High-low pairing: South African singer Tyla accessories priceless Balmain gown with affordable Alexis Bittar costume necklace
For Tyla's first Met Gala appearance, the South African singer/ songwriter donned a one-of-a-kind Balmain gown.
'We molded the body of Tyla a couple of months ago and we made sure she could be covered in sand and it would be something she would wear only once,' said Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing.
Representing the sands of time, the young star even carried an hourglass in her hand, but it was what was around her neck that caught our attention.
![For Tyla's first Met Gala appearance, the South African singer/ songwriter donned a one-of-a-kind Balmain gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/06/23/84532185-13389149-image-a-3_1715036224445.jpg)
For Tyla's first Met Gala appearance, the South African singer/ songwriter donned a one-of-a-kind Balmain gown
![With the help of stylist Katie Qian, Tyla accessorized her spectacular couture ensemble with a $255 costume necklace by New York-based designer Alexis Bittar](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/00/84532179-13389149-image-a-12_1715036881509.jpg)
With the help of stylist Katie Qian, Tyla accessorized her spectacular couture ensemble with a $255 costume necklace by New York-based designer Alexis Bittar
With the help of stylist Katie Qian, Tyla accessorized her spectacular couture ensemble with a costume necklace by New York-based designer Alexis Bittar.
The 'Solanales' gold crystal skinny collar necklace retails for $255.
'Couldn't be more excited to be dressing Tyla, her sand dress was so incredible that framing her face with my necklace put me over the moon,' shared Alexis.
Crafted in molten 14k gold plated metalwork and finished with micro pavé crystal, the silhouette is sculpted to create a ripple of motion across the neckline added just the right amount of bling to her unique look.
![Representing the sands of time, the young star even carried an hourglass in her hand](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/00/84532183-13389149-image-a-13_1715036886283.jpg)
Representing the sands of time, the young star even carried an hourglass in her hand
!['Couldn't be more excited to be dressing Tyla, her sand dress was so incredible that framing her face with my necklace put me over the moon,' shared jeweler Alexis](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/00/84534009-13389149-image-a-16_1715038232511.jpg)
'Couldn't be more excited to be dressing Tyla, her sand dress was so incredible that framing her face with my necklace put me over the moon,' shared jeweler Alexis
To carry out the look, the 22-year old spared no detail!
Her hair was styled to have a wet look and her barely there makeup accentuated her natural beauty.
She wore drop earrings and a large cocktail, and her nails were decorated with dripping clear rhinestones.
Her shoulder and arms were dusted with sand and sparkle.
![Dua Lipa rocked a 100-carat Lucida pendant by Tiffany & Co. necklace last year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/00/84529561-13389149-image-a-15_1715037613677.jpg)
Dua Lipa rocked a 100-carat Lucida pendant by Tiffany & Co. necklace last year
![Demi Moore's Cartier necklace is a rare piece boasting diamonds and emeralds, worth millions](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/00/84533325-13389149-image-a-14_1715037337590.jpg)
Demi Moore's Cartier necklace is a rare piece boasting diamonds and emeralds, worth millions
Tyla's affordable necklace is a fun choice for the evening where we're used to seeing unattainable jewels.
Who can forget Dua Lipa's 100-carat Lucida pendant by Tiffany & Co. necklace last year?
This year, Demi Moore is shining bright in The Chloris necklace by Cartier.
The Chloris features platinum and diamond encrusted spirals with emerald centers, and has never been seen before.
The special piece is a part of Cartier's High Jewelry collection, named Nature Sauvage, which will formally debut at the end of May.
'I had been wanting do something with Harris Reed for quite awhile, and being with Cartier along with this year’s theme it felt like a magical combination and collaboration,' she told Vogue on the red carpet.
Swoon!