Out of all the award shows and events that we cover, the Met Gala is the one we get most excited for. This year’s exciting theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, promises to serve up some serious looks on a silver platter, and the Who What Wear beauty team is practically salivating.
This theme goes hand in hand with the 2024 Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which will feature items drawn from the institute’s permanent collection. Many of these items are no longer wearable and have rarely even been seen in public, so this is very exciting indeed!
While it’s still early in the night, we’re prepared to be dazzled. We can’t wait to see what our favorite celebs cook up this year, and we know you’re itching to find out too. For all the looks we’re completely stunned by so far, keep on scrolling. We can guarantee they’ll be living rent-free in our minds for weeks to come.
J.Lo’s glow is out of control. Sunny orange, golds, a pop of shimmer, and a nude lip complete her look. It’s only appropriate to complement her custom Schiaparelli gown.
Wow. Zendaya always steals the show, but her entire look is a work of art this time around. While a dramatic gown usually orients simpler makeup for most folks, Zendaya did the most and opted for a super-bold lip and eye to match.
This high pony from Keke Palmer is so gorgeous.
Emma Chamberlain’s look screams Elvira in the best way possible. Her dramatic cat eye feels fitting to match.
A simple, neutral look for Lily James but we love the bold, fluffy brows.
Gwendoline Christie’s look is one of the most dramatic we’ve seen so far. Her hair alone is pure art, but the bold shades on the lips and cheeks really complete the look.
While Mindy Kaling’s look errs on the neutral side, we love her soft burgundy lip here.
A classic fire engine red lip for Gigi Hadid.
A rich bronze and gold look for Elsa Pataky with plenty of shimmer.
Madelyn Cline’s dewy, frosty look comes courtesy of Fig.1 for skin prep and Revlon products for makeup.
Beauty products used: Fig. 1 Ceramide Moisturizer ($32); Revlon Illuminance Serum Tint ($19), Skinlights Prismatic Highlighter ($10), So Fierce! Big Bad Lash Mascara ($12)
We’re seeing a pattern emerging here. While Cline opted for a frosted eye shadow look, Eva Chen took it a step further and went with frosted lashes.
We’ve seen a few rosy eye shadow looks so far and they feel super on-theme. Dove Cameron paired her soft pink shadow with a bold red lip.
We’ve never been disappointed by anything Cynthia Erivo wears—both her outfits and makeup always stun. Her rosy look with spider lashes just works here.
Elle Fanning kept her look simple to go with her ice-themed Balmain gown.
Emily Ratajkowski wore a smoky eye and nude, glossy lip.
This dramatic cat eye from Taylor Russell is everything.
Phoebe Dynevor’s romantic look is soft and rosy with a brighter hue on the lips.
Zoe Saldana’s skin is practically sparkling thanks to the use of IS Clinical products and Patrick Ta Beauty.
Beauty products used: IS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum ($99), Reparative Moisture Emulsion ($105); Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo ($40), Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette ($70).
We’re obsessed with this entire look Lana Del Rey is wearing, but this lip really stands out.
We’ve seen lots of gold and brown on the carpet so far and Serena Williams hopped on the train as well. She opted for a smoky look with a soft matte magenta lip.
We need to know what blush Queen Latifah is wearing immediately.
Ice queen is the theme of the night. Ariana Grande’s look is right on par.