MET Gala 2024 highlights: Alia Bhatt rocks a saree, Zendaya wins with two red carpet looks

Alia Bhatt posted her pictures from Met Gala on Instagram and wrote a long caption about her look. "It was a call to the Garden of Time - an ode to art and eternity. Timelessness is endless, and we acknowledge that things crafted with time and care, can last forever. In our journey for an Indian interpretation of this universal theme, the outfit took on a life of its own. Nothing embodies tradition and innovation like the saree; in the skilled hands of @sabyasachiofficial, this vision found its fullest expression. We looked to the past as a guide for the future, drawing inspiration from the timeless sophistication of Indian nobility. 

"We focused on intricate craftsmanship, incorporating hand embroidery, precious stones, along with elegant beadwork and fringes, distinctive of the 1920’s fringe style. Our colour palette pays homage to nature’s beauty, echoing the earth, sky, and sea. We embraced a delicate nostalgia for hair and makeup - an elevated coiffure embellished with intricately woven braids and soft freckles - a homage to time’s gentle caress. 

“Creating this has been quite an experience… fun and stressful in equal parts. It has taken a collective effort of 163 dedicated individuals, including master craftspeople, embroiderers, artists, and dyers, investing a total of 1965-man hours to create this ethereal saree. As I wear this outfit, I feel incredibly grateful to embody this exquisite creation, a testament to boundless love and painstaking effort. A big thank you to @anaitashroffadajania, @lakshmilehr, @puneetbsaini, @amitthakur_hair, @dollyjain, and my amazing team for being the most wonderful collaborators through this ‘Garden of Time’. Team work makes the dream work,” she wrote.

Zendaya changed into a second look for the red carpet.  This time she wore a black off-shoulder gown with flowers in her hat.

Immaculate star Sydney Sweeney turned up to the MET Gala in dark hair, shocking fans. She wore a green dress with black leather gloves.

Fans are expressing shock at the tiny, scrunched up waist of Kim Kardashian in her Met Gala look. It's really quite tiny.

Singers Katy Perry, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny and others were spotted at the red carpet in impressive outfits.

Singer Doja Cat was spotted leaving for the Met Gala in a towel but later, arrived at the red carpet in long, wet robe.

Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner have all hit the red carpet. Kendall wore a shimmery black number while Kim flaunter her blonde hair in a silver dress.

Singer Lana Del Rey arrived with a peculiar veil. 

Influencer-entrepreneur Mona Patel wore perhaps the best dress of the night. She wore a mechanical dress inspired by butterflies, styled by Law Roach.

Gigi Hadid was a vision in white on the Met Gala red carpet. 

K-pop band Stray Kids made their MET debut on Monday evening. They turned up in red-black suits and jackets that they took off on the red carpet.

Singer Tyla likely trumped even Zendaya with her sand-dress. She looked stunning, as if dipped in real sand.

Jennie was spotted by the paparazzi outside her hotel in a risque blue dress with a long train. She is part of Kpop group BLACKPINK.

Police arrest a pro-Palestinian protester during the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,.

Alia Bhatt rocked a stunning floral Sabyasachi saree for the MET Gala. This is her second time at the Met Gala.

Mindy Kaling wore a dress called ‘Melting Flower of Time’ by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. She said she was excited to see what Zendaya wore to the event.

Co-chair Jennifer Lopez glowed in a golden outfit. ‘It’s not that bad,' Jennifer said about her hosting responsibilities.

Zendaya is here in a peacock-inspired look. She has been styled by Law Roach once again. Zendaya is one of the co-chairs this year. She was recently seen in Challengers.

Stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania posted pictures of Isha Ambani in her MET Gala look on Instagram. Anaita wrote, "Our garden of time Isha is wearing a bespoke hand-embroidered couture sari gown from Indian designer Rahul Mishra. For this year’s Met Gala theme of “The Garden of Time”, Rahul and I set out to depict nature’s glorious and bountiful lifecycle in this custom look for Isha, which took over 10,000 hours to complete.

"This look embraces sustainability by incorporating elements from Rahul’s past collections. Delicate samples of flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies were meticulously integrated from the archives into the design, via distinct applique and embroidery techniques,such as Fareesha, Zardozi, Nakshi, and Dabka, as well as French knots. Together, all of these elements carry a powerful narrative about the state of the planet and offer a message of hope and rebirth.

The magnificent look was intricately hand-embroidered at Rahul Mishra’s ateliers across several Indian villages, supporting hundreds of local craftspeople and weavers. Complementing her gown is a clutch crafted by Swadesh using the ancient Indian art forms of Nakashi and Miniature Painting. The exquisite Jade clutch bag features an Indian Miniature Painting created by Jaipur artisan Hari Narain Marotia, a traditional art form that has been practiced in India for centuries. Despite its small scale, the painting is highly detailed and expressive, featuring India’s national bird, the Mayura. The jewellery, traditional lotus hand bracelets (Haathpochas), parrot earrings and flower choker are designed by Viren Bhagat. Our goal, as always, was to take India to the world Custom Couture by Rahul Mishra @rahulmishra_7."

Alia Bhatt has shared a glimpse at her look for the Met Gala on Instagram. She is reportedly wearing a Gucci take on a saree.