MET Gala 2024: best dressed, worst dressed, my ranking!

Designer Review of the MET Gala 2024: I curated boards of celebrities and gave 1-5 stars. But I also focused on the work of the fashion designers behind the red carpet gowns!
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[@desd111]

"Sleeping Beauties" also references the collection of costumes and clothing at The Met that are not on display because they are so fragile, so they must be kept away from light and air and other elements that break down the fabric. That's moreso the reason, I think, that some people chose to wear clothes that were in various states of decay and breaking down. It's a nod to the conservation efforts that The Met undertakes to preserve these "sleeping beauties" and the idea that they are worthy of being displayed but doing so will cause them to decay even more quickly which also ties in to the "garden of time" idea.

[@thisgirl5539]

That’s brilliant!

[@joiedevivre2005]

Also, for this exhibition, the garments that are most fragile are displayed lying down in glass cases, or "glass coffins", giving the feel that they are sleeping.

[@kelly9876]

and the Garden of Time refers to a novel about a garden which is slowly dying and the couple who live there will turn to stone, so the exhibit and theme are related in the idea that time will eventually destroy

[@madamedex5989]

Imagine if Kim K had pulled her Marilyn stunt this year. Ugh.

[@kelly9876]

@@madamedex5989 gossip is that is why this theme was selected. Preserving historic clothing, the idea that some clothing should not be wore - it is all shade at Kim K and her stunt

[@laurelduvall9092]

I think the sand dress deserved a mention. It was a unique interpretation ("sands of time") and execution and was unlike anything else at the Gala. I don't think it was the best of the evening, but I think it deserved discussion.

[@nele9045]

I loved the bag BUT regarding the dress: she couldn’t move in it. To me, a dress = garment = has to function while moving. It’s not a statute or sculpture. The fact she couldn’t move in it makes it an unsuccessful design.

[@laurelduvall9092]

It was kinda hilarious watching people carry her up the stairs fully upright. You definitely have a point about practicality.

[@Diana02400]

Her dress addresses “time,” but what about “garden”? “The garden of time.” I feel like it did not fit the theme. She looked stunning though and the design was truly creative

[@flyingsnow00]

hourglass dress

[@PARAZARELLE]

Lewis Hamilton's outfit had nothing to do with an evil prince. His outfit was about John Ystumllyn who was abducted as a child in western Africa. He was an 18th Century gardener who, through slavery times, came across from Africa to Wales and became the first black gardener in Wales. The thorns on his outfit represent the pain caused by the slavery trade. He even had a poem stitched on the inside of his jacket that was inspired by John.

[@julia-nc6ox]

wow! Thanks for this. It inspires me to read/view an interview/article!! (Or maybe you have first hand knowledge?)

[@PARAZARELLE]

@@julia-nc6ox nope no first hand knowledge. Just been an F1 fan for 20 years so I read about Hamilton's Met Gala outfit. There's an interview of him with Vogue where he explains his outfit.

[@dreed1058]

Very interesting info ❤😮, thank you!

[@acatte1]

So you know he's part of the illegal exotic animal trade, sickening.

[@PriyankitaPant]

I feel some people want to erase the issues of people of color. it’s sad - but thank you for sharing this through the comment- this way we know.

[@MelodyProsser]

Yes, the designers should be the centre of attention along with their creations, not the celebrities.

[@Mostirrelevant]

Definitely disaggree, however, everyone has a right to his/her opinion.

[@MelodyProsser]

@@Mostirrelevant I am genuinely interested in why you think that.

[@Mostirrelevant]

Designers job is to make celebrities and people who wear their clothes shine. Your comment sounds like the celebrities are unimportant, so I do disagree and we have clear opinion differences. Maybe you mean something else, maybe it is matter of interpretation, so I would love to hear your explanation and clear all misunderstandings.

