2009 Met Gala

Rihanna in D&G

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329jb) Rihanna 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 With a theme of Model As Muse, the biggest event in the US fashion industry calendar was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his fiancé and model Lorenzo Martone. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss and Helena Christensen while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna and Kerry Washington. Meanwhile Calvin Kleins Francisco Costas work was modelled by Halle Berry and Chanel legend Karl Lagerfeld did what he does best with actresses Audrey Tautou and Diane Kruger. Gisele Bundchen paraded an outfit by John Galliano while Jessica Alba went down the Michelle Obama trail and looked stunning in a Jason Wu gown. In past years, the Met Costume Institute shows have been organized around famous designers such as Chanel and Gianni Versace and have drawn significant crowds to the Met. The Costume Institute's annual Benefit Gala, co-chaired by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, is probably the most prestigious and exclusive event in the fashion world

We begin with an iconic Rihanna moment. Anne Shirley would have passed out with glee. I always thought this suit was ridiculous, but with time I do at least salute Rihanna for selling it.

Madonna in Louis Vuitton

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329id) Madonna 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 With a theme of Model As Muse, the biggest event in the US fashion industry calendar was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his fiancé and model Lorenzo Martone. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss and Helena Christensen while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna and Kerry Washington. Meanwhile Calvin Kleins Francisco Costas work was modelled by Halle Berry and Chanel legend Karl Lagerfeld did what he does best with actresses Audrey Tautou and Diane Kruger. Gisele Bundchen paraded an outfit by John Galliano while Jessica Alba went down the Michelle Obama trail and looked stunning in a Jason Wu gown. In past years, the Met Costume Institute shows have been organized around famous designers such as Chanel and Gianni Versace and have drawn significant crowds to the Met. The Costume Institute's annual Benefit Gala, co-chaired by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, is probably the most prestigious and exclusive event in the fashion world

This is from when Marc Jacobs was designing at LV, and she looks absurd, but when you compare it with some of the genuinely fugtastical things she's worn SINCE then it almost becomes quaint. Honestly, it's the giant kerchief in her hair that really gets me. It looks like Hagrid blew his nose in his pocket square and then threw it away on a breeze and BOOM here's where it landed.

Emma Stone

I don't have a credit on this. She seems... underwhelmed. By Met standards it does also seem undercooked; she could be at any party, really.

Leighton Meester in Louis Vuitton

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329hr) Leighton Meester 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 With a theme of Model As Muse, the biggest event in the US fashion industry calendar was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his fiancé and model Lorenzo Martone. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss and Helena Christensen while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna and Kerry Washington. Meanwhile Calvin Kleins Francisco Costas work was modelled by Halle Berry and Chanel legend Karl Lagerfeld did what he does best with actresses Audrey Tautou and Diane Kruger. In past years, the Met Costume Institute shows have been organized around famous designers such as Chanel and Gianni Versace and have drawn significant crowds to the Met. The Costume Institute's annual Benefit Gala, co-chaired by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, is probably the most prestigious and exclusive event in the fashion world SAME OUTFIT AS CATWALK MODEL

Those leggings belong as part of a matador costume. Oh, Marc Jacobs. Though interestingly, this suit DOES feel like it shares DNA with the Louis Vuitton one that Sophie Turner recently wore. Just a little. Mostly the swirly pattern idea.

Blake Lively in Versace

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357h) Blake Lively 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

And Leighton's Gossip Girl cohort Blake was doing Ye Olde Boobs Legsly thing at this one. She is a lot more confident with her glam now. This seems half-hearted on the part of everyone.

Ciara in Pucci

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357dp) Ciara 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

This reminds me of a very drab version of Hilary Swank's blue Oscar dress -- the one that was all severe-seeming in the front...

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329by) Ciara 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

... but then open in the back. THIS back fits okay, but the front seems too tight, and generally feels like it was an afterthought. As if someone forgot that the sexy back still needed to have SOMETHING in front.

