Tyla debuted at the Met Gala wearing a Balmain sculpture dress. It featured micro-crystal studs and sand pressed directly onto the fabric, shaped using the singer’s bodice as a mold. She took the theme of the “Sleeping Beauties: The Garden of Time” literally and even carried an hourglass as an accessory to the event.
“It feels amazing. Like, I’m so excited to go inside and see all the pictures when I go home,” the singer said. Not only did the dress flare out into a mermaid train, but it sparkled even more as she walked because of the cameras’ flashing lights. Tyla also accessorized with crystal dangling earrings, a gold and silver necklace, and a few silver rings. The hourglass she brought also served as a ‘bag’ as she described it, though it had nothing inside but sand.
The fashion brand shared a carousel on its Instagram account showing Tyla at the event. “You nailed it. She is this year’s best dressed on the theme!” one commented. Another fan also noted, “Seems simple but so extravagant. Great use of the earth element in such a unique way. Absolute favorite.”
In a Vogue interview, Balmain’s creative director explained the concept behind Tyla’s dress. True to the theme, Olivier Rousteing said they were inspired to transform a “transient material into an everlasting masterpiece.” He was overjoyed by the project’s result and praised the singer, saying he couldn’t think of a better woman to wear the ensemble.
Given the delicate nature of the gown, the event’s handlers helped the Grammy award winner climb the stairs. Three men held the hem, and one lifted her by the waist.
Talking to Emma Chamberlain, Tyla revealed she worked closely with the team that made the dress, and it took two months to finish. “They put it on me, and they molded it to fit me perfectly,” she added. The 22-year-old first emerged on the scene in 2019 but only gained international recognition for her 2023 single, “Water.” That same year, she won a Grammy. In March 2024, she finally released her self-titled album.
Published by Kean Hernandez