[@MelodyProsser]

@@Mostirrelevant I do mean something a little different. Designers are creatives like any other artists. There are many red carpets for celebrities to shine and I feel that their industry events are the best events for them to shine - yes, with the help of designers, hair stylists, stylists, and the rest of their team. None of my remarks are intended to disparage celebrities. Our culture is obsessed with celebrities, but that isn't their fault. The Met Gala is a fundraising event for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For me, this event celebrates fashion and the creatives who design it. There are fashion weeks for designers to show off their new collections, but I cant think of any other high profile event for them to showcase their creations *and* support a charitable organization dedicated to fashion.

[@Mostirrelevant]

@@MelodyProsser Thank you for the time and effort to provide me answer. I do value your opinion, and it is obvious that we approached the subject from totally different standpoints. I will stick to my guns, and the best thing is, regardless of our comments, is that designers, as well as celebrities, are praised for what they do and respected for well deserved glory.

[@coastandmountains2171]

Tyla, Alia Bhatt, and Mona Patel. Stunning!

[@-Unimpressed-]

Tyla's was boring.

[@ulrikecaplin1854]

I love Gwendoline Christi's outfit. As a fellow "way over average height" woman who used to try and make herself small and blend in, Gwendoline is such an inspiration. She doesn't care if she blends in and she definitely doesn't try to be smaller! I love it!

[@jenmatt1923]

She was one of my favorites, too. Gorgeous!

[@user-no2mz9hl4f]

It struck me as very “regal, evil queen.”

[@cadileigh9948]

John Ystumllyn was not an evil prince. He was an 8 year old child kidnaped from Africa who grew up in Cymru/Wales and became a gardner. A couple of years ago he was comemorated with a named rose . That was the story refrenced by the thorn necklace which encapsulated the past as well as the gardens he created. We are proud of him here.

[@laletique]

I appreciate that you showed many of the outfits that did not get quite the attention, or were mocked - and you explained why those outfits are great and deserve attention!

[@kristyholt452]

I looked up Chloe Sevigny's dress and it said it was also embroidered w/ hair flowers inspired by Victorian “mourning hair,” which was made from the hair of deceased loved ones, so that leans even more toward the theme of Garden of Time

[@kingagrabinski8849]

It is so important to recognize the craftsmanship of the real stars of this evening. Thank you for doing this.

[@hectormorrison4235]

Mona Patel! She had a lovely butterfly dress!!!

[@SolElarien]

I liked Tyla’s sandclock dress, and also Sabrina Hamilton’s Dali’s clock inspired dress and the fractured garden of Lauren Sanchez. My favorite was the cristal fountain of the sleeping beauty of Elle Fanning.

[@lywc82185]

I agree with you Justine, it's just outrageous that the designer or who made the creations and designs are not acknowledged at all!! I hope more people will appeal to Vogue and Anna Wintour that their work should be recognised! Great video as always ❤

[@laurabalboa996]

Hello! The theme “Garden of Time” was actually based on a short story of the same name by JG Ballard. I wonder if after reading the short story your thoughts would change. For example, what happens to the time flowers after getting picked or how people turn to stone at the end.

[@sweetsandcharades8383]

Yup, ModernGurlz explained it very well in their video on the Met!

[@catcolon1033]

That's why Doja Cats outfit/ make up was so good, if a bit of a costume. She clearly read the story.

[@88savoie]

Yes if you really understand the theme, I think Elle Fanning is a 5 stars, with the crystal birds being part of the dress

[@loreleyhahn]

This comment. The theme had nothing to do with fairy tale princesses. It was about Ballard's story and of course, the Met's pieces that are too fragile to be in constant exhibition. I feel this analysis missed the mark by not acknowledging the story as well as the context in which this gala took place. Just as in the story, where the count is afraid of a mob outside his garden, people were protesting and been brutally stopped by the police just streets away from the Met. It speaks of a world of entitlement and how blind the elite are in this world.

