2024 MET GALA THEME EXPLAINED (everything to know about "The Garden of Time")

[@mpa4ko]

The way Luke has done a WAY BETTER job conveying the importance of the Costume Institute, than any publicity around the Met Gala, speaks volumes of the true appreciation of fashion as an art form needed by the people running the show.

[@jamilatavares]

Luke should be invited to do a live review of the looks on the pink carpet for us

[@angelavargas577]

@@jamilatavaresI second this

[@sabineakemitakechi2331]

haha the elites and gate keeping lol

[@lynnpetti3817]

Enjoy listening to your expansive knowledge on this subject. Thank you

[@sarahgordino6695]

Exactly what I was thinking!!

[@cooperbt]

Flowers…for Spring. Groundbreaking.

[@foxwilliamulder]

**florals

[@entropy3615]

😂 Calm down Miranda.

[@kerryalfaro9437]

Devil wears Prada, Miranda Priestly

[@Kgothatsolhosie]

​@@foxwilliamulder💯

[@shy67436]

no that wasn't a question 👓☝️

[@geenee3589]

so glad for this guide so that I can loathe everyone properly

[@katekursive1370]

Yesssssss, you get it 😆🤝

[@HelloMoto_]

Hahahah yes!

[@sentosaco]

Live Laugh Loathe ❤

[@wanderingsoul881]

I love that "If I'm going to be a hater, I'm gonna do it right" LMFAO

[@soude85]

@@sentosaco 😂👏🏼

[@jlovindoodlebug]

Fun fact: it's not just UV that will degrade fabric and other materials. Over time light exposure will cause changes in color or stability even if there is no UV present. As a lighting designer we are always targeting low levels even if no UV is present. Some objects need less than 3 footcandles/30lux while others can take brighter levels. Some exhibits will use brighter light levels but for a shorter period of time. Same for art exhibits, especially works on paper!

[@TheBaumcm]

I would think humidity would also be a factor, especially for natural textiles like fabric and paper.

[@CatterinaPoe]

Oh, that exhibition is totally shade to Kim. Living for it

[@beatdizzy]

It's obviously trying to nip nonsense in the bud, but if we've learned anything about humanity, that is unlikely.

[@hideflen]

"I don't think Andrew would be petty" Oh, museum people are the MOST petty!

[@John-uz4et]

No mention of Michelle Obama wearing a vintage Norman Norell dress to an official event, the first time a First Lady wore vintage to an official event. And it was back in 2012. She wore vintage Schreiner jewelry too.

[@miss1of2]

​@@John-uz4et There's a difference between "vintage" and "historically important artefacts".

[@John-uz4et]

@@miss1of2 so a First Lady wearing an American Vintage Norman Norell couture dress to an official state event for the first time in American history isn’t historically important? He mentioned Norman Norell specifically and then went on to say “wearing vintage being cool happened in 2020” when the woman from Queen’s Gambit wore Bob Mackie. So the Bob Mackie is a historical artifact but the Norman Norell couture dress that he didn’t show isn’t?

[@Cloud9crown]

The themes never make sense once people start showing up 😂

[@ilovechips1327]

That’s because so many of the people that attend don’t follow the theme.

[@rhearoyality]

I know it's like Oh you're a brand ambassador......🙄

[@gracekendell5936]

😂

[@hollystiener16]

People where what they want to where. It is so disrespectful

[@dir3907]

It shouldn’t have, they’re guests! It should be all about the exhibit…not the attempt of the guests to outstage it…on a red carpet!? Or are they part of the exhibit/performance? That Would call for some deep commitment understanding or the theme and performance… 🤷🏻‍♀️ But again! They’re guests!

[@thelemonoftroy]

The amount of education in this video is insane. Science, art, history, pop culture and more, all perfectly woven together while still being engaging and fun to watch. 12/10 Luke! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@argusfleibeit1165]

He really does get it together.

