Celebrating archival pieces, the Met Gala announced its dress-code as "Garden of Time" for this year's glamorous outing. From the litany of flora and fauna flanking the iconic stairway, to the decorated green carpet, it wasn't just the theatrical suits and gowns that grabbed our attention. These watches and jewellery spotted at the Met throughout the evening took our breath away.
Amanda Seyfried in Chaumet
To complement her silver-coloured hair and gown, the actress attended the gala decked in three of Chaumet's creations: The Mélodie Nacrée tiara, Josephine Duo Eternel earrings, and Laurier and Joséphine Aigrette Impériale rings. These sparklers served as the perfect finishing touches to her Prada gown, which was created from leftover dead stock fabric from the brand's spring 2009 collection. The actress glowed radiantly— literally.
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Jennifer Lopez in Tiffany & Co.
To complete her "Naked Dress", Jennifer Lopez, the 2024 Met Gala co-chair, wore the Céleste Wings by Tiffany & Co. necklace in the shape of a bird, with a stunning 20-carat oval diamond as a centrepiece. She paired this with a more classic Jean Schlumberger Bird on the Rock ring.
Undeniably the talk of the night, the statement piece is made of platinum and 18k yellow gold featuring diamonds of over 75 total carats from the Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Celéste Collection.
Chris Hemsworth wearing a Chopard Alpine Eagle
Accompanied by his wife, Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth hit the red carpet dressed in a monochromatic cream suit, topped off with Chopard’s Alpine Eagle in yellow gold with a diamond bezel—a refined and elegant model befitting to the nature and time-inspired theme of the Met Gala.
Shakira in Cartier
Shakira made her debut at the Met alongside Wes Gordon, the creative director of Carolina Herrera, who designed her dress for the night. The dramatic number featured a sweetheart neckline that brought all eyes to the Reflection de Cartier white gold and diamond necklace around her neck, and the vintage 1965 Cartier Collection brooch in platinum, white gold, a central ruby and diamonds. To top it all off, the singer wore Cartier ruby rings to accentuate the show-stopping red of her gown.
Barry Keoghan wearing Omega De Ville Prestige.
Barry Keoghan flexed not just one, but two pieces by Omega at the Met carpet. In classic art deco style, the OMEGA friend completes his romantic look with a rare 1930’s Omega Lépine “Sideros” pocket watch, alongside a De Ville Prestige in yellow gold and a Seamaster Aqua Terra in Sedna™ Gold and diamonds.
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Emma Chamberlain in Cartier
Emma Chamberlain arrived at the red carpet in Jean Paul Gaultier. A twist from her glitzy looks from the past, the Met Gala presenter opted for a more gothic and dark style, topped with a Cartier set. The softness of her lace was contrasted by the sparkle and sharpness of her Cartier diamonds and watch. As an ambassador of the Maison, Emma debuted their Renda set from the upcoming High Jewellery Nature Savage collection.
Alexandra Daddario wearing a TAG Heuer
As one of the brand's newest ambassadors, it came as no surprise that Alexandra Daddario hit the carpet sporting TAG Heuer. The actress joined the family about a year ago, starring in their campaign for the 36mm Carrera Date's 60th anniversary in 2023. For the occasion, she opted for a petite model—a 27mm two-tone Aquaracer in steel and gold, to match her burnished gold guipure dress and headpiece by Dior.
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Gigi Hadid in Chopard
Gigi Hadid channelled Old Hollywood in a white off-shoulder dress and tiered skirt from Thom Browne, decorated with yellow flowers. Despite a rather intricate gown, the model's choice for diamond pieces were refreshingly simple—a beautiful set of white and yellow gold necklace and earrings from Chopard.
From the French brand’s high jewellery collection, the necklace included 26.24-carats of yellow diamonds and 25.65-carats of white diamonds. As for the earrings, they feature 28.81-carats of pear-shaped yellow diamonds and white diamonds. If that's not enough, Hadid also wore a 10.26-carat rectangular cut yellow diamond ring, and a diamond infinity band from Chopard's L´Heure du Diamant collection.
Lil Nas X wearing vintage Piaget From Analog Shift
The Grammy award-winning rapper is known for his audacious style choices and wrist game. Never one to shy away from glitzy ensembles, Lil Nas X accompanied his bleached hair and extra long nails with a full glam white ensemble embellished with Swarovski crystals.
All that bling, yet the pièce de résistance was the white gold model on his wrist featuring a malachite dial. The Vintage Piaget sourced from Analog:Shift was a subdued choice for the rapper, but its integrated bracelet with distinctive bark pattern and green dial alludes to the "Garden of Time" theme code seamlessly, almost like peering into a garden.
Serena Williams wearing Audemars Piguet
The tennis star collaborated with Balenciaga on a 25m gold dress of gold foil-laminated taffeta from Italy. The atelier dedicated 150 hours to create the couture piece, and she topped off the look with a watch that's just as dramatic: Audemars Piguet's Flying Tourbillon Openworked 41mm in Sand Gold to match. The timepiece, made of a new material introduced by the watchmaker, sat elegantly on William's gloves, complementing her gold rings and hair accessories.
Morgan Spector wearing an IWC Portugieser Automatic 42
Morgan Spector made his debut at the Met Gala red carpet wearing a stunning red and black suit by Willy Chavarría. The Ballad story behind this year's dress code reminded the designer of the poem “In Flanders Field”. The actor's suit, in Chavarría's signature silhouette, flaunts red silk faille poppies that link back to this poem.
The actor also displayed his impeccable taste and attention to detail with his choice of accessory—the IWC Portugieser Automatic, which complemented the classy elegance of his ensemble with modern flair, reflecting his status as a style icon in the entertainment industry.
Zoe Saldaña in Boucheron
Zoe Saldaña served etherealness on the red carpet as she stunned in a sheer beige dress from Chloé's Fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection. In line with the theme, the dress featured thin spaghetti straps and flowery ruffles along its neckline, accessorised with a bold and gold cursive belt.
To accompany her dress, the actress wore Boucheron's Plume de Paon large pendant earrings, set with rose-cut diamonds on yellow gold- matching with her Plume de Paon ring, and Hopi Hummingbird Ring featuring a yellow beryl paved with diamonds on yellow and white gold.
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Tyla wearing Balmain hourglass
South African singer Tyla, is another celebrity that made her debut at the Met Gala this year. Embodying “the sands of time", the singer arrived in a sculpted Balmain gown and a clever, unexpected timepiece—an hourglass purse.
Judging by her choice of accessories, and sand as material impermanent by nature, it's clear that both the Balmain team and muse focused their energies on the “time” component of this year’s theme.