Met Gala 2024: Gigi Hadid Blossoms in 3D Mastery, Took Over 13500 Hours to Create Her Costume

Gigi Hadid rules the magical world of the Met Gala, flawlessly capturing the spirit of this year’s theme. In 2024, the supermodel walked as a part of the extravaganza ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,’ where her true self was inextricably linked to Thom Browne’s imaginative  ‘The Garden of Time.’

As she descended the prestigious red carpet, Hadid captivated in a custom-made Browne piece that is an exquisite example of fine craftsmanship and design. Her off-the-shoulder corset dress, which has elongated hips to highlight its features, sets the tone for her dreamy ensemble. Browne used this dress as a blank canvas for her intricate fantasy. Underneath a flawless coat of white silk moiré, the costume is layered with 3D yellow roses, each petal showcasing exquisite black duchess satin tipping.

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Still, the meticulous attention to detail that goes into each stitch is just as captivating as the beauty. This fashion masterpiece took a symphony of more than 70 expert artisans over 13,500 hours to precisely create by hand. Hadid’s form is painstakingly covered in a garden of yellow flowers with thorn appliqués, symbolising beauty and eternal design.

The elaborate stitching goes well beyond what is visible; a group of 40 artists needed over 8,500 hours to complete the full dress. A committed group of 20 artisans carefully hand-embroidered 2.8 million micro bugle beads over 5,000 hours to create the corset outfit, which is a masterpiece in and of itself.

This lavish arrangement is accentuated by accessories; the flowery design is echoed by pointy yellow sandals, and a hint of heavenly elegance is added by diamond ornaments. Hadid’s beauty is ageless; her classic red lip and side-parted Old Hollywood hairstyle evoke a timeless elegance.

Hadid transforms into the physical embodiment of ;The Garden of Time,’ an inspiration to Browne’s creative vision, and an embodiment of impeccable style as she ascends the grand staircase of the Met. Gigi Hadid is the height of elegance in a world where fashion and fantasy collide, and her existence is proof of the timeless appeal of haute couture.