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This year's dress code is inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 book \"The Garden of Time,\" which tells the story of a count and countess who live in a villa that overlooks an extraordinary garden being intruded upon by a mob.

Echoing the scenic visualizations of the book, the dress code is about \"fleeting beauty,\" according to Vogue. The publication also points to melancholic florals for reference.

Other references include Dries Van Noten's Spring 2014 collection that featured parrot tulip embroideries, as well as Karl Lagerfeld's flower-embellished pieces from Chanel's Spring 2015 Couture collection.

Who is invited to the 2024 Met Gala?

With around 600 attendees, the guest list is generally kept top secret until the evening before the event. Past guests have included everyone from Rihanna and Lady Gaga to Blake Lively and Kim Kardashian -- all wearing unforgettable looks.

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PHOTO: Anna Wintour attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021 in New York City.
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How to watch the 2024 Met Gala red carpet

The 2024 Met Gala can be viewed on Vogue livestreams hosted on the publication's website, as well as its TikTok and YouTube platforms.

Editor's note: This story was originally published Feb. 15, 2024.

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