The fashion celebration “Met Gala” was held again this year. The dress code theme for this occasion was “The Garden of Time.” It is based on the novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard, published in 1962, which tells the story of a count and countess living in a villa overlooking a beautiful garden where “flowers of time” bloom. From May 10th to September 2nd, a special exhibition based on this work, titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” will be held. This article will showcase how celebrities have interpreted the theme of “ephemeral beauty,” inspired by the landscape descriptions of “The Garden of Time,” on the stage of the Met Gala.
■What is MET GALA？
The Met Gala is an event held alongside the opening of an annual fashion-related exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York. Known as the “Academy Awards of fashion,” it features celebrities and designers who appear on the red carpet in extravagant outfits that align with a designated theme. The event also serves as a fundraiser, with tickets to the party costing about 3 million yen each (approximately $30,000).
Jewelry: Bulgari
