Guests Are Reawakening Their Best Accessories Game at the Met Gala 2024
From Zendaya's massive feather headpiece to Tyla's hourglass handbag, the finishing touches are anything but conventional.
The 2024 Met Gala is in full swing, and to no one's surprise, attendees are showcasing a slew of whimsical looks for the evening, which honors the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest spring exhibition, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." Guests have been asked to dress according to the theme, “The Garden of Time.” While many A-listers have arrived draped in anticipated symbolism—like gowns adorned with floral appliqués—there have been some rather unexpected interpretations of the theme, including a whole lot of wacky accessories— like intricate headpieces, hourglass handbags, hats, and a whole lot of other finishing touches that didn't make their way onto our spring 2024 trend list.
Sarah Jessica Parker wore an asymmetrical hat that practically hid her face, Zendaya arrived with a huge feather-like structure on her head, and Alexandra Daddario had a golden snake-shaped coronet clipped into her hair. Instead of handbags, some guests chose to carry clever accessories, like Tyla, who clutched an hourglass filled with sand to compliment her fitted hourglass Balmain dress.
Discover the most whimsical accessories of the evening, and stay tuned as we update the evening's statement-making looks.
Sarah Jessica Parker Wearing a Philip Treacy Hat
Sarah Jessica Parker was practically unrecognizable while wearing a tilted hat that covered her face.
Zendaya Wearing a Maison Margiela Feathered Fascinator
Zendaya undeniably stood out amongst the crowd of attendees while flaunting a fascinator decorated with a huge feather.
Tyla Carrying a Handheld Hourglass Purse
Instead of carrying a designer handbag, Tyla opted for a hourglass filled with sand.
Alexandra Daddario Wearing a Snake-Shaped Coronet
Alexandra Daddario took the garden theme to heart with an Adam-and-Eve-esque snake coronet.
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Bad Bunny Wearing a Pillow-Like Hat
While taking a playful approach, Bad Bunny arrived in an oversized hat.
Harris Reed Wearing an Embroidered Headpiece
Harris Reed's massive headpiece displayed symbolic flora and fauna imagery.
Camilla Cabello Holding a Brick of Ice
Camilla Cabello shocked onlookers with a brick of melting ice in her hand.
Cardi B Wearing an Enormous Wrapped Hat
Cardi B accessorized her show-stopping gown with a matching black hat wrapped in tulle.
Sabrina Harrison Wearing a Sculptural Headpiece
Sabrina Harrison's interpretation of the 2024 Met Gala theme involved a breathtaking headpiece and a droplet-shaped gold handbag.
Lauren is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she writes trend reports, shopping pieces, and celebrity news stories. Prior to Marie Claire, Lauren worked for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE as a freelance editor with a specific focus on seasonal styles and coveted products. She also worked for Town & Country, where she developed a robust portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles.
Lauren graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in journalism. While attending Penn, Lauren contributed to the university's fashion magazine, The Walk, while also interning for Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl.
When she’s not exploring the world of fashion, you can find Lauren sharpening her skills as DJ, discovering new restaurants in New York City (she’s a foodie), and spending quality time with friends and family. Follow her along at @laurenktappan.
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