[@MsShellectable]

It's a full fashion history course plus the complex science of fabric preservation squeezed into a glimmering capsule that once swallowed, allows you to grasp just a small portion of Luke's mind-bogglingly vast knowledge of all things fashion. It's presented to us on a tiny, exquisitely jeweled tray commissioned by the Romanovs from Fabergé to hold their nightly dose of whatever allowed them to sleep while oppressing all those peasants. I know, I sound like I ingested something that was way more than a microdose, but no, it's just that this kind of deep, deftly handled knowledge makes me giddy. Thank you, Luke for your wildly generous gift of a fashion and textile PhD in a nutshell!

[@1957DLT]

Luke: giving 21 more minutes of investigation and curation of the theme of this year's Met Gala than 99.9% of the attendees and designers will. Alas, it will be a clusteringeff of people wearing something fancy that may or may not vaguely speak Theme, and designers hanging their latest runway whatevers on whoever is happy to be their hanger for the evening. Kudos, Luke, for these 21 minutes. If I could get to the Sleeping Beauty exhibit I would spend ages there. And any shade, even two year old shade, thrown at KK for wearing Marilyn's gown is always a good thing.

[@OsloTime]

Hahaha, TRUTH! ❤ 😂😂😂 👏

[@MCricketB]

As a former costume curator, I was SO delighted to see a fashion vlog tackle the topic of conservation! Thank you so much!!!

[@nurailidepaepe2783]

fun fact: this is not a vlog! a vlog ('video blog') is a video recording your day (what you eat, who you see, what you do, ...). they used to be (one of) the most popular type of videos but aren't really a big thing anymore. it's become the norm to either talk to a camera about a topic (informative like here or youtube drama, personao experiences, ...) or to have a unique concept with high(er) production value. (you could argue some of these are still recording your day, but the things you're doing in that day are specifically for the content, not things you'd do on any regular day)

[@AnnaMorimoto]

I'm Japanese, so here are some ideas for if I would go: 1) A plain dress covered in household conservative work, such as darning, patches, sashiko, dying over stains, etc. I'd especially focus on kogin-zashi type of sashiko work, embroidery that made clothing more durable and warmer in winter. A patchwork dress made from pieces gifted from a hundred, hundred-year-old people would also be a cool reference to the traditional Japanese custom of making baby clothes out of patchwork scraps from elders, hoping the baby would live a long life. It would play with the idea of traditional human practices trying to ward off the inevitably of death, as well as giving pieces of old clothing new life by working it into a new garment and thus conserving that piece of fashion history at least. 2) A reference to conservation efforts in other fields, art, archeology, etc. Maybe an example would be a design referencing a painting under a painting that has recently been discovered to have been altered by later generations? Or perhaps incorporating the motiefs from a European tapestry noted in Japanese historical documents but thought to have been lost to time, recently pieced together from it's use as decoration on a Japanese palanquin. Maybe reference Taro Okamoto's modern art from the 70s, which used innovative materials, but because of that is deteriorating fast, like the exhibits from the 1970s world expo in Osaka Japan. 3) Cherry blossoms, as they're symbols of the inevitably of life fleeting away. Maybe a dress that has decorative elements that look like flower petals, slowly breaking down or tearing away in the wind like tissue paper, until only a plain dress is left. Kind of like the Banksy art that went through the shredder?

[@WitchOracle]

I love all of these ideas! The first feels on point without being cliche and could yield some really creative interpretations

[@ziaekaf3504]

Love the last one as well...oh my such creativity....God bless

[@valeriam6248]

Sooo ready for all of the celebrities to not follow this awesome theme 😭 Except Zendaya of course, never you honey

[@kerryalfaro9437]

Ok Gen ZER 😂

[@valeriam6248]

@@kerryalfaro9437 yes and?

[@Romance_dream_]

and blake lively

[@sese8976]

@@Romance_dream_was about to say this haha

[@valeriam6248]

@@Romance_dream_ oh absolutelyyy I said just Zendaya because she’s the co chair and Blake doesn’t always show up but I’m sure she will look absolutely amazing if she goes

[@AmyWantsAFairytale]

At least two people are going to show up in sleeping beauty dresses/costumes.

[@hollystiener16]

That is okay.

[@ASKSer79]

And I hope it's men, in fact if Sam Smith attends it's 100% going to be him/them. And Lil Nas X

[@ileeeenify]

Jared Leto dressed as a giant glass slipper

[@bakad5458]

@@ASKSer79Sorry but the men have not been slaying the dresses…

[@Ellsped10]

😅😅😅

[@snowysnowyriver]

This is a good example of why I love Luke's channel......he knows his business!

