Tyla is making waves at the 2024 Met Gala with her unconventional choice: trading water for sand. It’s her debut at the prestigious event, and she’s enlisted the help of Balmain to craft a truly fantastical look. Embracing the theme of time, which is central to the night’s “Garden of Time” dress code, Tyla’s dress is a stunning creation made entirely of sand. It’s a clever homage to the concept of time, symbolizing the timeless and ever-shifting nature of existence.

Olivier Rousteing, the creative mind behind Balmain, found the concept of ephemerality captivating for Tyla’s dress. He saw it as an opportunity to push boundaries and elevate a transient material into a timeless work of art. tyla Rousteing explains to Vogue that sculpting a garment from something as fleeting as sand sparked his imagination,  resulting in a creation he’s truly proud of.

For Tyla, the decision to go with this daring concept was about embracing creativity and doing something entirely out of the box for her first  Met Gala appearance. When Balmain presented the idea and sketch to her, she immediately felt it was the perfect fit.  Despite some nerves, Tyla is eagerly anticipating a fun-filled evening at The Met, excited to debut her unique and imaginative look.

 strapless dress was meticulously crafted to accentuate every curve of her body before gracefully flaring out into a dramatic organza mermaid train. Constructed using three different shades of sand and embellished with micro crystal studs, the gown radiates with every step she takes. As an additional nod to the evening’s theme,  will be clutching the Balmain hourglass purse, adding another layer of symbolism to her ensemble.

Despite it being her inaugural Met Gala appearance, Tyla is already making a bold statement in the fashion world. Her unforgettable look at the 2024 Grammys—a pistachio-hued Atelier Versace creation adorned with Swarovski crystal-studded fishnet—solidified her status as a fashion icon. Now, with the seal of approval from Rousteing himself,  is undeniably establishing herself as a rising star in the fashion scene.

In praising  boundary-pushing approach to music, Rousteing draws a parallel to his own innovative endeavors in fashion with Balmain. He sees  as the perfect embodiment of the ethos behind his designs—an embodiment of imagination, innovation, and the transformative essence of art. For Rousteing,  represents the ideal muse to showcase his creation, which he views as a testament to the limitless possibilities of creative expression.