[@kitschywitch7096]

Yes, I think so too. Especially the birds frozen in movement make sense apart from the glass like material. I also like the Cinderella reference even if it’s a reverse, since she is not going to be elevated to be the queen beloved by her people but instead her garden will fall and be ripped to pieces. Before I knew about the novel my first association was a Zen garden because of the timelessness of these gardens that still take a lot of work to seem so perfect. That’s why I love Luciana Damons dress. The pure white, the simple shape, the geometrical bust that reminds me of the rake patterns. I think it’s great and not boring at all.

[@carlaverwijs8118]

I loved Iris van Herpen's dress, worn by Mona Patel

[@ChootVol1]

I didn't

[@heike8446]

I think there's an Iris van Herpen dress for every Met Gala theme...

[@JosephTerterian]

TYLA’s outfit was the sand of time. And it was beautiful.

[@kathydurow6814]

Another one that was missed here?

[@circa1890]

It was my second favorite outfit - incredible!

[@teresab7909]

it was my #1 dress of the evening! was surprised Justine didnt mention it haha maybe she was not impressed 😆

[@Mina_Susnjevic]

I wasn’t impressed with the sand dress… 😅 I also wouldn’t put it on my list…

[@HopeHendershot-Moskal]

My favorite was a Balmain gown Tyla wore. It looked like it was literally made of sand and she had a hourglass shaped handbag.

[@Volvican]

Elle Fanning was perfect for the short story and the glass roses. She totally nailed the dress code. I didn't even see a photo of Chloe until this!!!

[@rockibirch4477]

Mindy Kaling's dress was my favourite. Nicely sculptural.

[@Neenerella333]

Mindy has really become a fashion goddess! Relatively unexpected from a comedienne. Her instagram outfits are dazzling, down to the shoes.

[@Lila_S.]

Hi, Justine! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I liked Tyla's look who was, in fact ,one of the few who focused on "time" part of the theme. Her outfit was representing the sands of time and I liked the little touches like hourglass bag and makeup on her shoulder. I also liked Dove Cameron's look because they really nailed the "deconstructed dress"- that was just a well crafted piece and it fit the theme. I can't say really how well Rebeca Hall's look fit the theme because she looked like water nymph, like she just came out from the set of Midsummer Night's Dream, but she always puts an effort.

[@rubiscastro1953]

I know it was expected but my favorite was Elle Fanning as she was Sleep Beauty in the malificent movies. Also with the solid construction of the dress you could say it nods to the moment in The Garden of Time short story when the duchess is transforming into a statue

[@Diana02400]

I loved how you described the designs. It made me see them in a whole different way.

[@joannea6337]

Honestly i feel like Gigi's dress is underrated. For me I see an old petty coat shape from older fashion, With it being undressed to be a more modern dress, like a new blooming from the old. Idk I see something more poetic and deep in it that I feel people have missed

[@Neenerella333]

I liked her hair with her dress as well.

[@lancasterose]

I agree! I've seen a lot of negative commentary about that dress but I thought it was so beautiful, thematically appropriate with the idea of deconstructed tailoring, fresh garden colors, and a vintage touch with her hairstyling.

[@beckyhegland7902]

I actually loved her dress in part for how it fit with the short story ('The Garden of Time') that the theme was based on. I really loved *all* the looks that had stark black and white presence, representing the stoic march of time, the inevitability of life's hardships, the contrast between the Count on the hill and the 'rabble' of people below, etc. It gave me so much to think about, and question - are the brilliant, beautiful colors of the garden the reality, or is the inescapable black and white background the reality? Just so much to dig into here that tugs at my heart.

[@sophie1766]

Just regarding to the theme, I think you missed sth here - or didn't explain it that good this time. It isn't about princesses. Sleeping beauties & reawakening fashion referred to the preservation of antique garments, the battle against their inevidable decay AND old techniques. The Garden of Time is a short story placed in the victorian era about the cycle of creation, beauty and decay. - A IMO better explanation of the theme & review has HauteLeMode. Also for the view of a historian see Abby Cox.

