Zendaya's Unexpected Outfit Change at the 2024 Met Gala Will Make You Euphoric

Zendaya made a surprise second appearance at the 2024 Met Gala, as she closed out the red carpet in a dramatic off-the-shoulder gown and bouquet headpiece.

By Alyssa Morin May 07, 2024 1:20 AMTags

Zendaya ended the 2024 Met Gala with a spring awakening.

The Euphoria star showcased not one, but two fantastical ensembles during fashion's biggest night on May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. 

For the event, in which she cochaired with Jennifer LopezBad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth, Zendaya took the final bow and closed out the red carpet in a dramatic black off-the-shoulder gown that featured ruffled trim on the neckline and puffed sleeves. 

The vintage design—a 1996 Givenchy dress from John Galliano and sourced from Rita Watnick of LILY et Cie—also included a floor-length train and embroidered corset bodice.

And in true Zendaya fashion, no detail went unnoticed. After all, she paid homage to the Costume Institute's new exhibit: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," in which the dress code was "The Garden of Time," by quite literally wearing a floral bouquet headpiece from Alexander McQueen circa 2007.

(See every star arrival on the Met Gala red carpet.)

The 27-year-old also switched up her makeup, swapping out her plum lipstick and pink and red eyeshadow for soft pastels and glowy skin.

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The Challenger star's second look was a significant departure from her first ensemble. 

Upon her arrival, she opted for an edgy, one-shouldered black-and-blue gown from Maison Margiela that was adorned with grapes, feathers and hummingbirds. She coordinated with a matching fascinator hat, and completed the look with bold makeup.

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Although Zendaya certainly aced the Met Gala, she almost didn't have a dress to wear. In fact, the actress' longtime stylist Law Roach revealed it was made in the final hour.

"I haven't seen Zendaya's dress!" he told The New York Times in an interview published May 2. "We've been on two press tours—Dune 2 and Challengers—and doing two Vogue covers."

Law added, "The dress isn't even made. They won't fit until Saturday."

It's clear, the dynamic duo brought a fashion wonderland to the red carpet. But Zendaya isn't the only star to make heads turn. Keep reading to see all of the fabulous outfits from the 2024 event.

Zendaya

In Maison Margiela.

Sydney Sweeney

In custom Miu Miu.

Cardi B

In Windowsen.

Kim Kardashian

In custom Maison Margiela Couture and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Jessica Biel

In Tamara Ralph.

Bad Bunny

In custom Maison Margiela.

Jodie Turner-Smith

In Burberry and Chopard jewelry.

Kylie Jenner

In custom Oscar de la Renta and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Kendall Jenner

In Givenchy Haute Couture and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Jennifer Lopez

In custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture.

Mindy Kaling

In Gaurav Gupta.

Ariana Grande

In custom Loewe and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Shakira

In Carolina Herrera and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Mona Patel

In custom Iris Van Herpen couture.

Janelle Monáe

In custom Vera Wang.

Dua Lipa

In Marc Jacobs and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Gabrielle Union

In custom Michael Kors.

Sarah Jessica Parker

In Richard Quinn and Philip Treacy hat.

Ayo Edebiri

In Loewe.

Gigi Hadid

in Thom Browne and Chopard.

Nicki Minaj

In Marni.

Jaden Smith

In Thome Browne.

Elle Fanning

In Balmain and Cartier jewelry.

Zendaya

In Givenchy SS96 Couture.

Ambika Mod

In Loewe.

Pamela Anderson

In Oscar de la Renta.

Cara Delevingne

In Stella McCartney.

Naomi Campbell

In custom Burberry.

FKA Twigs

In Stella McCartney.

Lea Michele

In Rodarte.

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