Helena Christensen in Zac Posen (supposedly)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329cj) Helena Christensen 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Oh my GOD. I forgot this dress EXISTED. It uses the neckline to spell Vogue, of course, and the other letters look like he piped on silver glutter-glue with a pastry bag. This ensemble is so terrible and... almost NEEDY-feeling from Zac?

Diane Kruger in Chanel

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329gd) Diane Kruger 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 With a theme of Model As Muse, the biggest event in the US fashion industry calendar was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his fiancé and model Lorenzo Martone. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss and Helena Christensen while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna and Kerry Washington. Meanwhile Calvin Kleins Francisco Costas work was modelled by Halle Berry and Chanel legend Karl Lagerfeld did what he does best with actresses Audrey Tautou and Diane Kruger. Gisele Bundchen paraded an outfit by John Galliano while Jessica Alba went down the Michelle Obama trail and looked stunning in a Jason Wu gown. In past years, the Met Costume Institute shows have been organized around famous designers such as Chanel and Gianni Versace and have drawn significant crowds to the Met. The Costume Institute's annual Benefit Gala, co-chaired by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, is probably the most prestigious and exclusive event in the fashion world

Is she wearing flats, or just low enough heels that I can't see them?!? That feels revolutionary for this party. Diane looks super charming in this, but -- much like Emma -- as if she could be anywhere.

Diane and Pacey

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marion Curtis/Starpix/REX/Shutterstock (5631703ct) Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

For all you nostalgics out there.

Elizabeth Banks in Alberta Ferretti

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329ki) Elizabeth Banks 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 With a theme of Model As Muse, the biggest event in the US fashion industry calendar was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his fiancé and model Lorenzo Martone. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss and Helena Christensen while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna and Kerry Washington. Meanwhile Calvin Kleins Francisco Costas work was modelled by Halle Berry and Chanel legend Karl Lagerfeld did what he does best with actresses Audrey Tautou and Diane Kruger. Gisele Bundchen paraded an outfit by John Galliano while Jessica Alba went down the Michelle Obama trail and looked stunning in a Jason Wu gown. In past years, the Met Costume Institute shows have been organized around famous designers such as Chanel and Gianni Versace and have drawn significant crowds to the Met. The Costume Institute's annual Benefit Gala, co-chaired by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, is probably the most prestigious and exclusive event in the fashion world

I guess shorter dresses were more common on this year? This is fine, but the skirt almost looks like it needs to be an actual cocktail length.

Rachel Bilson in Bally

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329lg) Rachel Bilson 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

This seriously might as well be for the MTV Movie Awards.

Rachel Weisz in Vera Wang

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329ll) Rachel Weisz 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

There we go. That's at least DRAMATIC. I also see a glimpse of that Michelle Williams fabric under there. Of course, she seems to have hurriedly stapled the big poofball over it.

Kirsten Dunst in Chanel

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329hl) Kirsten Dunst 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Oh dear. This gets BETTER as it scrolls down, but that top is... Honestly, if it had been black all the way up, without the sheer piece, it might have been better? I just keep thinking how LOW the bodice sits and what a weird effect it has. And the random feathers and the stringy sleeves just look like a raven flew into a car wash.

Chanel Iman in Zac Posen

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329gb) Chanel Iman 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look. SAME OUTFIT AS CATWALK MODEL

Okay, this is lovely, though.

Iman Iman

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357ds) Iman 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Perfection.

Marion Cotillard in Dior

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329ik) Marion Cotillard 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

This needed a hoik. Luckily, ten years later, we know it didn't ACTUALLY permanently dent either of her boobs.

Tyra Banks in Badgley Mischka

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329jt) Tyra Banks 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

This is not super inspiring, but could honestly be worse. In a color, and today, we might even be singing its praises.

Claire Danes in Armani

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329kh) Claire Danes 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Oh dear. Good skirt, interesting shoulder adornment, but the bandages on the top are completely see-through and I don't think they were supposed to be. Also, imagine them in black, or navy, or any color other than that taupe.