[@fabienneroure9995]

I totally agree!👍❤ I really enjoyed the video❤

[@bekytg9393]

I don't understand why Luke doesn't have more subscribers. He researches and presents really well.

[@Anna_96]

Absolutely agree! I had zero interest in the Met Gala until one day i stumbled across one of his videos talking about it, and now i look forward to his commentary every year :)

[@MsShellectable]

And then some. He knows the bones, the marrow, the DNA of fashion, and rather than hand it to us in dry academic form, he presents it in the juiciest way possible.

[@icaro_andstuff]

As a professional conservator and restorer, I'm INTERESTED Also, for me, fabric (and clothing) are art, so it is art conservation :)

[@legoqueen2445]

I totally agree, fashion is art. Unfortunately, fashion has historically been dismissed as frivolous and female-centric hence not worth taking seriously. But given fashion reflects culture, advances in technology, social commentary, standards of workmanship and tokens of history, if it's not art, I don't know what is! The Met Gala funds important work. I hope I get to see their collection one day! I was in Singapore and visiting a museum and they had an exhibition of Gua Pei's fashion- it was the most beautiful collection of dream like fashion I have ever seen! And the history behind her method is an extraordinary reflection of how Communist China initially tried to repress their iconic fashion history only for it to be re-interpretted, explored and celebrated by designers like Pei. ♡

[@snowysnowyriver]

Kardashian wearing that dress (and ruining it) was a crime against both fashion and history. She should never have been allowed with a mile of that priceless gown.

[@ErinShannon617]

agreed, that made me furious.

[@debramcbride6711]

How dare she! So glad the Kim and her family are going down. Such poor role models

[@mizzymo64]

The idea of her forcing her artificially inflated arse into that beautiful gown made me weep.

[@trelina]

Not priceless. $4.8 million.

[@michellelyrose]

Why does everybody hate her so much,

[@brandiwampler6317]

I would love a version of this video where he pulls different dress/outfit suggestions that fit the met gala theme

[@beatdizzy]

Oh this this this ❤

[@martinasurr]

YESSSS

[@arieluv615]

Now hear this! 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽

[@dvroble]

The way I would watch this IMMEDIATELY

[@barttrodd7918]

Bernadette Peters mentioned (in one of her videos on corsets) that many clothes we look at from history have a “survivors bias” meaning that the clothing that has survived history was never worn hence why it was able to survive. So our view on historic clothing can be skewed a bit. So this theme would be an exciting way to highlight clothing that wasn’t able to survive throughout history. Loved the video ❤ always appreciate these in depth analysis of the MET themes. I’m excited to see what Zendaya wears as a host!

[@robertawalsh2995]

Bernadette Banner?

[@barttrodd7918]

Haha oh my gosh yes 😂 Bernadette Peters is an actress lol

[@sarahy1680]

Nichole Rudolph touches on survival bias extensively in her "The Myth of Tiny Feet 'Back Then'" video.

[@169esmeralda]

@@barttrodd7918and an icon in her own right. An easy slip of the pen ❤️

[@LisaSchnettler]

There's also a class bias. We have more examples of what rich people wore vs what peasants or even "average" people wore. Interestingly, if you go to the MET and see dresses from 1985 or 1992, (granted they are evening dresses, but still) they're generally not like anything you will remember seeing anyone actually wearing (even formally). Which means that in 100 years, museum goers might be thinking we were walking around looking very different than reality. But all that aside, this was an awesome video!

[@biosparkles9442]

I truly believe the exhibition was chosen to spite Kim Kardashian. Her wearing of Marilyn's dress was downright offensive to the very reason the costume institute exists, the core purpose, and I think they wanted to go out of their way to demonstrate *exactly* why what she did was so unacceptable.

[@613miami]

I concur it was unacceptable but who gave her access to the dress? The curator of the Institute?

