As once again the couture armor of Tinseltown unwraps its sleeves with this year’s Met Gala, the luminaries are expected to bring over their best fashion selves to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event will welcome the industry pioneers with open arms, with paparazzi swarming the red carpet for a glimpse of the fashion, set to reign the mood board for the rest of the year. Although the Met Gala is steeped in tradition, it introduces a fresh theme every year to guide stars through their fashion choices for the evening. 

So, for those intrigued by chic and glamor, here is the rundown of dates, times, themes, and guest lists to keep them hooked.

Known as the pinnacle of fashion in the heart of Hollywood, the Met Gala outshines every other red carpet event. Traditionally held on the first Monday of May each year, this year's Met Gala is scheduled for May 6 from 3 PM PDT/ 6 PM EDT. In 2023, the theme paid tribute to Karl Lagerfeld, while this year, the focus is on celebrating the Costume Institute's latest exhibition, 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion'. The chosen palette for the archive emphasizes the intention to present fashion artifacts so delicate and fragile that they can never be worn again. 

According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the fashion exhibits draw inspiration from the intricate and delicate attire of the 17th-century English Elizabethan era, infused with modern elements. Additionally, fashion will be divided into three sub-themes: land, sky, and sea. The source of inspiration for the dress code is The Garden of Time, based on a short story by J.G. Ballard, that is supposed to underscore the importance of ephemeral beauty with the presence of an abundance of floral motifs.

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Since the dress code and its execution will decide who ends up on the best-dressed or the worst-dressed lists of the Met Gala, take a look at who will host the event and who is supposed to attend the fashion night of extravaganza.

This year's Met Gala hosting job has been entrusted to Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth. As for the guest list, it remains a tightly guarded secret, as is tradition with the Met Gala. Vogue staff typically keep it under wraps until the last moment while finalizing seating arrangements. However, one certainty is that the aforementioned hosts will be in attendance. In addition to them, Anna Wintour is expected, as she is a regular presence at the event. 

Rihanna has also hinted at attending, revealing to E! News her plans for a low-key, relaxed outfit. While she has not confirmed A$AP Rocky's attendance, chances are he will be there too. Based on past attendees, the Kardashian-Jenner family will probably make their appearance, and there is speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might make their red carpet debut. However, all will be revealed once the stars arrive at the venue and the cameras start flashing, so be sure to tune in to the Met Gala event on Monday without fail.

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