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In honor of the 2024 Met Gala theme, Sleeping Beauties, Reawakening Fashion, Fashion Reverie has curated some recent collections that consumers could pull from that evokes this Met Gala theme. With ‘Sleeping Beauty, Reawakening Fashion’ being the dress code and the event’s overall theme being stated as ‘Garden of Time,’ Anna Wintour is certainly giving celebrity stylists a run for their money to curate the best looks. From what can be discerned, consumers should be looking for garments that are dainty, ethereal, fairy-like, and just a bit whimsical.
Thankfully, these are adjectives that designers and creative directors often draw from when creating collections. The recent collections for spring 2024 were no different. Fashion designers stepped into their fairy-godmother game to bring floral fantasies to life. If you’re wondering what you might wear to a Met viewing party, consider Ulla Johnson or something from Rodarte. As for wanting to be ahead of the game and know just what celebrities might wear, Fashion Reverie has a few predictions.
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Ryunosuke Okazaki’s Fourth Collection
Vogue’s recent newsletter revealed that the Met’s Costume Institute purchased a piece from this Japanese designer’s second collection that will be showcased in the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibition that goes hand in hand with the Met Gala. The fourth collection just released for 2024 is surrealistic and incredibly avant-garde. The looks bring a closeness and sense of curiosity to the wearer. And according to Vogue, he’s yet to receive any requests to dress attendees!
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Rodarte 2024
Rodarte’s spring 2024 collection is ready-to-wear perfection. With delicate details and flora and fauna throughout, the simple touches bring the elegance of a princess to this modern fashion house. Anything from their latest collection is synonymous with the current theme of the Met Gala and is perfect for a red-carpet watch party. From the pink sequin Halter Gown that screams Garden Barbie to the delicate purple tiered, ruffle gown with sequins, Rodarte’s spring 2024 collection outdid themselves this year when it comes to garden details.
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Bishme Cromartie’s Fall 2024
A mixture of streetwear and avant-garde designs, Bishme Cromartie’s fall 2024 collection is a romantic, defined, and delicate take on modern-day womenswear. As Cromartie explained in a NYFW press release, “I wanted the collection to feel sexy, strong, masculine, and feminine at the same time.” This is the overall aesthetic that Anna Wintour is trying to achieve with this year’s Met Gala theme. So, while many of the deconstructed looks might not be quite red carpet ready, Cromartie’s fall 2024 collection has some great garments for an after party.
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Ulla Johnson spring 2024
Ulla Johnson always produces garments meant for a bohemian princess of yesteryear. While many of her looks are more down to earth than what celebrities often wear to the Met Gala, if you’re looking for inspiration on what to wear to a viewing party and want to stay on theme look no further than her beautiful 2024 collection. From the lacey sea moss-hued Cressida skirt to the multi-colored Natalia ruched dress that looks amazing on every body type, this collection is as beautiful as it is timeless.
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Zimmermann spring 2024
If you’re looking for beautiful detailing and elegant designs, look no further than Zimmermann. Tailored to perfection and classically beautiful, the Australian brand has a timeless and delicate beauty that permeates throughout the spring 2024 collection. Take inspiration from this spring 2024 collection (and the Met Gala theme) by slipping into the beautiful Natura Scarf Mini Dress or become a flaming flower in this fiery Tranquility Floral Gown.
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