The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is like fashion’s version of the Oscars — only without the boring awards ceremony and painfully goofy monologues.
The main event is the red carpet — period.
This year’s gala celebrated “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations,” a new exhibit around an imaginary back and forth between the two design luminaries. But it was another improbable conversation that was blowing our minds: It seems like a group call was made by attendees to discuss outfits the night before.
A majority of stars appeared in similar looks. Gowns came either metallic and floor length, sleek and fitted with low backs, or black and textured. And if they dared to go with color, the choices were yellow or red.
On the beauty front, the major trends were: deep plum lips, sleek ponytails, and 1940s Hollywood glam. We take a look at some standouts.
Karolina Kurkova
Love this dress or hate it, it’s amazing how fearless Beyonce is when it comes to fashion. Just a few months after delivering baby Blue Ivy she struts in this lacy sheer Givenchy Haute Couture gown.
Not to be outdone by Beyonce, Marc Jacobs also went with a sheer lace Comme des Garcons number.
Lana Del Rey
Every year there’s someone that opts for pants over a traditional gown. Apparently, Coco Rocha bought her yellow vintage Givenchy suit at the Liz Taylor auction. Her pink hair is a nod to Schiaparelli’s trademark color. We think she looks adorable.
The Devil wears Prada — ha! It was too easy. Co-chair Anna Wintour wore a white gown with an embellished lobster by the designer of the hour— natch.
Florence Welch
Kate Bosworth
We like Kirsten Stewart’s Balenciaga look for say, a nightclub, not the Met Gala.
Rihanna
Hot Betty’s back! January Jones wakes us up in a bright yellow Versace gown.
On the one hand, we applaud Tom Brady for taking a fashion risk and changing up his look — but on the other, that hair is just weird. He’s lucky the lady on his arm always kills it on the red carpet. Gisele Bundchen in beaded Givenchy Haute Couture.
From her hair to the emerald color of her Carolina Herrera gown, Dianna Agron looked pretty perfect.
Jessica Biel
Jessica Alba
Yeah, Amy Poehler! Funny ladies can do fashion. The actress in Fontini.
Mary Kate Olsen