The 61-year-old Academy Award-winning actress wows attendees at the annual event with a striking new bob and a dazzling Balenciaga gown inspired by a childhood play.
- May 7, 2024
AceShowbiz - Michelle Yeoh, the Malaysian actress who made history as the first Asian to win Best Actress at the Oscars in 2023, turned heads at the 2024 Met Gala with her unconventional ensemble. She graced the red carpet in a Balenciaga design that resembled tin foil, a concept inspired by creative director Demna's childhood memories.
"Actually, he said it was something he did when he was a young child, playing with tin foil and making dresses on his sister's toys," Yeoh explained to PEOPLE. "And today it seemed like it came full circle. I have reawakened his childhood memories."
Accompanying her eye-catching outfit, Yeoh debuted a short, edgy bob, a departure from her previous longer hairstyles. She emphasized that her entire look was a collaborative effort, not just a dress but a complete aesthetic encompassing jewelry, hair and makeup.
This was not Yeoh's first appearance at the Met Gala. In previous years, she has been dressed by renowned designers such as Karl Lagerfeld and Prabal Gurung. The actress has become a mainstay at fashion events, showing off her style and supporting the fashion community.
The Met Gala, known as "fashion's biggest night out," is an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. This year's theme, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion", celebrated the return of the fashion world after the pandemic.
