8:00 AM PDT, May 5, 2014
It's arguably the most risque red-carpet event of the year, and tonight at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Annual Costume Institute Gala, the most style-savvy stars of the stage, screen and runway will attempt to pull off some jaw-dropping fashion statements.
The 2013 theme was "Punk Rock", but this year it is "White Tie." According to Vogue magazine, "expect to see gloves, '40s and '50s ball gowns, men in tails, up-dos and big bling." In anticipation for the "Oscars of Fashion," check out last year's hot, high-fashion and rather outlandish ensembles that will be tough to top.
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It's arguably the most risque red-carpet event of the year, and tonight at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Annual Costume Institute Gala, the most style-savvy stars of the stage, screen and runway will attempt to pull off some jaw-dropping fashion statements.
The 2013 theme was "Punk Rock", but this year it is "White Tie." According to Vogue magazine, "expect to see gloves, '40s and '50s ball gowns, men in tails, up-dos and big bling." In anticipation for the "Oscars of Fashion," check out last year's hot, high-fashion and rather outlandish ensembles that will be tough to top.
The 2013 theme was "Punk Rock", but this year it is "White Tie." According to Vogue magazine, "expect to see gloves, '40s and '50s ball gowns, men in tails, up-dos and big bling." In anticipation for the "Oscars of Fashion," check out last year's hot, high-fashion and rather outlandish ensembles that will be tough to top.
Gwyneth Paltrow
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The Iron Man 3 star and People's Most Beautiful Woman popped in pink Valentino.
Amanda Seyfried
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The Les Mis actress was recently named the face of Givenchy and wore the label to the 2013 MET Gala.
Zooey Deschanel
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Zooey departed from the punk theme in a one-shoulder seersucker Tommy Hilfiger gown.
Stacy Keibler
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George Clooney's main squeeze donned Rachel Roy.
Michelle Williams
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Michelle wore Saint Laurent.
Jessica Pare
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Jessica embodied the night's punk theme in a Jason Wu ensemble.
January Jones
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January departed from her prim and proper Mad Men character with interesting eye makeup and a Chanel minidress.
Greta Gerwig
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Greta went goth in this Saint Laurent concoction.
Emilia Clarke
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The Game of Thrones star donned a red Ralph Lauren Collection gown.
Carey Mulligan
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The Great Gatsby star wore an Alexander Wang Balenciaga creation.
Blake Lively
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The actress was stunning in Gucci.
Aubrey Plaza
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The Parks & Rec star wore Marios Schwab.
Nicole Richie
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The mom of two and former reality TV star went for a striking gray haircolor and a Topshop frock.
Kristen Stewart
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The Twilight actress was elegant in Stella McCartney.
Cameron Diaz
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Cameron Diaz kept it simple but chic in a royal blue, Stella McCartney dress complete with a flowing cape.
Mary-Kate Olsen
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Being referred to as having a "Grey Gardens style," Mary-Kate Olsen displays her unique sense of fashion with a dark blue, vintage Chanel dress covered with a fur-lined golden robe.
Dakota Fanning
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Dakota Fanning sports a sheer-paneled Rodarte black gown with a matching necklace.
Nicki Minaj
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Rocking the wild hair, American Idol judge Nicki Minaj flaunts a navy Tommy Hilfiger dress with a gold necklace.
Elizabeth Banks
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Elizabeth Banks stepped out in an Atelier Versace dress, Brian Atwood shoes and bag and Kara Ross jewels..
Miranda Kerr
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Miranda Kerr shows some skin in a chic black ensemble. The supermodel's getup included a Michael Kors dress, Tabitha Simmons shoes, Cartier jewels and a Christian Louboutin purse.
Julianne Hough
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Julianne Hough wears a dazzling grey custom Topshop gown.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bunchen
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Tom Brady and his wife Gisele Bundchen drew attention, as the Patriots quarterback donned a blue tuxedo and Bundchen went with an Anthony Vacarello number.
Madonna
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Madonna's Givenchy number stole the show.
Anne Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway stepped out in vintage Valentino with a new platinum blonde 'do.
Katy Perry
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The 28-year-old singer went with a Dolce & Gabbana number for this year's event.
Emma Watson
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The Bling Ring star draped herself in a gown from Prabal Gurung's Fall-Winter 2013 collection.
Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn
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The athletic power couple both dressed in Vogue for their red carpet debut.
Olivia Wilde
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The actress donned a strapless white dress for the event.
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
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New parents-to-be Kim Kardashian and Kanye West both walked the red carpet in Givenchy creations.
Taylor Swift
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The country singer posed in a black J. Mendel creation.
Beyonce
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The pop diva and honorary gala chair took fierce to another level on the red carpet in a strapless Givenchy gown.
Rooney Mara
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star dazzled in Givenchy.
Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington dazzled in Vera Wang.
Katie Holmes
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The always stunning actress strutted across the red carpet wearing Calvin Klein.
Ginnfer Goodwin
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Ginnifer Goodwin showed a darker side to herself, wearing a Tory Burch dress.
Emmy Rossum
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The Beautiful Creatures actress hit the red carpet in a one-of-a-kind Donna Karan Atelier gown.
Heidi Klum
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Heidi Klum looked gorgeous in an elegant Marchesa gown.
Jennifer Morrison
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The Once Upon a Time star turned heads, rocking a black lace Donna Karan Atelier and a mohawk.
Sarah Jessica Parker
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Sarah Jessica Parker went all out in Giles Deacon.
Elle Fanning
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Elle Fanning lit up the red carpet in Rodarte.
Hailee Steinfeld
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Hailee Steinfeld wore a Donna Karan Atelier number covered in safety pins for her MET gala arrival.
Nina Dobrev
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Nina Dobrev looked runway ready in Monique Lhuillier.
Ashely Olsen
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Ashley Olsen stunned in Dior Couture.
Jennifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawrence looked lovely in a black Christian Dior.
Miley Cyrus
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Jaws dropped at the site of Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs.
Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez let out her wild side in an animal print Michael Kors.
Kate Upton
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The 20-year-old model showed off her curves in Diane von Furstenberg.
Gwen Stefani
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Gwen showed off her trim figure in Maison Martin Margiela.
Jessica Biel
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Jessica Biel owes her fabulous look to Giambattista Valli.