts set the tone at fashion's biggest night -- the annual Met Gala in New York.

Florals, animals and vintage couture abounded at the so-called Oscars of the East Coast, a mammoth fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

The extravaganza's dress code this year is "The Garden of Time" -- which draws inspiration from the 1962 short story of the same name written by English writer J.G. Ballard.

In essence, it is about the ephemeral nature of beauty -- perhaps a weighty theme to press on the luminaries attending this year's gala.

For sheer drama, co-hosts Bad Bunny and Zendaya along with rapper Cardi B and singer Lana del Rey commanded the red carpet.

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny evoked a kind of Tudor matador with a sweeping hat and a black bouquet, with the only pop of color his bright red inseam and the patent shine of his cloven shoes.&nbsp;

Zendaya's look had been among the most highly anticipated.

For her first Met Gala since 2019 the 27-year-old star was wreathed in jewel-toned lame, organza and satin designed by John Galliano, with vines crawling up her duchess corset and arms and what appeared to be a hummingbird nestled into her neck.&nbsp;

Most attendees chose to evoke awakenings and life, and perhaps to defy the theme by demonstrating the immortality of fashion through the centuries, with many 17th and 18th century flourishes.

Some -- such as singer Lana del Rey -- emphasized decay, with stark sculptural twigs rising from her gown to hold a veil of tulle like a canopy over her head.

South African singer Tyla's strapless Balmain gown evoking the sands of time -- right down to the hourglass purse -- was sculpted so tightly to her body that she had to be carried up the steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Cardi B was resplendent in funereal black, with a train so expansive it required nine tuxedoed men to lift it up the stairs. "It's a black rose," she told journalists.

- 'Mysterious and unexpected' -

Celebrity interpretation of Met Gala themes have been wide-ranging and often sparked social media debate -- but attendees this year appeared to shrug off the pressure.

"I don't even think there's pressure at all, I think it's more of an opportunity," actor Colman Domingo, who also carried a bouquet in a lily-colored caped jacket and wide-leg trousers, told journalists.&nbsp;

The theme parallels the exhibit "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," which focuses on the most fragile pieces of the Costume Institute's vast collection.

The show, which will be on view to the public from May 10 through September 2, features clothing so delicate it cannot be displayed on mannequins.

The Costume Institute relies on the blockbuster Met Gala to fund its work, including exhibitions and acquisitions.

The gala was first held in 1948 and for decades was reserved for New York high society. Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, the high priestess of fashion, took over the show in the 1990s, transforming the party into a catwalk for the rich and famous.

This year, a ticket costs a cool $75,000, with tables starting at $350,000. The 2023 gala -- which celebrated the late Karl Lagerfeld -- raised nearly $22 million, a record sum.

But what exactly goes on inside is an enduring mystery.

"Something mysterious, I'm sure, and unexpected," actor Jeff Goldblum told journalists on the red carpet, dressed as a count swathed in Tiffany jewels.

Guests are likely to peruse the exhibit, and stars such as Rihanna -- whose command of the red carpet is usually unparalleled -- have performed in the past.&nbsp;

- Social media frenzy -

The spectacle is social media catnip for celebrity watchers -- and once again, both the gala and the exhibit are co-sponsored by TikTok.

The tech world joined luminaries of music, film, politics and sports on the carpet, with TikTok CEO Shou Chew, also an honorary co-chair, in attendance.

Outside the event, several hundred protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza demonstrated nearby, with security tight and several arrests made as stars walked the red carpet.&nbsp;

From Bad Bunny's Tudor-inspired hat and shoes resembling cloven hooves to the hummingbird perched delicately on Zendaya's neck, the hosts set the tone at fashion's biggest night -- the annual Met Gala in New York.

From Bad Bunny's Tudor-inspired hat and shoes resembling cloven hooves to the hummingbird perched delicately on Zendaya's neck, the hosts set the tone at fashion's biggest night -- the annual Met Gala in New York. Florals, animals and vintage couture abounded at the so-called Oscars of the East Coast, a mammoth fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The extravaganza's dress code this year is "The Garden of Time" -- which draws inspiration from the 1962 short story of the same name written by English writer J.G. Ballard. In essence, it is about the ephemeral nature of beauty -- perhaps a weighty theme to press on the luminaries attending this year's gala. For sheer drama, co-hosts Bad Bunny and Zendaya along with rapper Cardi B and singer Lana del Rey commanded the red carpet. Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny evoked a kind of Tudor matador with a sweeping hat and a black bouquet, with the only pop of color his bright red inseam and the patent shine of his cloven shoes. Zendaya's look had been among the most highly anticipated. For her first Met Gala since 2019 the 27-year-old star was wreathed in jewel-toned lame, organza and satin designed by John Galliano, with vines crawling up her duchess corset and arms and what appeared to be a hummingbird nestled into her neck. Most attendees chose to evoke awakenings and life, and perhaps to defy the theme by demonstrating the immortality of fashion through the centuries, with many 17th and 18th century flourishes. Some -- such as singer Lana del Rey -- emphasized decay, with stark sculptural twigs rising from her gown to hold a veil of tulle like a canopy over her head. South African singer Tyla's strapless Balmain gown evoking the sands of time -- right down to the hourglass purse -- was sculpted so tightly to her body that she had to be carried up the steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Cardi B was resplendent in funereal black, with a train so expansive it required nine tuxedoed men to lift it up the stairs. "It's a black rose," she told journalists. - 'Mysterious and unexpected' - Celebrity interpretation of Met Gala themes have been wide-ranging and often sparked social media debate -- but attendees this year appeared to shrug off the pressure. "I don't even think there's pressure at all, I think it's more of an opportunity," actor Colman Domingo, who also carried a bouquet in a lily-colored caped jacket and wide-leg trousers, told journalists. The theme parallels the exhibit "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," which focuses on the most fragile pieces of the Costume Institute's vast collection. The show, which will be on view to the public from May 10 through September 2, features clothing so delicate it cannot be displayed on mannequins. The Costume Institute relies on the blockbuster Met Gala to fund its work, including exhibitions and acquisitions. The gala was first held in 1948 and for decades was reserved for New York high society. Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, the high priestess of fashion, took over the show in the 1990s, transforming the party into a catwalk for the rich and famous. This year, a ticket costs a cool $75,000, with tables starting at $350,000. The 2023 gala -- which celebrated the late Karl Lagerfeld -- raised nearly $22 million, a record sum. But what exactly goes on inside is an enduring mystery. "Something mysterious, I'm sure, and unexpected," actor Jeff Goldblum told journalists on the red carpet, dressed as a count swathed in Tiffany jewels. Guests are likely to peruse the exhibit, and stars such as Rihanna -- whose command of the red carpet is usually unparalleled -- have performed in the past. - Social media frenzy - The spectacle is social media catnip for celebrity watchers -- and once again, both the gala and the exhibit are co-sponsored by TikTok. The tech world joined luminaries of music, film, politics and sports on the carpet, with TikTok CEO Shou Chew, also an honorary co-chair, in attendance. Outside the event, several hundred protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza demonstrated nearby, with security tight and several arrests made as stars walked the red carpet.

Hummingbirds and hooves take over the red carpet at Met Gala