Johnathan Walker:Met Gala 2024 best dressed: See Bad Bunny, Zendaya, JLo, more stars blossom in Garden of Time

The Johnathan WalkerMet Gala is back, and the stars are blossoming this year.

A cadre of stylish celebrities have descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the museum's annual benefit. This year's gala theme is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," which refers to fragile garments in the Met's collection housed in special glass "coffins" instead of on mannequins.

Garments will be displayed in a series of galleries organized by themes of nature, including land, sea and sky. The event's dress code, "The Garden of Time," draws inspiration from this elemental motif.

And these A-list attendees are no withering wallflowers.

Stars are serving a full bounty of striking floral prints and earthy tones that would make Mother Nature want to strut down the red carpet.

From Zendaya and Bad Bunny to Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna, here are our picks for best dressed of the night (in no particular order).

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Bad Bunny goes gothic floral in Maison Margiela

The reggaeton superstar and Met Gala co-chair stunned in a suave navy-blue suit by Maison Margiela, which he topped off with a plush hat and matching floral bouquet, reflecting "The Garden of Time" dress code.

The ensemble's dark hue gave a refreshing gothic touch to the otherwise cheery springtime aesthetic of bright pastels and earth tones.

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Zendaya haunts in earthy Maison Margiela frock

Fellow Met Gala co-chair Zendaya stunned in an elegant period gown from Rita Watnick and Lily et Cie. Watnick is the curator of Lily et Cie, a famed vintage clothing store in Beverly Hills that has helped style the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and Met Gala co-chair Jennifer Lopez.

The "Challengers" actress turned heads on the red carpet in a haunting, off-the-shoulder dress by Maison Margiela that combined ocean blue and forest green tones. The earthy frock, which took inspiration from a '90s Dior dress, also featured a feathery headpiece and berry bundles pinned to the ensemble.

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Jennifer Lopez sparkles in Schiaparelli

Jennifer Lopez wore a figure-hugging sheer Schiaparelli gown with sequins and beading. She accessorized the look with a large statement necklace and a high bun to give the outfit the attention it deserved.

The actress-singer and Met Gala co-chair sparkled in the silver dress, which had an ethereal pattern that mimicked a delicate flower.

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Tyla is a living hourglass in sandy Balmain gown

South African singer Tyla put her hourglass figure on full display.

The "Water" songstress wore a skin-tight beige dress by Balmain that resembled the grainy texture of sand. She coupled the campy look with an hourglass timer.

Jessica Biel is rosy in floral frock

Everything is coming up roses for Jessica Biel.

The actress popped on the red carpet in a flowy pink dress covered in petal-esque embellishments.

Colman Domingo saves the day in a caped suit

Colman Domingo looked dapper in a crisp black-and-white suit by Willy Chavarria.

The "Rustin" star brought an elegant flamboyance to menswear with a flowing cape that complemented his blazer. He said the flowy garment was a nod to the late André Leon Talley, who served as editor-at-large of Vogue magazine.

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Gigi Hadid sprouts in floral Thom Browne

Spring has sprung for Gigi Hadid.

The model radiated in a floor-length white gown by Thom Browne. The ethereal dress featured an intricate floral pattern featuring yellow roses and elongated stems.

Demi Moore pops in heart-shaped dress

Demi Moore is a darling of Mother Nature.

The actress made a bold floral statement on the red carpet with a campy, heart-shaped dress by Harris Reed. An enlarged, pink flower graphic added a fresh burst of color to the sleek black ensemble.

Lil Nas X dazzles in sparkly Luar suit

Lil Nas X is lighting up the Met Gala this year.

The rapper glowed in a bedazzled, off-white three-piece suit by Luar. The ensemble shone with the help of more than 50,000 Swarovski crystals.

Contributing: Naledi Ushe and Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY