Michelle Yeoh electrified the 2024 Met Gala red carpet on Monday as she arrived in a tin foil-inspired strapless Balenciaga gown. Commenting on her getup, Michelle told People: ‘This is my new look. The MET’s Costume Institute is celebrating the new exhibition, called Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, with the dress code being The Garden of Time. It’s the jewelry, it’s the hair, it’s the makeup. About the material of the dress, she explained, ‘You can mold it. The 61-year-old Everything Everywhere All At Once actress – who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom last week – rocked a short, wet and wavy hair look with the ensemble. It’s not just a dress. Commenting on her getup, Michelle told People: ‘This is my new look. It’s the jewelry, it’s the hair, it’s the makeup. In addition to Michelle, other famous guests included the likes of Kim Kardashian, Emily Ratajkowski, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ariana Grande. The British-born fashion pillar revealed the ‘cardinal sin’ that she committed while planning this year’s exhibition. Shortly before the main event kicked off on Monday, longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour sat down with Today host Jenna Bush Hager to discuss the big night. Anna joined forces with the MET’s Costume Institute curator, Andrew Bolton, to decide on the Garden of Time dress code. She was greeted by fans as she exited The Mark Hotel en route to the annual affair. And she added a touch of color to the shiny silver dress with emerald chandelier earrings. Her trim waistline was accented in the quirky presentation helmed by the fashion house’s creative director Demna. Michelle went on to share even more with the outlet: ‘Well this dress is inspiration from Demna. Yeoh looked typically beautiful with soft pink tones dusted onto her cheeks, which matched her mauve-tone lip stain. This exhibition broke my cardinal rule, Jenna, which is when we came up with the title Sleeping Beauties, it’s wonderful and poetic and romantic, but it actually could be many, many things,’ she said. It’s not just a dress. She noted: ‘And today it seemed like it came full circle.

Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. So she decided to make her own. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins.

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, Facebook whether big and bold or delicate and gold. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love.