Molly Sims in D&G

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329kx) Molly Sims 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look. SAME OUTFIT AS CATWALK MODEL

This is The D&G That Time Forgot because everyone was talking about Rihanna's suit version.

Kate Moss in Marc Jacobs

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918329m) Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

I'm guessing Kate is dressed as her own muse. The giant concealed-platform shoes are SO 2009. I'm only surprised they aren't Loubs.

Katy Perry in Tommy Hilfiger

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357as) Katy Perry 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Those neck-harness designs always look to me like they're shoving the wearer's boobs away.

Hilary Swank in Calvin Klein

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357bp) Hilary Swank 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Calvin, WHAT. Use dryer sheets, friend.

Anne Hathaway in Marc Jacobs

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357bs) Anne Hathaway 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

I feel like that big hair needs a bigger dress.

Posh in Marc Jacobs

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357bw) Victoria Beckham 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Reader, I giggled. Okay, it might have been more of a guffaw. This picture, this pose, the shoes, the dress, the way it looks like the fabric in the back is actually stiff and propping her up... Posh has upped her game considerably.

Karen Elson (in Chanel) and Jack White

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357bz) Karen Elson and Jack White 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

She looks kind of like Catherine O'Hara in this photo. It's Young Moira Rose Wonders Why Her Dress Looks Like A Tribute To a Dead Clown-Bird.

Mary-Kate Olsen in vintage Lacroix

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Eichner/Penske Media/REX/Shutterstock (6051135fr) Mary-Kate Olsen attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2009 Costume Institute gala. Olsen wears Christian Lacroix Haute Couture. 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

Those sleeves, whatever they are, might be torpedoing this entire thing. The hair might also be awkward with it... the whole vibe is very Hilary Duff Stars as Rapunzel.

Ashley Olsen in The Row

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357ca) Ashley Olsen 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

She maybe needed to tailor this.

Coco Rocha in (I assume?) Isaac Mizrahi

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Eichner/Penske Media/REX/Shutterstock (6051135go) Coco Rocha (L) and Isaac Mizrahi attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2009 Costume Institute gala. Rocha wears Isaac Mizrahi. 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

I love that dress, and I also liked Coco as a redhead. What's Isaac doing these days, anyway? Wearing fewer formal bandannas, one hopes.

Jessizas Szohr (in Dior) and Stam (in Rodarte)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Eichner/Penske Media/REX/Shutterstock (6051135vl) Szhor wears Dior. Stam wears Rodarte with Nicholas Kirkwood shoes. 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

Szohr could not look unhapper. Is it the paint job? Stam's dress is a very unfortunate palette -- like a collage of wrapping papers used by a very formal department store.

Miranda Kerr in Jil Sander

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kristen Somody/Penske Media/REX/Shutterstock (6051134bp) Miranda Kerr attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2009 Costume Institute gala. 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

This was just from Sander's 2009 runway show. I guess Miranda's abs were meant to be Sander's model-as-muse moment.

Selma Blair in Marc Jacobs

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kristen Somody/Penske Media/REX/Shutterstock (6051134ct) Selma Blair attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2009 Costume Institute gala. 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

This bash seems to have gotten a LOT more crazy-experimental over the years, because that's just sort of flat.

Stella McCartney in her own suit

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kristen Somody/Penske Media/REX/Shutterstock (6051134db) Stella McCartney attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2009 Costume Institute gala. 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

I remember when she was putting everyone in a variation on that neckline. At least it fits

Jessica Biel in Versace

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kristen Somody/Penske Media/REX/Shutterstock (6051134o) Jessica Biel attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2009 Costume Institute gala. 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

That's fine. I think at the time I thought, "Oh, that's... fine," so at least occasionally I am consistent.

with Justin Timberlake

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Sykes/REX/Shutterstock (918361j) Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

I DO remember thinking she seemed extra burnished. The lipstick might be a big part of the problem. Pale pink is a REALLY weird choice here.

