Ayo Edebiri shined in this backless column dress by Loewe at MET Gala 2024

After captivating audiences with her remarkable performances and impeccable fashion sense during the award season earlier this year, Ayo Edebiri continues to make waves in the fashion world.

Ayo Edebiri shined in this backless column dress by Loewe at MET Gala
Ayo Edebiri graces The 2024 Met Gala, themed “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

On Monday, May 7, 2024, the talented American Nigerian actress graced the prestigious 2024 MET Gala, joining fellow fashion enthusiasts under the theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”

Edebiri exuded elegance at the event adorned in a stunning halter-neck dress by the renowned Spanish designers, Loewe. The dress, a masterpiece of artistry, featured intricate hand-embroidered floral guipure lace and adorned with delicate 3D appliqué flowers, accentuating her graceful silhouette.

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In an interview with Vogue, Edebiri shared her excitement about the dress, revealing, “That was the one that spoke to me the most, but then Danielle [Goldberg, my stylist] was like, ‘This is the one that Jonathan [Anderson] is also the most excited about. That really locked that in for me, in my heart.”

Ayo Edebiri graces The 2024 Met Gala, themed "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Ayo Edebiri graces The 2024 Met Gala, themed “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Reflecting on the craftsmanship behind the dress, she expressed, “The level of craftsmanship that it took to make this dress is so beyond. Looking into those details, taking that into consideration, it just amplifies that feeling for me. I know I’m in such good hands because everybody’s so excited and they’re so thorough, and I think they love collaboration, and they love being thoughtful.”

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This year has been a triumphant one for Edebiri, who has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in both the acting and fashion realms. Her stellar performances earned her accolades, including the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, and the Best Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards.

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