In yet another milestone in her global journey, Karol G, the Colombian singer, made her debut at the Met Gala 2024 in a captivating fairy costume that drew similarities to a beloved Lord of the Rings character.
Ahead of her grand entrance at the Met Gala, Karol G caused a stir online earlier that day as bystanders caught glimpses of her in New York City. She was seen making her way to the venue, disguised in a slate-colored outfit.
The theme for this year’s Met Gala was “The Garden of Time.” As per Vogue’s description, it symbolized a “celebration of clothing and fashion so fragile that it remains transient.” Karol G was first spotted leaving her place of stay sheltered under an umbrella. She emerged at the event adorned in a shimmering gown and a headpiece reminiscent of a woodland fairy. Additionally, Karol G accessorized her ensemble with prosthetic ears resembling those of a fairy or elf.
Sharing her thoughts, she expressed to Vogue, “This occasion gave me the perfect stage to showcase my love for fairies, dreamy aesthetics, and fantasies. This realm, envisioned in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, the designer of this attire, was exactly where I wanted to transport myself.”
Karol’s mystical appearance quickly caught the eye of online viewers who likened her to the elven character Galadriel from The Lord of the Rings film series. In the movies, this role was played by Cate Blanchett, characterized by a majestic crown and hair styled to reveal pointed ears reminiscent of an elf.
One user on X commented, “Karol G exudes grace resembling Lady Galadriel at her first #MetGala.” Another user joked, “Karol G, a modern-day Galadriel.”
Some fans compared her to Galadriel but with a more hourglass figure.
Queries emerged about the possible connection between the letter “G” in Karol G and Galadriel.
And there were supporters simply enjoying the moment.
Karol G emerged as one of the most thematically-aligned participants with the “Garden of Time” motif, alongside celebrities like Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez who served as co-hosts.