Met Gala 2024: Get Ready To Meet The Hosts Of Fashion’s Biggest Night

The highly anticipated Met Gala 2024 is just around the corner, scheduled to commence next week starting from May 6th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Often dubbed the “Olympics of style,” the Met Gala is a prestigious event in the fashion world, showcasing a select group of distinguished individuals as co-chairs.

This year’s gala, themed ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,’ revolves around ‘The Garden of Time,’ encouraging guests to interpret the theme in their attire. As fashion enthusiasts and celebrities gear up for this esteemed occasion, all eyes will be on the Met Gala to witness the dazzling red carpet appearances and anticipate the trends that will shape the upcoming year.

This year’s Met Gala, slated for Monday, boasts an impressive lineup of co-chairs including Anna Wintour, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny. The announcement of these co-chairs was made back in February through an Instagram video, showcasing the five personalities engaging in a virtual group chat. Memorable moments from the video included Hemsworth confirming his availability for the event and Bad Bunny adding three flame emojis.

Although the selection of co-chairs may appear random, it’s actually a meticulously planned process designed to resonate with a diverse audience, especially across various age groups and creative fields like fashion, film, music and social media. The lineup in 2021, featuring Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka, and Amanda Gorman, for instance, seemed tailored to appeal to a younger demographic, indicating the Met Gala’s relevance to Generation Z, as detailed by The New York Times.

The co-chairs are also reportedly among the first to arrive at the gala, as their roles are to be the figureheads of the event. This ensures that attendees are well aware of their presence and significance.