[@desd111]

Yes, HauteLeMode did a fantastic and thorough explanation of all the elements of the theme. I haven't seen Abby Cox's take on it, but will check it out now.

[@lizvanwessem2055]

@@desd111 Abby's take is very focused on the historical and corsetry aspects of the night, rather than from a pure fashion sense. She examines people's reactions to the tightlacing that Kim Kardashian exhibited in her dress, and why it got so much more attention from people, when there were something like 40 other celebrities also wearing corsets, then places that within the context of the debate over corsets & tightlacing that has been stretching back centuries. A very different perspective to that of Justine, but just as appreciated I think. They have *very* different perspectives on Chloe Sevigny, for example.

[@sophie1766]

@@lizvanwessem2055 They do! Luke Meagher also has a different opinion on that one. I find the different takes very interesting. 🤓

[@lizvanwessem2055]

@@sophie1766 i haven't seen that one, thanks, I'll check it out!

[@88savoie]

Yes I think this analysis of the outfits misses the mark a little without the full understanding of the theme

[@silliepixie]

I always love your commentary about these things. I really appreciate that you made the effort to give credit to the designers.

[@klau7191]

Justine, what about the sand dress?

[@fadime0yilmaz]

1:30 Actually, sleeping beauties is a term referring to the lost and forgetten fashion houses, designers or techniques;waiting to be revitalized. Like schiaparelli has been for the last 10 years. Thus, garden of time most probably refers to the collection of artifacts (the flowrs) representing such sleeping beauties let it be a sewing technique, a form, a fitting, a colour palette etc.( Kylie Jenner's corseted look might be an example of such sleeping beauty yet to be revive and become popular some day)

[@ornette7]

Garden of time refers to the JG Ballard novel

[@anaherthel7679]

Which touches on the theme of the inexorable effect of time and progress, despite efforts to slow it down.

[@williamsstephens]

Callot Soeurs. Madeleine Vionette. Madame Gres. Just to name a few.

[@rainydaylady6596]

I'm glad you included so many outfits that never showed up on any other video I've seen. There was one stunning dress that I've only seen once. I'm sorry I can't remember who wore it or the designer, but it had butterflies on her arms that moved. The dress was a flower and the woman wearing it is gorgeous.

[@karolinealexandrakuipers7908]

That was Mona Patel in a Iris van Herpen dress.

[@kathydurow6814]

​@@karolinealexandrakuipers7908Yes, I'm surprised it's not in this video. Should have been at the top level of stars, imho.

[@aggiaggi8306]

Yes Mona Patel best dressed hands down!

[@ΛΕΜΟΝΙΑΤΑΣΟΥΛΑ]

It was Mona Patel

[@catcolon1033]

Lily Gladstone ( indigenous actress) and Quannah Chasinghorse ( indigenous activist/model) took a picture together that was poetic. The older actress is in a black dress with stylized star embellishments and the younger model is in a forget me not princess dress and covered in indigenous beaded jewelry. The contrast is great and tells its own story, and both wimen were overlooked in the rush to put up a Gala round up quickly. This is Quannah Chasing horse's 4th MG and she always uses her POV and indigenous jewelry to make a different story.

[@Neenerella333]

Both are stunners! I follow Quannah, but had not seen their picture together. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@ondine45]

the theme is the title of a dystopian short story, no fairytale

[@elenagrey7913]

Penelope Cruz stole the show for me. She looked like she had been taken straight out of 1890 england as the queen of england in her mourning gowns. It was intricate, historical, and really hit that delicate combination between flowers in a garden, and time.

[@rosaryclaro1405]

My personal fave is that of SJP’s and the 2nd outfit of Zendaya

[@brifren2]

My favourites are Balmain's incredible gowns: the icy princess with the birds, and the sand of time. So stunning, gorgeous and enchanting. Such stunning achievements!

[@parulgupta8284]

Ahh! You forgot Mona Patel! She was by far the most stunning one the carpet and on theme ! Loved Tyla too

[@shanmugapriyas8004]

I really like Tyla’s sand dress and Mona Patel’s butterfly dress. You missed them both.