[@sarahstev4181]

@@613miamiRiley’s believe it or not had acquired the dress from an auction (not involving the institute) and let Kim wear it :/

[@denisedianda7686]

The dress did not fit Kim. Her proportions were so not suited

[@AuroraManzeraDecq]

A recreation / re-interpretation of the chemise à la reine as worn by Marie-Antoinette would be so on theme, it hardly gets more rare than this ! A style inspired by ancient Greece, worn by a french queen aspiring to a "simpler" life and to play pretend peasant in her fake garden/farm. She was painted in it for a portrait that got revised to a more suitable attire. Of course, as a fashion icon, she launched the trend and it became ubiquitous. Many women of the time got painted wearing a variation of the style after her, but since it's cotton there's like maybe 2 in the world now.

[@margaretveira2936]

Archives Tech here. This is why the garments are (or should be) in a micro environment (behind glass). Conservation is important. Thank you for the informative ramblings😊🇨🇦

[@sarahy1680]

My cousin is an archeological conservator and her stories about stabilizing, storing, and displaying items are fascinating. While she works with just about everything *except* textiles, paper, and paintings (so. many. pot sherds!), all the same issues are involved to greater or lesser degree. You gave an amazing overview of what preservation involves and why it matters. I doubt we'll hear anything near as informative (or as passionately persuasive) in the next few weeks. 👗🌹💯

[@kaykaykay6849]

This should be required viewing for all Met Gala guests.

[@evitakalna7876]

When I think of "The Garde of time", I think of traditional costumes (folkorian clothes). All over Europe you can find traditional costumes, where they make beautiful gowns and are historical clothes. Handicrafts from linen, wool, and fine embroidery, colorful fabrics, jewellery. Iam myself from Latvia, which is in Europe, people In Latvia wear national costumes during the Song and Dance Festivals that take place every four years in Riga. It is common to wear national costumes on Midsummer Night (23rd June), which is the most popular national holiday in Latvia. Costume shows not only ethnic features, but the social and marital status, age and wealth of the individual wearer, traditions. For me this is fashion, we must also remember those designers who are not so popular just normal people/crafters who makes beautiful and detailed gowns from one string.

[@katinkaraab1964]

While I would love to have more representation of traditional clothing. Seeing how the Americans treat bavarian or Indian traditional clothing I want them to stay away, far away.

[@legoqueen2445]

Beautifully said, thankyou!

[@Oklahoma534]

Luke should co-host Met Gala. He actually knows what's he's talking about and is passionate about fashion unlike many celebrities attending Met, wearing outfits that have nothing in common with its theme.

[@hannahthereseavila1565]

For celebrities who are invited by a designer they're required to wear whatever the designer chooses for them. Especially if they're a brand ambassador. If you get invited by Anna Wintour or if you didn't get invited to the met gala. You can purchase a ticket to the event. And send your stylist out to choose clothes for you to wear to the event. You approve whatever the stylist chooses for you. But not all celebrities care abt fashion. So they just approve whatever the stylist chooses.

[@yunzers]

Thanks for all the information. People don’t understand how much work goes into preserving art, especially textiles. I’m an art handler so I’m grateful to you for educating the masses!

[@amandalong220]

This is by far the most informative/helpful explanation of this year's Met Gala & exhibition themes. I absolutely LOVE your explanation/interpretation of "the garden of time" being a designer's collection over the years and "picking" pieces from the past like flowers!!! Thanks, Luke!

[@kitkat-vn6id]

I love the way you think and talk about fashion, especially the part in the video where you begin talking about the Garden of Time! Thank you for posting!

[@victoriadiesattheend.8478]

I had no idea the Met Gala was named "The Garden of Time" after an older short story, or the plot. It totally changes my perspective in terms of all the fantastic clothing that could be worn and apply to the story. Thank you so much, Luke. Also, thank you for educating people on the fragility of clothing from our past and the gentleness needed to handle pieces from past generations. So few people really understand, or understand why it is important, and I love that you do. *I do wish you would take this entire video, from the beginning to about **13:30**, and save it as it's own titled video as a handy & quick explanation of the mechanics, fragility and importance of clothing conservation. You succinctly explain all the different reasons why & how clothing can deteriorate (including environmental, atmospheric, insect and human interference), and why conserved clothing is presented to us for show the way it is when it is, and why the work done to continue such conservation is not only time consuming and detailed but also a huge source of information and education. Thank you so much, Luke.*

[@kaileena7]

That was not just a met gala theme video, that was a lesson in fashion, the preservation of clothing and the importance of it. Thank you!

