Unveiling the Best Looks from the 2024 Met Gala
The Met Gala is an event where the most extravagant outfits and jewellery take centre stage for one magical night. For the 2024 edition, the theme is "The Garden of Time," inspired by a 1962 J.G. Ballard story. In the story, aristocrats protect themselves from a mob by plucking a flower from their garden each day, a symbolic tale of the inevitable decay of beauty and the passage of time.
This narrative aligns with the Costume Institute's spring exhibition, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." The exhibition focuses on pieces from the museum's permanent archives, featuring over 250 garments and accessories spanning four centuries.
Read on as we delve into some of our favourite looks of fashions biggest night out.
Jennifer Lopez
Starting with one of the co-chairs of the 2024 Met Gala adorned herself with high jewellery from the new Tiffany & Co. collection: Blue Book: Tiffany Celéste collection, along with a Jean Schlumberger Bird on a Rock ring.
If you’re a Tiffany lover, we have a stunning Tiffany & Co ‘Novo’ cushion cut Diamond cluster bracelet. Featuring twenty-five cushion cut Diamonds, each with a delicate Diamond halo surround with slight graduation in size. Each cushion cut Diamond is accompanied by a Tiffany & Co certificate.
Tyla
The South African singer donned a Balmain gown designed by the label’s artistic director, Olivier Rousteing. The gown was sculpted based on a cast of her body and crafted from three different colours of sand, adorned with micro-crystal studs to add a touch of sparkle. The singer finished her look with gold accessories, including two rings and a sleek chunky gold collar necklace.
Within our Pre-owned jewellery collection, we have a beautiful Chanel 18ct Gold 'Matelassé' Necklace.The necklace has the classic Chanel stylised quilted design. Available as part of a set, the necklace comes alongside a matching ring, bracelet and set of earrings for a beautiful addition to any ensemble.
Ariana Grande
Before performing at the Met Gala, the singer chose a custom Loewe look for the famous Met steps, designed by Jonathan Anderson. She wore Loewe’s bustier dress in mother of pearl, complete with a hand-pleated, multi-layered skirt in silk chiffon, finished with a pair of Diamond Drop Earrings.
To get Grande’s look, we have a pair of 3.86ct Fancy Shape Diamond Drop Earrings.
Handcrafted in a platinum setting, the stunning pair of drop earrings feature a collection of fancy shape diamonds including pear shape, marquise cut & radiant cut diamonds cascading down with a glittering border of brilliant cut diamonds.
Zendaya
Co-chair of this year’s Met - Zendaya transformed into a fairy-tale villain in a stunning creation by Maison Margiela Artisanal, designed by John Galliano.
The one-shouldered gown, inspired by a 1999 Dior dress, featured a long trumpet skirt adorned with royal-blue and emerald-green diagonal stripes. Fruit-like embellishments adorned one side of the waist, while she completed the look with a net mesh and tulle-feathered fascinator, and Emerald Jewellery.
In light of the Challenger star’s gemstone of choice, we have a beautiful collection of Emerald jewellery; including our Pre-Owned Antique Emerald & Diamond Drop Pendant, which features a large polished Columbian Emerald drop of approximately 30c’st.
Or opt of our rare Antique Victorian Fine Emerald & Diamond Brooch. This exquisite brooch features a very fine quality Emerald with a vivid green colour and excellent clarity, estimated as 1.20ct, flanked by two old European cut Diamonds
Looking to shop some of these celeb inspired looks? Browse through our Pre-Owned and Antique Jewellery collection or to re-create a bespoke made-to-order piece, please contact one of our team at info@hattonjewels.com.