Liv Tyler in Stella McCartney

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marion Curtis/Starpix/REX/Shutterstock (5631703as) Liv Tyler 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Sure! This seems elegant. Okay, Stella. OKAY. YOU DID IT.

Jessica Alba in Jason Wu

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marion Curtis/Starpix/REX/Shutterstock (5631703v) Jessica Alba 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Wow. The tights and shoes just absolutely slice and dice whatever this was brewing. Although with them, it DOES feel like a 90s party dress, so maybe Jason's muse was an old issue of Seventeen.

Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Sykes/REX/Shutterstock (918361x) Renee Zellweger 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look. CAROLINA HERRERA SAME OUTFIT AS CATWALK

That mossy olive green is a super unusual color. I might actually like this.

Milla Jovovich in Marni

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Henry Lamb/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918432i) Milla Jovovich Celebrities leaving The Carlyle Hotel en route to the 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute in New York, America - 04 May 2009

YIKES.

Kate Beckinsale in Marchesa

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kristin Callahan/REX/Shutterstock (919310ai) Kate Beckinsale 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

That's a Marchesa that feels very much like a knockoff of other gowns. I also feel like the tank portion needs to be SLIGHTLY more fitted? Am I crazy? It almost looks like a flapper-style cut to which they just glued some clouds.

Kate Hudson in Stella McCartney

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357s) Kate Hudson 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look. SAME OUTFIT BY STELLA MCCARTNEY AS SAM TAYLOR-WOOD

Very pretty, and very disco.

Rose Byrne

Well, this didn't go well.

Emma Roberts in Versace

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357do) Emma Roberts 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look. SAME OUTFIT BY ATELIER VERSACE AS CHERYL COLE

I didn't realize Donatella went through a Red Solo Cup phase.

Emmy Rossum in Carolina Herrera

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357cg) Emmy Rossum 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

Wow, this whole thing is very much too old for her. She just disappears in it.

Amber Rose and Kanye

REMEMBER WHEN. (That's actually a lovely, if way too tight, gown on Amber.)

Lake Bell

That's a pretty decent suit. It's the hat that makes it absurdly Chaplin.

Rosario Dawson in DVF

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357cw) Rosario Dawson 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

The longer I look at this, the more I feel like I can see through it.

Gisele Bundchen in Versace

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Greg Pace/BEI/REX/Shutterstock (918357cd) Gisele Bundchen 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

It's very Versace, and very Gisele, and that's that.

Shalom Harlow in Bob Mackie

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Sykes/REX/Shutterstock (918361dl) Shalom Harlow 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York, America - 04 May 2009 Last night saw the glamorous and the glorious put on their glad rags and head down to one of the biggest events in the US fashion industry calendar the Met Costume Institute Gala. With a theme of Model As Muse, the night was sponsored by Marc Jacobs who was the star guest of the evening and was accompanied by his main muse of the evening, Kate Moss. Although the number of tickets sold was down on last year, those that rebuffed the credit crunch were treated to a rich array of the most famously beautiful models in the world. Marc Jacobs dressed Kate Moss (a gold lame backless, one shouldered mini dress with a matching turban) and Victoria Beckham (a pink mini dress with black polka dots and a long train) while Louis Vuitton kitted out Madonna with a turquoise ruched mini dress with puffed skirt, thigh-high black boots, jewelled black fingerless gloves and a hair piece tied around a top knot to complete the odd 80s-inspired look.

This is the most hilariously over-the-top hideous death shroud I can imagine. I wish I had a better photo of the moment in which she threw it off to reveal...

2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Eichner/Penske Media/REX/Shutterstock (6051135rz) Model Shalom Harlow attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2009 Costume Institute gala. Harlow wears vintage Bob Mackie. 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala, New York

.... the very Cher-esque catsuit underneath it, which appears to have mismatched legs. That is... frankly, exactly the kind of HIGH DRAMA this event was generally lacking. It's fugtastic and it's perfect all at once.