Kim Kardashian sent shockwaves through the Met Gala as she flaunted her astonishingly small waist in a silver custom Maison Margiela gown by John Galliano on Monday in New York City.

Kim, who rocked her newly dyed platinum blonde locks in a loose mermaid braid, added an uncharacteristically casual gray shrug to her silvery corset gown as she posed at the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art – the location for the most glamorous fashion event of the year.

Her sister Kylie Jenner kept it simple and chic in a rose-water colored strapless gown by Oscar de la Renta, paired with a rose in her hair.

Jennifer Lopez posed up a storm on the steps in a dazzling in a sparkling see-through bejeweled ensemble.

The 54-year-old singer and actress, who is a co-chair for this year’s event, wowed in her silver strapless Schiaparelli gown with a neckline featuring a wing-style design, adding a statement diamond Tiffany & Co. necklace – as she headed toward the famous steps.

Fellow co-chair Zendaya made a statement in a blue and green custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano gown, featuring branch and fruit accents.

Zendaya added a Bulgari necklace and a striking veiled hat – complete with dramatic eye makeup, thinned brows and dark hued lipstick.

The Challengers actress, 27, had a faux bird over one shoulder and a large feather in her hat.

Zendaya slipped on a second look for the Met Gala – a 1996 black Givenchy by John Galliano gown – with an 2007 Alexander McQueen floral hat.

The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition falls on the first Monday in May every year and is held at New York City‘s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

This year the event is titled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion while the dress code is The Garden of Time.

Kim Kardashian
Kylie Jenner

 

Jennifer Lopez

Zendaya

Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya kicked off the red carpet in style for the 2024 Met Gala on Monday in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Kim is in Maison Margiela by John Galliano, Kylie Jenner is wearing Oscar de la Renta, Jennifer is wearing Schiaparelli with Tiffany & Co jewels; Zendaya is wearing custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano with Bulgari jewels

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo - from the Wicked films - were among the star-studded arrivals who graced the red carpet

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo – from the Wicked films – were among the star-studded arrivals who graced the red carpet

Kim, 43, wore a silver gown that consisted of a silvery corset bodysuit and a sheer floral accented maxi skirt; her impossibly tiny waist was on full display in the skintight number.

The mom of four wore a gray shrug slightly off one shoulder for a unique touch, keeping her look jewelry free.

Kylie’s gown featured a fitted waist, a pointed torso and a dramatic train – all in the pale pink cream hue.

The 26-year-old mom of two pulled hair into a bun, adding a simple rose to it.

Jennifer’s Tiffany & Co necklace includes a diamond with over 20 carats of diamonds and over 75 total carats from the Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Celeste Collection, set in platinum.

Her Tiffany & Co jewels earrings were 18K yellow gold with over 3 carats of diamonds, a bracelet with over 3 carats of diamonds and 18L yellow gold and platinum from the Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Celeste Collection.

Her rings were both Tiffany & Co: an 18K yellow gold with diamonds and platinum ring from Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Celeste Collection and a Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Rock ring in platinum and 18L yellow gold with a Fancy Intense yellow diamond of over 4 carats, a white diamond over 4 carats, plus diamonds and pink sapphires.

Zendaya’s custom Maison Margiela gown is by John Galliano; The actress was styled by her longtime stylist Law Roach.

Kim showed off her tiny waist in her custom Maison Margiela gown

Adding a gray shrug

She wore her platinum blonde locks in a loose mermaid braid

The star clutched her shrug around her chest

Kim showed off her tiny waist in her custom Maison Margiela gown, adding a gray shrug and wearing her platinum blonde locks in a loose mermaid braid

Kim, 43, wore a silver gown that consisted of a silvery corset bodysuit and a sheer floral accented maxi skirt
silver gown that consisted of a silvery corset bodysuit and a sheer floral accented maxi skirt

The mom of four wore a gray shrug slightly off one shoulder for a unique touch, keeping her look jewelry free

The mom of four wore a gray shrug slightly off one shoulder for a unique touch, keeping her look jewelry free

Kim showed off her impossibly tiny waist in the skintight look
Her hair cascaded down her back into a loose braid
Kim showed off her impossibly tiny waist in the skintight look

Kim posed with Lana on the red carpet

Kim posed with Lana on the red carpet

The stars caught up, chatting up a storm before heading inside

The stars caught up, chatting up a storm before heading inside

Her sister Kylie Jenner kept it simple and chic in a rose-water colored strapless gown by Oscar de la Renta, paired with a rose in her hair
e Jenner kept it simple and chic in a rose-water colored strapless gown by Oscar de la Renta, paired with a rose in her hair

Kylie's gown featured a fitted waist, a pointed torso and a dramatic train - all in the pale pink cream hue

She opted to keep her accessories subdued, with her makeup also understated as well

Kylie’s gown featured a fitted waist, a pointed torso and a dramatic train – all in the pale pink cream hue

The stunner kept her makeup to a minimum for a clean-girl look - consisting of simple eye makeup, pink blush and lips

The stunner kept her makeup to a minimum for a clean-girl look – consisting of simple eye makeup, pink blush and lips

The 54-year-old singer and actress, who is a co-chair for this year's event, posed up a storm in her silver strapless gown with a neckline featuring a wing-style design

Adding a statement diamond necklace - as she headed toward the famous steps

The 54-year-old singer and actress, who is a co-chair for this year’s event, posed up a storm in her silver strapless gown with a neckline featuring a wing-style design, adding a statement diamond necklace – as she headed toward the famous steps