The Theme: Garden of Time

The Met Gala’s theme for 2024 was “Garden of Time,” inviting guests to explore the passage of time through fashion. Brie Larson, alongside Prada, embraced this concept with a look that symbolized the relentless march of hours and years.

Brie’s Inspiration: A Nod to Prada’s Heritage

Larson collaborated closely with Prada, delving into their archives for inspiration. She referenced Prada’s fall 2007 collection, which featured an eye-catching orange and beige gradient.

The Masterpiece: An Hourglass Dress

Her ensemble consisted of a pencil dress embedded with crystals that mimicked the gilded sands of time. Over this archival nod, she wore a stiff yet delicate lilac crinoline layer shaped like an hourglass.

“We wanted to lean into the visual representations that mark the passing of time,” Larson explains. “The dress itself is made through the dedication of the atelier—giving their time to this craft.”

The Symbolism: Time and Transformation

Larson’s look was not only a tribute to Prada’s past but also offered a literal interpretation of time. The hourglass shape over her dress underscored the theme of time as both an abstract concept and tangible entity.

• Hourglass Crinoline: Symbolizing moments captured, it paid homage to both history and future aspirations.
• Crystalline Embellishments: Represented fleeting instants in time, glistening like the sands that slip through an hourglass.

Larson’s Met Gala Journey

This was Brie Larson’s fourth appearance at the Met Gala. In 2017, she donned Chanel for “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between.” Her two Prada appearances include her very first in 2014 and now, this transformative look.

A Suit of Armor

Larson highlighted how her bespoke Prada ensemble made her feel empowered. “I wanted to feel in my skin and strong,” she said. The design provided both comfort and confidence, allowing her to dance freely at the after-party.