The Costume Institute Gala Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is “fashion’s party of the year”. This year the fashion pack turned up the volume with their sometimes controversial red-carpet choices. Here, the G team’s pick of the hits and misses:
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Ashley Olsen
Pristine white and pristine taste – some people might call this a sack but we love it. Unexpected and cool as always. Sigh.
JT and Jessica Biel
Looks like Justin didn’t get the memo that the theme was “Model As Muse” this year. He’s still channelling last year’s “Superheroes” theme in Clark Kent glasses. And Jessica? We love a lady in red.
Posh
We could maybe go there with the 80s-inspired polka dot dress (pity about the train at the back which looks like it weighs more than she does) but we would never pair it with those clumpy Louis Vuitton shoes...but we'll probably be wearing them next week.
Kate Moss
The turban is a little Grey Gardens (Little Edie Beale anyone?) but we think the supermodel still smoulders in gold Marc Jacobs, oozing old world glamour. Just one note: matching your turban, dress and shoes is way too much.
Anna Wintour
Keeping it simple this year with a more traditional black and white Chanel dress. We’ve just recovered from last year’s Superheroes-inspired Chanel number which was said to make her look “like she's encrusted with ammonoid fossils”.
Madonna
Fashion road kill or genius? Sometimes it’s a very fine line. Our reservations? We’re not sure bunny ears, over-the-knee boots and a very short dress should appear in the same sentence. Even if she does have the yoga moves.
Helena Christensen
Supermodels belong in Vogue, not necessarily wearing Vogue, as Helena Christensen did with her logo-emblazoned Zac Posen dress. Does the supermodel really need to campaign for yet another cover? Just give her one already guys!
Kirsten Dunst
We’re hoping the starlet is preparing for a role in a Stevie Nicks biopic. Enough said.
Blake Lively
The Gossip Girl has graduated! Blake Lively is sex on legs, but where is the disco?
Team Stella: Kate Hudson, Stella McCartney, Liv Tyler and Kate Bosworth
Kate Hudson is back to her sunny self in gold and Kate Bosworth looks effortlessly retro, as does Liv Tyler, who wins this one for us. And then there's Stella, who sacrificed her usual understatement for a full-on lace jump suit. We love her less is more look, but she's fashion fearless.
Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson
She can be accused of being boring, but you can’t really go wrong with a classic Chanel couture mini dress and a handsome date can you? Thanks again Uncle Karl!
Mary-Kate Olsen
Mary-Kate looks like she burst out of a gothic romance novel with her frothy (and lacy!) Christian Lacroix gown.
Agyness Deyn and Twiggy
Given the theme is Models As Muses we think these two icons should have showcased the unique style we love so much instead of channelling someone else’s. Aggy you are not Marilyn Monroe and Twiggy you are not Liza Minnelli in Cabaret – but we still think you look fabulous!
Leighton Meester
Number one rule: don’t wear something you are uncomfortable in. Leighton looks like a little girl lost (in sequinned leggings and too much pattern, to be exact). Shoot the stylist, we love you Blair!
Rihanna
We’re loving the androgyny of Rihanna’s tuxedo look. This girl is fierce, but we still can’t help humming “party like it’s 1999” when we look at her.
Liz Hurley
Hurley loves to work a good gown, but tonnes of apricot tulle just screams bridesmaid to us.
Anne Hathaway
Anne turns Marc’s ultra-80s creation into 60s glam – channelling her recent movie Get Smart perhaps? We’re getting a more Brokeback Mountain beauty queen vibe from the hair though.
Marion Cotillard
C’est chic – the Oscar-winning French actress is utterly flawless in her nude Dior gown. It’s quite a feat, making it look this easy.
Miranda Kerr
The Aussie beauty didn’t top our Grazia Survey for Best Body for nothing! Miranda is smoking hot in this sleek back gown with super-sexy cut-outs. Orlando is a lucky boy.
MET Ball co-hosts Marc Jacobs with Kate Moss; Team Stella: Kate Hudson, Stella McCartney, Liv Tyler and Kate Bosworth. Images: Getty.