[@Anastasia_whiteW]

yess!!

[@Nutty...]

Meh the sand dress was boring. It's just sand stuck to the dress.

[@tatu3750]

I really think Alia Bhatt's sari deserved a mention. A masterpiece in craftsmanship and a timeless garment. The sari as a garment is more that 3000 years old​@@Anastasia_whiteW

[@tatu3750]

Sabyasachi the designer should have been mentioned -both for his design and his own costume.

[@shananigans0117]

I think you’re the first channel I’ve seen talk about the theme in terms of old techniques for making clothes

[@teknosbeka]

Inwas waiting for this video 😊 a staple to watch every year

[@fuupuppy]

My favorite is Mindy Kaling's dress - very dynamic and stunning work of art.

[@jack67102]

Tyla's outfit was beautiful!

[@JillKnapp]

Very cool video. The day after the Gala I just flipped through the photos in the NYT, but I kinda didn't know what I was looking at. Thank you for the explainer! (Also, your skin and makeup are especially gorgeous today! 😍)

[@bethechange3youwanttosee461]

I liked your video very much and I think you now have a better understanding how the theme could have been fairly misinterpreted, as you kind of misunderstood the theme too :) as some of the comments below can explain better than me, so I won’t. But I love your eye and your vast knowledge of fashion and techniques and still found this delightful! And thanks for giving the designers the recognition they deserve. I know these videos are a lot of work and research for you but if you are moved to do a part 2 on the met with the full understanding of the theme, and after reading the story, I would really love to see another one!!!

[@susanelainesanner]

As always, Justine Leconte presents us with relevant information free of googly-eyed Hollywood adoration. A very refreshing, educational video with the benefit of professionally experienced eyes and mentally and emotionally mature insights. Ah, the glories of a deep and well-rounded education! Thank you Justine Leconte!

[@themaybeso6117]

Really? It presented misinformation or simply a lack of effort

[@susanelainesanner]

@@themaybeso6117 Maybe not.

[@ThisisPam]

Love your reviews. I would be happy to watch an hour long video on this from you!

[@heidicooper7912]

I love that you go through the gala like this. The dresses make way more sense.

[@vmpapillon8984]

Disagree with you on Jennifer Lopez: her dress matches garden of time really well (the short story that was the inspiration). In the story the characters briefly stop impending doom by breaking off glass flowers. Her dress looks like a glass flower.

[@katbloo3333]

Thank you for acknowledging men in this wonderful video! All I saw were women and it's nice you point out representation.

[@joiedevivre2005]

I particularly liked Coleman Domingo's attire, designed by Willy Chavvaria. It was a respectful nod to the Met Gala outfits worn by Chadwick Boseman & Andre' Leon Talley (both fairly recently deceased) at past galas. That tuxedo cape was stunning!

[@christinat.7264]

The creativity always amazes me. Love your reviews ❤😊

[@katismith]

Merci Justine. I always enjoy your taste on fashion.

[@ginadelfina5887]

Ugbad Abdi, Mindy Kaling, and Iris Law had my three favorite outfits, in no particular order. I also noticed how Iris Law’s hairstyle matched her dress really well.

[@terri348]

My favorite was the blue gown in the evil princess grouping.

[@majbrittkjaer6134]

The connected themes were indeed much more deep than fairy tales and flowers. The deeper meaning and the connection between the two must have been obvious to the designers preparing outfits for the event. Both with the time destroying beautiful creations (like garments) and eventually turning them into dust as the exhibit highlights , and how in the story a hopeless fight to hold of time ( with the crystal flowers) to preserve something beautiful (their garden), and then eventually in the end they turned into stone (and dust one day). The relation is quite poetic. And I really loved Hamiltons outfit in that context, since we all know that most of these beautiful gardens were created and maintained by others than those who enjoyed them. Highlighting this element of history, not only was he perfectly on theme, he highlighted a specific persons story and reminded everyone to remember the past and the wrongdoings committed. The light/dark colour associating with good/evil, not good. While JLo's dress was a miss in my view for other reasons, she did channel the crystal flower from the story...so kind of on theme.