[@rhiminee1]

Thanks for this detailed back story, loved it! As a librarian, it's so cool to learn how similar the preservation concerns and solutions are between archival clothing and archival volumes. It's all about light, temperature, and humidity with books too but also very much so oils from the hands. That's why library archivists must always wear special gloves when handling materials. Maybe we'll see some good glove moments, if any of the stylists delve deeply enough into preservation and want to incorporate that perspective.

[@Esstan1]

Fantastic video Luke! I love it when you do more informative and historical videos.

[@artemisceleste]

From now on, I’ll always watch your video explaining the Met Gala theme before ever looking at reviews the following day. Your explanation of the theme adds so much to the viewing of the clothes the next day. Fascinating content. Thanks for the time and expertise that went into this.

[@Ms.synthwave-runner]

Thank you for this piece, Luke. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain (not only this year's theme) but the real purpose of the MET Gala as well. Fashion conservation is just as important as preserving historical documents because they offer us a window into our collective past. Granted, the event is often boiled down to a flashy celeb event desperate for click-bait, but the fund raising aspect is still critical to this important archival work. I would love to see more videos from you about historical fashion discoveries and preservation (the Bacton Alter Cloth of Queen Elizabeth I is just one example). Love your videos! Again, thank you!

[@BoomerGirlInaGenZWorld]

I think the theme is more of past fashions that at their original time were not considered exceptional but through the lens of time is now appreciated. Hope to see more of that instead of Disney.

[@nataliewarner3624]

This was SUUUUPER informative and interesting!! I learned way more than I was expecting to, and now I really wanna go to the exhibit. Love this!

[@alenacieszko7258]

As a sometimes preservation person, I DEEPLY appreciate your ramblings, as they are a super brief course in "no you can't touch that" and "why we pay people with training to touch that" and "why the institute exists"

[@hlepore]

Best video ever. You obviously put so much work into it. If you aren’t already, you should be giving classes at FIT. You are amazing. Thank you.

[@miajay507]

I imagine designs that play with the signs of decay like embellishments that look like mold, moth holes, perishing and stains. I feel so inspired, I could start designing right away!

[@RibasNath]

Look at Guilherme Borsatto's artwork. His artificial mold is exactly that!

[@miajay507]

@@RibasNath oh wow, thank you for that, his work looks so interesting!

[@loganmomable]

More than your reviews and rosts of various events this type of commentary and discussion imo is what defines your channel. Thanks 🙏 I look forward to the Met in a way that tbh I haven’t before

[@jocmtl]

I have to pause and come back to this, but I have to comment about the depth and intelligence of Luke’s analysis here. I feel like i’m in the mist interesting classroom lecture ever. A true professional and expert.

[@bethlovesthings]

"the molecules. We can't fix 'em" hahaha oh I laughed out loud at this. This was a truly amazing video on this topic, you did a great job! 💖

[@sra3306]

I’m disappointed it isn’t a Vivienne Westwood tribute but looking forward to seeing how they tackle this theme nonetheless

[@lornadesmarais-zo4pr]

Sounds lika a great idea. Thanks for suggestion this🎉

[@luciefitness]

I agree

[@katieronnie5741]

They probably didn’t want to do another tribute after the Karl laugher field the other year

[@vivienne2772]

i feel like there will be one in the future

[@marquisehebbler9471]

Didn’t they already do a punk theme?

[@ZeldasMask]

I’ll never get over what Kim did to the legacy of her dress. VILE.

[@creatingwithgranny3376]

Excellence of content and care of conservationists. Celebrities’ motives such as Marilyn Monroe’s/Kim Kardashin ‘s aside, I look forward to your Met ‘24 review Luke…thank you for calling Kim to a higher standard. I would love to see Reese Witherspoon wear her Legally Blonde pink suit!

