Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Won't Attend the 2024 Met Gala (Insider Update)

Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Skipping 2024 Met Gala

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images;Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Netflix

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have decided not to attend the 2024 Costume Institute Ball in NYC, according to an exclusive source who spoke to us.

The source reveals, "Taylor and Travis have chosen not to go to the Met Gala. They have decided to pass on attending for now, but they may change their minds closer to the event."

Fans were excited to see Swift, 34, and Kelce, 34, at the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” themed evening in Manhattan. Other confirmed celeb attendees include Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, and Chris Hemsworth. However, the super-couple did not make an appearance at the event. This was due to logistical reasons - the event was scheduled for Monday, May 6, but Swift had a concert for her Eras Tour in Paris, France on May 9.

Swift last attended the Met Gala in 2016, where she wore a silver Louis Vuitton snakeskin dress for the “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” theme. She completed her look with strappy heels while serving as a co-chair for the event. It was at this event where she was rumored to have met her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn.

She wore a lovely pastel pink Oscar de la Renta outfit to the 2014 ball. The theme that year was “Charles James: Beyond Fashion.” Her dress had a scoop neckline, a fitted skirt, a stunning train, and a bow detail at the back.

Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Skipping 2024 Met Gala

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Gotham/GC Images

NFL star Kelce, meanwhile, has never attended a Met Gala.

The couple has not walked a red carpet together yet, but they have flaunted their matching street style. They were spotted at a Saturday Night Live afterparty in October 2023. Swift looked stunning in a Versace crop top and plaid coat, while Kelce sported a patterned jacket and brown pants.

Editor's P/S:

It's intriguing to learn that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have decided to skip the upcoming Met Gala. The event is highly anticipated in the fashion world, and their absence will certainly be noticeable. The reason behind their decision, however, is understandable. Swift's conflicting concert schedule highlights the complexities of balancing professional and personal commitments at the highest levels.

The couple's fashion choices at previous events have demonstrated their individual sense of style and complementary aesthetics. While Swift has graced the Met Gala red carpet with elegant and unforgettable ensembles, Kelce's absence from similar events suggests that he may have a more laid-back approach to formal attire. It would have been fascinating to see how they would have interpreted the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" theme together. However, their decision to prioritize other obligations underscores the multifaceted nature of their relationship and their ability to navigate their busy schedules while maintaining their connection.