Lifestyle Style J Balvin Gives an Inside Look at How He Prepped for the 2022 Met Gala Red Carpet He understood the assignment! When global music superstar J Balvin was prepping his look for this year's Met Gala, he turned to iconic American designer Ralph Lauren to help him craft an outfit that honored the event's "Gilded Glamour" dress code. Balvin, who just collaborated with Ed Sheeran on two songs, "Sigue" and "Forever My Love," dressed to impress in his white-tie best, wearing a custom Ralph Lauren Purple Label tailcoat tuxedo with a white bow tie. He accessorized the look with a RL867 steel watch, antique pins, onyx stud cufflinks, and the pièce de résistance of the ensemble, a black cane. This year's sleek Ralph Lauren moment marked a departure from Balvin's colorful Moschino Met Gala debut look last year, but the fashion tastemaker of course made it his own with some colorful neon hair. Read on for an exclusive look at how he prepped for fashion's biggest night. By Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico is PEOPLE's Deputy Style Director, where she oversees the brand's digital Style and Beauty coverage. This includes running lead on the Met Gala, which is among PEOPLE.com's top-trafficked red carpet events every year, interviewing the industry's top influencers (including all the Kardashian-Jenners), and breaking A-list celeb news (a New Jersey shore native, it is no surprise that her favorite interview ever was with Bruce Springsteen). Brittany is a style contributor to People Every Day Podcast and has represented the brand on national TV programs including Good Morning America and The CW's two TV specials on the British Royals. She joined PEOPLE from Cosmopolitan in 2013, where she was an Associate Editor. People Editorial Guidelines Published on May 3, 2022 05:39PM EDT Close 01 of 12 Gala Grooming Gaby Deimeke My barber, Christian, always keeps me looking fresh for a big night. 02 of 12 Fan Love Gaby Deimeke Arriving at The Carlyle to get ready. The fans always give such a good and exciting energy. 03 of 12 All Abuzz Gaby Deimeke I said I wanted to go for "Gilded Age Green." 04 of 12 A Bit of Bling Gaby Deimeke Ralph Lauren hooked me up with some vintage pins and buttons because I like some shine. 05 of 12 Glam Army Gaby Deimeke It takes a village to be Met Gala-ready. 06 of 12 It's All in the Details Gaby Deimeke Color-coordinated jewelry and hair. 07 of 12 Finishing Touches Gaby Deimeke A quiet moment to myself before I head out. 08 of 12 Coattail and a Cane Gaby Deimeke I think I might get used to this cane. 09 of 12 Pre-Carpet Calm Gaby Deimeke Seriously, I could really get used to this cane. 10 of 12 The Full Fit Gaby Deimeke We're out. 11 of 12 Bunny + Balvin Gaby Deimeke Run-in with my brother, Bad Bunny. 12 of 12 Go, Gala, Go! Gaby Deimeke Leaving the hotel and headed to celebrate fashion's biggest night in style!