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Few red carpets are as hotly anticipated as the Met Gala. Billed as “fashion’s biggest night,” it brings together some of the most notable names across several industries, from musicians and models to actors and artists. When else would you spot, say, Rihanna, Pedro Pascal, and Marc Jacobs all strolling the same staircase?
This year, the Costume Institute exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” and will feature approximately 250 items drawn from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection, many of which have rarely been seen by the public before.
The items in question will span over 400 years of fashion history, with designs from legends such as Schiaparelli, Dior, Givenchy, and many others. In fact, there will even be garments too fragile to be worn again, including a Charles Frederick Worth ball gown that dates back to 1877. (It will also be displayed through a video animation, light projection, AI, CGI, as well as other mediums of sensory stimulation.)
Once guests complete the red carpet, they’ll have the opportunity to visit the exhibition. It will be curated around three zones—Land, Sea, and Sky—all of which are intended as an homage to the natural world.
And as everyone knows, the unveiling of the official dress code is nearly as exciting as the theme of the exhibition itself. This year’s? “The Garden of Time,” inspired by J.G. Ballard’s 1962 short story of the same title. And while interpretations are sure to run the gamut, there will no doubt be a slew of floral looks to bookmark and savor for the summer months ahead.
If you won’t be in attendance, take cues from the theme and adorn yourself in floral sleepwear for the occasion instead. Perhaps a pajama set splashed in painterly blooms by La Double J? Or what about a sleeping mask with hand-embroidered daisies by Bernadette? And don’t forget bedding! Hill House Home’s ditzy floral duvets never disappoint. Ahead, our guide to the best floral bedroom attire for real-life sleeping beauties (plus, a few ultra-plush mattresses for your most stylish sleep yet).
The 2024 Met Gala livestream will be hosted exclusively by Vogue, and broadcast live across its digital platforms, as well as TikTok and YouTube. Cozy up on the couch with a fanciful floral duvet to keep in the spirit of the evening.
Lulu DK Charlotte duvet cover
Aura duvet cover and sham
Once the evening has concluded, fasten on a floral eye mask to ensure you’ll be dreaming of your favorite looks for many deep sleeps to come.
Audrey Effie floral eye mask
60s floral silk eye mask
If an all-over print duvet feels misaligned with your personal taste, try a subtler take on the theme with dainty floral pillowcases. They’d look especially fresh paired with a cream-colored comforter.
Lily of the Valley sham
Evening rituals—like slipping into a luxurious set of pajamas—improve your sleep quality, which feels like enough of a justification to splurge on one of the season’s best floral PJs in honor of the Met Gala.
Pure Mulberry Silk Pillow Cover Though not floral print, nothing quite beats a sleep foundation like a well-crafted mattress. Whether you prefer yours firm, slightly soft, or ultra-cooling, there are picks for every type of snoozer.