[@mkefashion4all]

I thank you for saying explaning this cuz we need to realize that thrifting and vintage is and taking care of it is new to me and learning to fall in love with it

[@maritarykkelid5206]

Its so fun to see you so engaged and energetic in a video!! Content like this really show just how passionate you are about fashion at a much deeper level than just reviewing outfits!! Love it!! 💗💗💗

[@LauPulstar]

I hope it doesnt become a race to find the best archival pieces and wear them... Because we know people misinterpret the theme every year....and in the end they make the damage conservators are trying to prevent... I know i know im a pessimist

[@HelloMoto_]

I think it’ll be 99% just that

[@juliawidmaier5334]

That is exactly what I think people will do

[@titian-red]

You're a realist.

[@gr33ngirlsea]

I don't think hardly any of them think beyond the words of the theme. I expect floral clocks, lol.

[@spoonlessvalkyrie7514]

Love hearing you geek out about garment preservation! I’m here for it!!

[@nathalienurse3336]

OMGOSH - you are the best. Such knowledge about this subject I learned a lot today. This is a whole lot of research. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Mr Haute le mode loving you ❤……..🤗🇨🇦

[@symiki7609]

ill love looking for historical references and vintage clothing BUT if i dont see a single well pulled off crystal flower outfit concept i will cry 😢

[@scrambledmegg8704]

This video is making me so excited about the exhibition, probably more than the gala outfits lmao

[@PamelaZerbe]

Excellent, excellent episode! You continue to blend historical fashion education with modern commentary. I loved the preservation information❤ Please continue to enlighten and educate with your great sense of humor! Once again-loved it❤

[@abradyv]

Thank you for this ❤️ My dad is an archaeologist and most don’t understand how delicate fabric is and how significant it is to find items. PS would love to see you talk about Otzi the Iceman’s clothing or the items found on Bog Bodies.

[@danah4725]

Love this video. So interesting, thanks for breaking down the history, giving your interpretation of the book, connecting it to the current zeitgeist. My expectations are high for the looks now 😂

[@notcatherinehall9265]

Thank you for explaining in even more detail why wearing the Marilyn dress was so completely heinous. I live for it.

[@abbynormal206]

i adore your narrative AND that shirt!

[@mimib95]

Meets the brief

[@JansmaIvy]

Luke, you are a legend to bring sense within the world of MET gala fashion understanding. Especially ahead of time! ❤

[@supersonicsam_7733]

Every influencer attending The Met Gala this year should watch this.

[@Ilovewater-ko4ok]

Tiktok is sponsoring the met gala this year

[@vanessathompson1132]

This is the best video you have done, that I have seen. Thank you. That was a legitimate pleasure to watch.

[@davidmlevasseur]

You coverage of the Met Gala is always so impressive to me. Your knowledge of fashion is on full display. And you are the only person I go to for Met Gala reviews. Because your opinions are very much supported by your vast knowledge of fashion and fashion history. Thanks so much for your hard work and can’t wait for your coverage of this years Met Gala.

[@Odontecete]

I see a lot of rose, daisy and petal dresses going up that red carpet along with a bunch of clock suits. I wonder if anyone will show up in the scarf from Dr. Who (that would be hilarious tbh). I love that this exhibit will be pulling from the archives of time...wish I could go to NY to see them in person! One thing about the linen they found in the cave in Georgia, it was preserved in a soil layer and it was spun and dyed. The distinction between making cordage(finger twisting) vs spinning (using a spindle) is a major breakthrough for the beginnings of making cloth (weaving).

[@m.v.gonzalez5575]

With the short story, "statues" and "time" I thought about weeping angels

[@Odontecete]

@@m.v.gonzalez5575 oooo I would LOVE to see someone show up as a weeping angel! We'll get to see who follows the rule of "don't blink"! LOL

[@jessicacolgrave4082]

Been watching the Met Gala for over a decade in this video was probably the first that I’ve ever seen actually thoroughly explain its significance. Whenever you hear celebrity fundraiser, most peoples eyes glaze over, but this was really interesting. Thanks for the extra knowledge ahead of watching tonight’s carpet!

[@Scorpionturtle]

I think this is one of your best videos explaining to lay people exactly how important conservation in general and the Costume Institute in particular. Also your shirt is great too.