[@marikotrue3488]

I loved all the choices made by Justine. I would like to add: Keke Palmer in Marc Jacobs (both Gala and Exhibit themes), Charli XCX in Marni (both Gala and Exhibit themes), Tyla in Balmain (both Gala and Exhibit themes-->dress actually made of sand) and Dan Levy in Dia Dipasupil (Gala theme). Honorable Mention as they looked adorable together along with taking a reference from both themes, I would like to add, Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne in custom Steve O Smith.

[@betulapendula2562]

I’m so proud of the Turkish designer Dilara Fındıkoğlu❤🇹🇷🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻🧚🏻‍♂️ And thanks for rating the dresses in an order, Justine❤

[@panayotadestiny5125]

Couldn't care less for met gala but I always watch and enjoy your videos on it! Top quality 👌

[@danielaquelhas8499]

You forgot Tyla's dress and minibag, she nailed the theme !

[@akritiprasad4188]

I am from India & Alia Bhatt’s green saree which is designed by Sabhyasachi is hands down one of the most gorgeous outfits I have ever seen.

[@heykerryann]

Hey! Congrats on 1M I don’t know how I missed that 🤗

[@pamelapetrosino4437]

I missed that too! Thank you for bringing that to our attention! Congratulations to Justine!! Well deserved.

[@avivat3010]

Loved your review; completely on point. If you hadn't pointed out Dilaria Findikoglu, I don't think I would have seen her creation. I looked her up and I was very excited by her work. Thank you!! I don't think that the general public (here in North America) really appreciates artists. The product seems to be completely divorced from the artist, as you mentioned. It seems that people think artists either "have it" or not. There doesn't seem to be an understanding that it takes hard work, a good education and lots of experience for an artist, as much as any other professional, to get to the top of their game. Thank you for your point of view, education, experience and hard work!

[@joiedevivre2005]

Although it was originally created for the 2018 Met Gala theme of "Heavenly Bodies", I loved designer Harris Reed's outfit & just the overall joyful vibe they emitted while wearing it.

[@eaudekatchele6054]

Thank you 😊

[@LiNa-yl8qs]

Thank you for mentioning the designers and emphasizing their work ❤️

[@flavialm1]

Tyla's dress was one of the best for me, she focused on the time aspect, and it looks so well done.

[@sandramariegray7894]

Thank you Justine for your explanation of the outfits. I have viewed the outfits in other places and was just shaking my head with "Did they get the brief?" This will be my first place to view next year.

[@kayallen7603]

the butterfly was the best - so fragile a creature, so lovely a promise of spring, delight on the wing

[@LiZ-wv1op]

My favourite dress was the one made by Iris Van Herpen😍a dream dress , pure art!😍

[@dia9491]

I want to start with how much I love this video with Justine every year. It’s tradition now! Gotta mention Tyla because she was literally the sands of time. Lana del Ray looked amazing. I completely agree with you about Chloe Sevingy. Her dress was spot on for me as well. Zendaya tied with Chloe though, at least for me. I liked the garden she wore and the hummingbird at her neck was gorgeous. I loved how it was a part of the dress but also the jewelry. Lena Malfouf was also one of my favorites of the night. She looked so beautiful.

[@susanpera2131]

I think that you had the best interpretations of these gowns. Many reviewers just didn’t get the artistry or the vision of the designer.

