In this latest Celebrity Watch Spotting article, we have a look at some of the famous 2024 Met Gala attendees wearing Cartier timepieces!
The Met Gala is fashions biggest night. It is widely regarded as the world’s most prestigious and glamorous fashion event and is often dubbed as the “Oscars of the East Coast”. The Met Gala is an annual fundraising gala that is held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Held in Manhatten, it marks the grand opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit.
In 1948, publicist Eleanor Lambert founded the Met Gala to raise funds for the Costume Institute and introduce its latest exhibitions. Now, the Met Gala has transcended into the world’s most prestigious fashion event, attracting fashion icons, Hollywood stars, musicians, actors and other VIP’s and superstars.
The Met Gala is a star-studded event. However, it isn’t just about the gathering of A-list celebrities, as the Gala is a celebration of fashion as art in its highest form, with many of the attendees showcasing extravagant outfits that push the boundaries of style and creativity. Each year, the Met Gala revolves around a specific theme, which gives the attendees the chance to interpret and express their own individualistic fashion sense and creativity in line with the theme. The Theme for the 2024 Met Gala is “The Garden of Time”.
In this latest Celebrity Watch Spotting article, we will look at the celebrities who wore Cartier timepieces to this premier fashion event. From the classic Tank to the more unique Crash watch, the Met Gala serves as the ultimate location to wear unorthodox and sophisticated luxury timepieces.
Dwayne Wade
Cartier Santos de Cartier Watch 18k Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Dwayne Tyrone Wade Jr. is a well-renowned American former professional basketball player. He is seen as one of the best shooting guards in the game’s history. The majority of his career was spent playing for the Miami Heat. Wade won three NBA championships, was a 13-time NBA All-Star, an eight-time member of the All-NBA Team, and a three-time member of the All-Defensive Team. At the 2024 Met Gala, Wade was spotted in quite simple attire of a light purple suit. Standing out amongst the purple was the Santos de Cartier Watch in 18k yellow gold. The timepiece features diamonds..
Donald Glover
2004 Cartier Collection Roadster Watch Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Donald McKinley Glover Jr, also known by his stage name Childish Gambino, is an American actor, comedian, singer, rapper, writer, director and producer. Glover is best known for his roles in The Lazarus Effect, Magic Mike XXL, The Martian, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Solo: A Star Wars Story. At the 2024 Met Gala, Glover wore a Cartier Collection Roadster watch. This two-tone timepiece, made from yellow gold and stainless steel, matching nicely with his beige-coloured suit.
Sebastian Stan
1993 Cartier Collection Crash Wristwatch Platinum
The Romanian-American actor has played in many roles throughout his career. His most prominent one is the role of Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. Sebastian Stan has also been featured in Gossip Girl, Kings, Mad Hatter, Political Animals and The Martian, just to name a few. For this year’s biggest fashion night, Stan wore an all-black outfit, with his Cartier jewellery standing out glamorously against the black. Among the Cartier attire was a 1993 Crash wristwatch in platinum!
Jon Batiste
Cartier Tank Normale Watch 18k Yellow Gold
Jon Batiste is an American singer, songwriter, composer and television personality. Batiste has worked alongside well-known artists, including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, Roy Hargrove, Mavis Staples, Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey. Batiste has won numerous awards for his musical talent, including the American Jazz Museum Lifetime Achievement Award, Harry Chapin ASCAP Humanitarian Award and Movado Future Legend Award. At this years Met Gala, Job Batiste was sporting a Cartier Tank Normale watch in 18k yellow gold!
Steven Yeun
Cartier Crash Unlimited Watch 18k Yellow And Purple Gold
Yeun Sang-Yeop, known professionally as Steven Yeun, is an American Actor. The actor rose to fame through the role of Glenn Rhee in The Walking Dead. Yeun has also starred in Burning and Minari, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the first Asian American actor to do so. Out of this list of celebrities wearing Cartier watches, Steven Yeun wore the most unique piece. Complementing his stunning black tux, was a Cartier Crash Unlimited watch in 18k yellow and purple gold.
