The Best and Worst of the 2024 MET Gala
In Best: Doja Cat, Tyla, and Cardi B. In Worst: a lot of flower dresses, Rita Ora, and Lizzo.
“On Monday night, celebrities, designers and the highest edges of New York’s upper crust attended the biggest party of the fashion calendar, the Met Gala. Given its supposed importance, you’d think the looks would always be fantastic; that it would be a night for designers to compete for the best, most creative, most glamorous couture.
The reality is a lot more disappointing. There are only ever a few truly standout looks, with most being bland at best — and when designers bother to follow the theme, it’s usually in a painfully uncreative manner. The message of the Met Gala should be that the fashion industry is filled with incredible creative talent. But it usually just tells you that money doesn’t buy taste; nor does being employed by Chanel.”
Out now in The Spectator: my long review of the best, meh, and worst of the 2024 MET Gala. Give it a read!