[@ash_smi]

Was waiting on your analysis with bated breath. Thank you for explaining your opinion with exceptional clarity and insight. ❤

[@ILOLnumber1]

THIS is the MET Gala review I've been waiting for, and IMO the one that matters!! My Top 5 from the women: Elle Fanning's birds with cascading water by Balmain; Mindy Kaling's blooming flower by Guarav Gupta; Mona Patel's kinetic butterfly dress by Iris Van Herpen; Tyla sands of time by Balmain; and Lana Del Rey's decaying garden by Alexander McQueen. My Top 5 from the men are exactly the same as your, Justine! They understood the assignment. As the saying goes. 😂

[@williamsstephens]

Excellent choices. Additionally, Elle and Mindy looked extraordinarily beautiful in their dresses.

[@paillette2010]

I think the Garden of time is a reference, too, in the fairy tale how everyone was asleep in the castle grounds and lay where they fell and the thick bramble grew around the castle wall and were asleep for a very long time. If I remember my Arthur Rackham correctly.

[@GratiaCountryman]

The dress code is based on a short story in which a court and countess live in luxury on a grand estate. There life is fine, but there’s a mob approaching to do away with them. On their estate is a time garden with crystal flowers that will turn back time. Each time they pluck a flower, it turns back time and pushes the mob back. However, the time garden is dying, and they are running out of flowers. Then, the day comes when they have to pick the last flower. They can no longer hold back time. The mob then reaches them and swarms over their estate.

[@robertaevans9658]

For me Elle Fanning!! She looked other worldly and I thought with the birds on the shoulders of the dress gave a nod to Nina Ricci's perfume bottle. X

[@williamsstephens]

Well spotted! And it's the L'Air du Temps bottle, so it's perfectly on theme.

[@tammelas3438]

Best overview of this event! I enjoyed your thorough critique and inclusion of so many great outfits that I hadn’t seen anywhere else. Thank you

[@rrosaseconda]

I think you nailed it, Justine. Your five-star choices seem just right to me. Thank you!

[@aggiaggi8306]

My favourite was Mona Patel wearing dress with mechanical flowers, stunning silhouette! ❤ by Iris Van Harpen

[@ganzblaueye]

Isabelle Huppert wore a dress based on a Balenciaga wedding dress her great-grandmothers actually designed, back in the 1930s. So she was very much on the theme (the original dress is from the Met's archies).

[@shirlynb148]

OK Justine, I couldn’t stop looking at your perfect brows!

[@primuldelacelular6618]

Dear Justine same as for you I immediately liked the same outfit. So beatifful and so particular....Take care and wish you all the best. I am an old fan of yours..

[@Lilah_Ninigigun_Belet-Eanna]

ANOK YAI! Hands down the most stunning Met Gala outfit/woman ever. Her whole look was sublime...not sure if it fit the theme but...my god! 😃😍🙌👌

[@MalenkyGoblin]

She was the shattered glass rose from the short story.

[@Lilah_Ninigigun_Belet-Eanna]

@@MalenkyGoblin I think the designer from Swarovski who handmade her outfit said Anok was meant to represent water. I did some research lol

[@justalittlebitmo]

My favorite look was Del Core worn by Eiza Gonzalez. So delicate. It truly looked like it was made of flower petals and the color on her was perfection. It looked like a true collaboration between celebrity and designer. I appreciate the thought and creativity of the designs you mentioned as well. But I found myself floored by just how beautiful both she and the dress were together. Gestalt.

[@977400Dana]

I absolutely love your analysis of the garments and why you rate them as you do. I see them differently and appreciate them more after viewing this video! And all of your videos!👍👍👍

[@aspassiaman9081]

I like Chloe Sevigny for the garment's details like the trapunto around the hem of the upper skirt and for the hairstyle, too. Small braids shaped like flowers,etc.

[@easedlife8248]

I appreciate you for explaining the details of what the theme really meant! I saw many dresses having only flowers and loved them for their elegance and style but this analysis is a better perspective.

[@o.o4566]

I appreciated the people wearing vintage and not causing more waste.

