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At her Met Gala debut in 2024, pop sensation Tyla turned heads in a breathtaking custom Balmain gown. The event’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” called for guests to interpret “The Garden of Time,” but no one embodied it quite like Tyla. Draped in a “Sands of Time” creation, she didn’t just wear sand—she became a living sand goddess, as if the grains themselves had chosen her as their muse.

Determined to make her Met debut unforgettable, Tyla set out to do something no one had seen before—and with Balmain’s artistry, she succeeded. The gown, crafted from three shades of sand and sparkling with micro crystal studs, was molded to her form using a plaster cast, creating the mesmerizing illusion of sand cascading down her silhouette. Their creative synergy was undeniable, making Tyla and Balmain’s collaboration one of the night’s most talked-about moments.

The singer’s gown was meant to embody the essence of time, with her hourglass accessory being the physical representation. When discussing the inspiration behind the gown, the director said, “The idea of sculpting a garment from something as ephemeral as sand ignited my imagination.” He then stated that he had “a desire to redefine boundaries and transform a transient material into an everlasting masterpiece.” His design was one of the most accurate representations of the theme – nothing in nature or fashion is meant to last forever.

Tyla and Rousteing’s design serves as a reminder that while life itself is ephemeral, our creativity and the emotions it evokes will be forever. And while we’re here, we need to embrace the time we have, an idea that’s reinforced in the book Not Quite Dead Yet. The book is a beautiful story about using the time you have on this earth to the fullest extent of your ability. And maybe answers the age-old question, what would you do if you knew you were going to die?

Bestselling author Holly Jackson has written a poignant tale about love, sacrifice, and how to make the most of the time you have left. Not Quite Dead Yet is a standalone novel about a young woman who solves her own murder – you read that right, her own murder. It might just be the most productive and meaningful week in Jet Mason’s life – unfortunately, she’ll be dead by the end of it. Jackson wrote a shocking story that will leave you guessing at every turn and probably crying inconsolably.

For fans of Tyla’s custom Balmain look, you can buy a similar style maxi dress from Eterne on Revolve. For fans who prefer a shorter style – like the mini dress Tyla transformed into inside the Met Gala – you can buy a mini version from Commando also on Revolve. Readers who are interested in gripping thrillers, heartbreaking romance, tragedy, and secrets that can crumble a whole town will love this new novel from Jackson. Interested readers can buy the novel in bookstores and online.