André Leon Talley’s presence could be felt everywhere at the Met Gala this year. The late creative director and editor at large of Vogue magazine, who died in 2022 at age 73, heavily influenced the spirit of the costume exhibit,

Leading up to the Met Gala, several stars had already paid tribute to Talley, including Grammy winning rapper Doechii, who honored Talley's love of tennis through a sporty look, which featured a tennis racket cover designed by Louis Vuitton.

Tyla made her Met Gala debut in a Balmain gown that was literally sculpted to her body. But for her second year on the red carpet, the singer opted for something a little easier to walk in. She stepped out wearing a striped white off-the-shoulder Jacquemus gown styled by Law Roach,