Zendaya Actually Bought Her Second 2024 Met Gala Dress, And The Reason Why Is Super Sweet

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The 2024 Met Gala took place this week, which means the celebrities were out in full force to celebrate fashion's biggest night. This year's theme was "The Garden of Time" and is based upon the 2024 Costume Institute's exhibit, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.

Gigi Hadid in a voluminous white tiered gown with black and green accents, standing on stairs at an event
Gigi Hadid in a voluminous white tiered gown with black and green accents, standing on stairs at an event
Bad Bunny in a unique hat and structured jacket with embellishments, standing confidently
Bad Bunny in a unique hat and structured jacket with embellishments, standing confidently

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There were so many incredible outfits that night, like Tyla's dress made out of sand, Colman Domingo's tribute to Chadwick Boseman and André Leon Talley, and more.

Tyla in a strapless, sand-textured gown with photographers in the background at the 2024 Met Gala
Tyla in a strapless, sand-textured gown with photographers in the background at the 2024 Met Gala
Colman Domingo in a unique white jacket with long tails and black trousers at the 2024 Met Gala
Colman Domingo in a unique white jacket with long tails and black trousers at the 2024 Met Gala

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However, the star of the night — and the most highly anticipated attendee — was co-chair Zendaya, who stunned in a total of four outfits throughout the evening, with two being worn on the red carpet.

Zendaya in a blue-themed elaborate costume with a hat and veil; makeup includes red eyeshadow
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First up, she wore a blue gown by Maison Margiela's John Galliano, with a headpiece by Stephen Jones for Margiela.

Zendaya in a sculptural blue gown with green accents on a staircase at a gala event, photographers in the background

Then, Zendaya surprised everyone by walking the carpet again, this time in a vintage Givenchy couture gown from their spring 1996 collection, with a flower bouquet headpiece by Philip Treacy from Alexander McQueen's spring 2007 collection.

Zendaya in elaborate black gown with large floral headpiece on a staircase at an event
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And now, stylist Law Roach is breaking down exactly how he and Zendaya pulled off both exquisite looks for the 2024 Met Gala.

Zendaya, Law Roach, and Darnell Appling posing at an event, center figure in a long black gown and floral headpiece, flanked by two others in white suits
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Speaking about the first dress in an interview with Extra, Law said John Galliano was on vacation when the request came in to design Zendaya's Met Gala look. "I couldn't really get in contact with him, so I called, you know, just one of my closest friends, Anna Wintour. And she gave John a call."

Zendaya with avant-garde makeup and embellished headpiece at a themed event
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The Friday before the Met Gala, Law said he still hadn't seen the dress, and Zendaya's first fitting was on Saturday — yes, only two days before the event.

Zendaya in elaborate blue ruffled gown with black feathered headpiece at event

Speaking about the tight turnaround, Law said, "When you're working with someone who is so talented and such a genius, and such a master, you kind of can go into situations and be confident that it'll be perfect."

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As for the second Met Gala look, Law explained to Extra that he found the dress at LILY et Cie, a vintage clothing store in Beverly Hills. "It was such an incredible experience to go," he added. "They're such historians."

Zendaya in a dramatic off-the-shoulder black gown with an oversized floral headpiece, posing on steps
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Then, Law revealed that after he took Zendaya to see the dress and she fell in love with it, she actually bought it. "Oh, we buy," Law said after the interviewer was shocked that Zendaya purchased the Givenchy dress.

Zendaya in elaborate floral headpiece and black gown at event, photographers in background
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Law went on to explain that for them, it's not uncommon to do that, and when they can, he and Zendaya buy some of the clothing in order to support those small clothing stores, artists, and more.

Zendaya and Law Roach on the green carpet, one in a black gown with floral headpiece, the other in a white suit with ruffles
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"How we look at it is we are really supporting small businesses," Law began. "I think it's unfair to borrow things from people who use those clothes as their livelihood."

Zendaya in a dramatic black outfit with a large floral hat at an event
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As soon as Law's interview with Extra hit X, formerly Twitter, people began praising Law and Zendaya's commitment to fashion and artists, and emphasized how amazing it is that they purchased this dress:

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@JocoseJoy / Via Twitter: @JocoseJoy

You can watch the full interview with Law Roach on Extra below:

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