The 2024 Met Gala red carpet became a stage for high fashion and lingering personal narratives as model Kendall Jenner made a striking entrance. Her look, a black archival gown from Givenchy, was a calculated centerpiece that aligned perfectly with the evening’s “Garden of Time” theme.
In a red carpet interview, Jenner emphasized the rarity of her choice, noting she was the first person to ever wear the specific garment. “The search was for something archival,” she explained. “Discovering this dress felt like a series of improbable events—that it existed and that it fit. It truly felt destined.” She described the overall experience as a celebration of creativity, highlighting the joy of sharing the moment with friends and fellow attendees whose interpretations of the theme she admired.
However, the glamour of the night was underscored by a potential personal subplot. Jenner’s arrival followed that of musician Bad Bunny, a former romantic partner and one of the event’s co-chairs, reigniting public speculation about their dynamic. The pair, who reportedly ended their relationship in late 2023, have been the subject of ongoing rumors suggesting an intermittent and complicated connection. Sources close to the model have previously characterized the relationship as volatile, noting a pattern of intense reunions followed by conflict, largely centered on commitments.
While Jenner appeared in high spirits, focusing on the fashion and camaraderie of the evening, observers noted the possibility of a run-in with the singer. Friends of the model have reportedly expressed skepticism about the long-term prospects of the pairing, suggesting they support her happiness but have not witnessed a deep, enduring spark between the two.
The gala also presented a convergence of past connections, as Jenner’s former partner, basketball player Ben Simmons, was also in attendance at the museum for the opening of the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibition. The evening thus wove together threads of sartorial history and personal history, proving that on the Met Gala’s grand stage, the past is never fully left at the door.