[@tobyheidt3048]

Thank you Justine. This was fabulous. I always love your review of these galas. Truly. Anything you share about fashion, your home Reno’s. etc. because of your ethics that you use in your personal life and professional life. I have followed you for years. And I will never forget the first video of yours. It changed my course in life completely to strive for ethical fashion, quality over quantity etc. cheers Raylene

[@darlenemahaney1258]

Nice to see so many outfits other reviews ignored

[@kathysarmiento4652]

I love hearing your interpretation. I really enjoyed this video!

[@rebeccah.4983]

Chloe Sevigny looks like Miss Havisham from "Great Expectations" -- this is not a criticism, but my 1st thought, especially with the hairstyle she wore that evening. I totally agree with your thoughts on how outdated the theme was -- "reawakening" would have been inspiring.

[@ambds1975]

So many people looked gorgeous, but I really loved Donatella Versace's gown. There are ivy details, so I assuming it is meant to be the greenery in the garden, but to me it looks as though she is rising out of seafoam like Venus Anadyomene, and I would have put maybe pearls instead and saved it for an ocean theme. I love it.

[@Cheree_Wright]

Tyla wore my favorite outfit. It was a gown by Balmain made of sand referencing the “sands of time”. I can’t believe u missed that one 😊. She even carried around an hour glass as her purse

[@heidihoejland822]

I loved Phoebe Dynevors look. I know it is a little bit of flower and sleeping beauty, but I think it is soft and beautifull 😍

[@brendabroons64]

I would prefer to see interviews about the designers and the interpretation of their dresses, so we can understand and appreciate the story behind the garments. This year felt a bit boring to me, as it seemed to focus on the celebrity rather than the main reason for the gala exhibition. Designers should be front in center in every Vogue story description.

[@cls96]

Every butterfly dress was not only fitting the garden part of the theme, but also the reawakening part of the theme (butterflies "wake" from their chrysalis)... so Jennifer Lopez's dress did fit the theme. And Mona Patel nailed this exceptionally! (who isn't even on your boards)

[@marykuettner752]

Yes but the butterflies are so bad

[@sayhello5377]

I think a lot of attendees, designers, and commenters seem to be unaware that “The Garden of Time” is a short story. It’s about this wealthy count and countess using magical flowers to slow down time to they can continue living in luxury, but they are completely ignorant to the fact that the world around them is suffering, and that they are prolonging that suffering in order to enjoy their own wealth. To me, the theme mocks people struggling in this horrible economy. As we peasants are out here struggling to buy groceries and pay our bills, these celebrities paid $75,000/head to be there and are wearing millions of dollars worth of clothing and jewelry. -_- I feel like Anna Wintour should have read the room… of course, she probably did and thought it would be fun to make a joke of the very people who read her magazine and watch this event.

[@lesleyegbert4807]

May I just say that the color combo of the body of your sweater, the neon edging, and the slightly purple nail polish was just *killer*? In a video featuring the most attention-grabbing celebrity outfits of the year, it was your subtle color combo that stole my attention. Chloe Sevigny hits it out of the park in so many respects and usually doesn't receive the attention she deserves. This occasion was no different. Thanks so much for putting this together.

[@jignakhajuria4886]

Hi Justine. I love your videos and your analysis of fashion in general. I think you forgot to mention Mona Patel who wore the kinetic butterfly sleeves dress, by Iris Van Herpen. And also Alia Bhatt's gorgeous sari by Sabyasachi. I thought you'd at least mention them somewhere. But hey, it's your take on the event after all. ☺

[@katsybo]

I absolutely agree with you.

[@kyivstuff]

My favorite outfit was Felix from Stray Kids. All of the members were outfitted by Tommy Hilfiger but in my opinion only Felix’s styling really fit the theme of the garden and the fairytale prince.

[@HollyLandgren]

Justine, thank you for a great review and I agree, Chloe Sevigny totally got the assignment. Hands down winner. Thank you also for highlighting the designers behind the outfits.

[@anne-mariecouvrette3613]

The gown from Alexander McQueen worn by Del Rey... the passing of season, the fragility of nature, beings etc... I agree that the designers should have been the stars of the gala as well