[@PenguinGeri]

Thank you so much for talking with such compaction for textile conservation its such a knobble yet disregarded field.

[@paularium]

This is the kind of exhibition that I'm very interested in. I've always liked history and very interested in conservation since multiple conservators and museums started releasing videos about the conservation process.

[@lenapawlek7295]

Thanks for talking more in depth about the museum and the difficulty of fashion conservation

[@dustyfairywingstoo]

Ok so I’m learning from this that I should probably be investing way more time and effort into the preservation of certain garments in my wardrobe and by neglecting to do so all these years I’ve been a terrible steward of my own collection and personal history. I have a lot of really unique pieces I haven’t worn in years and probably never will again, yet too emotionally attached to part with them. I really ought to do myself and my garments the favor of at least storing them “properly,” and all that entails.

[@alexpuga7]

I haven't seen your videos in a while and I'm glad this reintroduced me to your channel, you're so informed and your passion is inspiring. Keep it up :)

[@armysenior1780]

Luke, you are a class act. Since subscribing to your channel I have learned more about fashion than I did in my previous 60 years. You make fashion fun and interesting and that is a fantastic way to get people listening and paying attention. I have always loved fashion but since I found sewing a total snore and have really never been able to afford top fashion I have basically loved it from afar and have not learned a whole lot. So now I am getting some education along with enjoying the fashion you show. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your opinions and keep up the good work!

[@lawaraya]

Loved how well researched this is, wish it had been released early enough for the guests to do some in-depth analysis

[@Swimmaroo]

20:37 Another reason why historical garments are so rare is because fabric used to be extremely expensive and it was reused and repurpose... many examples of dresses that have been pieced together from others. Would have like to hear more about Garden of Time. A short story with class conflict metaphor is certainly an interesting pick for the Gala..... And it doesn't seem like anyone got their PA to actually read it 🤣

[@katjes_0619]

I hope that we can see some fashion from the artist Dali, because the "melting" clock is his signature symbol in his paintings and clothings (yes, he also desinged clothing and jewelery), also his surrealsim would make a dress "magical" like the farytail about the count.

[@hi_j_1802]

Love how you give context to important pieces of fashion. Makes me appreciate some pieces I initially dismissed as simply “weird”. Great job.

[@cherylholmes9636]

Luke this was an excellent video. I appreciate your time, attention and dedication to fashion.

[@issyness8658]

Luke! Awesome! Love your deep dive into preservation of textiles! Deeply interesting! Thank you!

[@risk5riskmks93]

Thank you! I learned so much. What an incredibly researched and integrated presentation!

[@ChristineLusk]

Hi Luke- Thank you for your extensive research (including an array of lovely archival pictures and footage) regarding the importance of textile and clothing conservation and its importance in further exploring and capturing historical themes. This was an absolutely entertaining and excellent post and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it... twice. Thank you for your 'deep dive' behind the scenes and illustrating the importance of, and the hard work that conservation staff do in order to preserve artifacts.

[@silviaoliva6338]

As a nerd I loooooooooooove the masterclass I just got for free Ty!!!!

[@jebperkins9944]

Really appreciate you taking the time to explain the importance of this year's theme 🙏🏾

[@Banyo__]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this. I love a good vintage find, and I have LEARNED you better read the labels if they have them at all, inspect them for wildlife, and clean and store them properly. This type of work is important. Fashion is a HUGE part of our history and often tells us a lot about a time period. The fact that people don't respect it is a tragedy.

[@tatumgallahair7729]

So I always design a dress of what I would wear if I was attending the met, I think this year I would go for a dress inspired by Greek statues or even one inspired by the regency, where they themselves drew inspiration from the Hellenistic Greek era, with a lot of draping and flowing fabrics in a speckled gray fabric. Then some 3d elements with nature motifs as a reference to the book where the couple are turned into statues and with the passage of time the garden would overtake the statues themselves. Or drawing from Thiery Mugler or Robert Cappucio

[@kerryalfaro9437]

ONLY A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE EVER SHOW UP ON THEME!! AND I TRULY BELIEVE THAT 'THE GARDEN OF TIME ' THEME WAS CREATED TO BROADEN THE LOOKS; BECAUSE NOBODY EVER GETS IT RIGHT!! HOW CAN THESE PEOPLE WHO ARE INVITED,SO FREAKING GULLIBLY CLUELESS

[@Ineverusemychannel]

Because most just wear what their sponsoring designer tells them to without any input.

