Met Gala 2024: Kardashian-Jenners dazzle; from statuesque beauty to sleeping beauty couture

Kylie Jenner wore a custom Oscar de la Renta while Kendall stunned in a never-before-worn McQueen.

The Kardashian-Jenners always make a splash at the Met Gala, and 2024 was no exception. 

Kylie Jenner turned heads with an elegant, custom Oscar de la Renta gown that perfectly embodied the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" theme.

Inspired by the garden statues in J.G. Ballard's "The Garden of Time," the rosewater-hued gown featured a sculpted, cone-style bra, a cinched corseted bodice, and a dramatic trumpet skirt. Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, co-designers for the iconic fashion house, crafted the unique silhouette just for Jenner.

The beauty mogul is no stranger to unforgettable Met Gala looks. Her past appearances have included a campy lavender Versace ensemble (2019), a futuristic Balmain gown (2016), and a tribute to the late Virgil Abloh with a bridal-inspired Off-White look (2022).  This year's statuesque gown further cements Jenner's status as a Met Gala fashion icon.

Kendall Jenner celebrated her 10th Met Gala appearance in style. The 28-year-old supermodel stunned in a "Sleeping Beauty" design, becoming the first person to wear a unique piece from Alexander McQueen's fall 1999 Givenchy haute couture collection. The dress, adorned with over 100,000 beads and sequins, had never been worn by a human before.

Jenner spoke to Vogue about her excitement in wearing the gown, calling it a dream come true.  The dress's scalloped back cutout, high neckline, and stunning details perfectly embodied this year's theme, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."

"It's beauty that's been slept on," Jenner said. "It's literally a ‘sleeping beauty.’ It's such a special moment. I feel extremely honored that they're allowing me to wear it."

Since her Met Gala debut in 2014, Jenner has consistently turned heads with her daring looks. From Versace's feathered showgirl dress in 2019 to her shimmering Givenchy gown in 2021 honoring Audrey Hepburn, her style evolution has been remarkable.

Jenner's dedication to high fashion was evident in her 2023 Met Gala ensemble, a sequined black bodysuit with floor-length sleeves and sky-high platinum boots. She even shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of her preparation in Season 4 of Hulu's The Kardashians.

This year's Met Gala also holds special significance as Bad Bunny, Jenner's rumored ex-boyfriend, serves as a co-chair. The gala celebrates the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, running from May 10 to September 2, 2024.

Kim Kardashian's 2024 Met Gala look sparked a wave of reactions, ranging from confusion to criticism. The reality star's custom Maison Margiela Couture gown was hastily topped with a gray sweater and her platinum hair pulled back in a messy braid. Turns out, the disheveled appearance was entirely intentional.

 

Kardashian explained to Vogue that she was going for a "wildest night of my life in a garden" aesthetic, with the sweater representing a last-minute grab from her boyfriend. While some fans found the look creative, others were less impressed, commenting on everything from the "tired cardigan" to concerns about Kardashian's ability to breathe in her corset.

Despite the mixed reactions, Kardashian's outfit certainly achieved its goal of grabbing attention. The 2024 Met Gala, themed "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," marked Kardashian's 11th appearance at the iconic fashion event.