It was reported earlier this month that Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce would be taking a pass on the Met Gala this year.
Although the move may puzzle some fans — who expected the 34-year-old pop superstar to take a victory lap after early legs of her massively profitable Eras Tour, its accompanying blockbuster concert film and her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department — Taylor is skipping the high-fashion event for a simpler reason: her conflicting tour schedule.
The 2024 Met Gala is scheduled to go forward on May 6, but Taylor is on the hook for her next international Eras Tour performance in Paris on May 9, making it nearly impossible for her to be prepared if she also attended fashion's biggest night.
In a twist of celebrity intrigue, TMZ unveiled earlier in April that Taylor and Travis, both 34, would be conspicuously absent from the illustrious event. While the duo has remained tight-lipped about their rationale for skipping the affair, speculation runs rampant.
Taylor, amidst rumors of discord with squad member Brittany Mahomes, seemed to quell any murmurs of contention. However, their joint absence from the Met Gala raises eyebrows, especially since they each received individual invitations. It appears that the prestigious fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute had hoped to bask in the glow of their star power on its iconic red-carpeted stairs.
Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce, 34, will both be skipping the 2024 Met Gala due to her busy touring schedule; pictured in 2016 in NYC
Taylor is set to perform in Paris on May 9 as part of her Eras Tour's European leg, while the Met gala is scheduled for May 6, meaning she would miss out on crucial rehearsals; seen in January
While Travis has yet to grace the Met Gala's illustrious red carpet, Taylor is a seasoned veteran, having strutted her stuff at the fundraiser six times before. However, this year, her jam-packed schedule leading up to her Paris performance and subsequent European tour stops leaves little room for a glamorous detour to New York City.
The power couple will be missing out on the theme of this year's exhibit, tantalizingly titled 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.' It promises to unveil a treasure trove of 250 items from the Costume Institute's vault, some dating back a staggering 400 years.
Among the exhibit's highlights are 15 delicate relics deemed too fragile to be worn again, aptly dubbed the "Sleeping Beauties." These artifacts will be preserved behind glass, but fear not—the exhibit plans to employ centuries-old mirror tricks, animation, and cutting-edge CGI to breathe life into these timeless ensembles.
From 17th-century regalia to contemporary creations by fashion luminaries like Stella McCartney and Phillip Lim, the exhibit promises a journey through sartorial history. Iconic designs from Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, and Yves Saint Laurent will grace the halls, grouped thematically into 'Land, Sea, and Sky' zones to evoke connections with the natural world.
Meanwhile, attendees of the Met Gala have been tasked with embodying the theme 'The Garden of Time,' inspired by a gripping tale penned by J. G. Ballard. In this narrative, a noble couple battles to preserve their utopian realm by manipulating time itself—a fittingly enchanting motif for fashion's most enchanting night.
TMZ reported that both Taylor and Travis had received individual invitations, but he will not be attending on his won; pictured in October in NYC
The event hasn't been a major priority for Taylor in recent years, as she last attended the Met Gala in 2016; pictured at the 2010 edition
The stage is set for a star-studded affair at the 2024 Met Gala, with an all-star quartet of co-chairs: Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth.
While Taylor Swift will be notably absent from this glittering soirée, her decision to skip the event isn't entirely surprising. Since making waves with her platinum blond bob back in 2016, Taylor has been notably absent from the Met Gala scene, opting out of attendance despite her previous six appearances. It seems the allure of fashion's biggest night may have dimmed for the pop sensation over the years.
However, Taylor's absence from the Met Gala doesn't seem to be dampening her spirits. Fresh from a weekend of partying in Vegas with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, she and boyfriend Travis are reportedly gearing up for another adventure—this time, joining the Mahomes duo for the Miami Grand Prix. It seems the couple has no shortage of glamorous escapades on their agenda, even without the Met Gala on their radar.