[@m.v.gonzalez5575]

I can picture someone going as a garden gnome and would be more in theme than most 😆

[@Oklahoma534]

Cause they don't give a shit. For them it's just another occasion to have some pictures taken of them, nothing more than that

[@kerryalfaro9437]

Yall make me laugh 😃 😀 😄

[@louyou5667]

Such an interesting video. Thank you for all your work 🩷

[@susanr809]

Absolutely loved this video, definitely one of my new faves from the channel. Great discussion, presentation, and analysis!!!

[@carolynking5418]

Luke, I LOVE this amazing overview you have given here. I am your devoted, Good Sir. Deepest respect for the depth of your passion and knowledge. THANK YOU!!

[@janinekloet3166]

Someone will definitely do an hourglass shape. KK? Ps This channel is fantastic and I appreciate it. So thoughtful and clever and also amusing. ❤❤ Thank you!

[@brendaf1033]

Excellent. Thank you for the history and showing how complicated garment preservation is/should be to the world. I have my grandmother's wedding dress from 1912ish (yes I'm older - 71). The entire dress was crocheted and tatted with a satin under shift and teeny tiny! It is definitely a treasure.

[@jessicacarron8117]

I live in Ontario Canada. A few years ago the Royal Ontario Museum did an early Dior exhibit. Displaying under structures, textile making information, and original pieces. It was wonderful. I hope I can make it to the MET to see this exhibit. It would be such an honour to see these historical pieces. Excited for this MET Gala. This might be my very fave video of yours. Educational. And you can really see your love for fashion and it’s history

[@northernbunny9894]

Thank you. Luke, I love your reporting on Met Gala plus showing the importance of what they do for all of us.

[@krgh8747]

This was so informative. The Costume Institute should hire you for their PR team.

[@saramauri4657]

You’re always the best Luke, keeping KZbin still worth opening!

[@0blivvy8]

Very interesting background, thanks Luke! Hopefully the theme will be followed this year, but I won't hold my breath. I hope we get to see some beautiful vintage accessories like jewelry too.

[@bethp1831]

only 8 minutes in but this is a great deep dive, love it and learning so much. Thanks Luke!

[@Rubiastraify]

Appreciate your in-depth discussion and research on some vintage fashion. Yes, conservation is very important, and is a science unto itself. Thanks for all of your hard work!

[@taylornusteling8692]

Looking forward to this theme. Hoping to not be too disappointed.

[@valeriam6248]

Me every year but I always get disappointed 😭

[@taylornusteling8692]

@@valeriam6248 Same, but only time will tell I guess.

[@kerryalfaro9437]

We will be 😂😂

[@ASKSer79]

I'm going to be disappointed, but it's going to be fun. It's the ones nailingit, the ones thinking they nailed it, the confused and scared, all of it. Can't wait!

[@LaSalamandraTV]

LOVED the intensity and passion that you discussed the necessity of proper conservation, all biological and historycal aspects. I'd love if the theme was a critique about kardashian using that dress

[@aamu3]

amazingly explained luke!!

[@emiljsh]

I love your shirt so much, its so pretty and fun ✨🥹

[@mbelieve9919]

Excellent video that is informative about taking care of historical garments. And now I need to find moisture control options for my closet....

[@dannylionsmom]

I think the attendees needed to watch your video explaining the theme prior to their design teams creating their “creations”. In my mind as a painter- I would have researched the flowers associated with each season. I would have the cold seasons at the end of the garment moving to spring and summer at the top - or vice versa. I would have somehow incorporated new fabrics with the spring summer and the different tattered fabrics (incorporated in fall moving heavily to winter). Where three seasons in time change - the blending would need to be blended. Does that sound stupid? I may try to paint a dress that a female is wearing -rear view but her head turned to the front. Also a mold dress would be awesome (showing the mold close up on a cellular level in certain areas because some molds can look intricate almost lace like.