The 2009 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute held it’s annual fashion gala, this year titled Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC last night (think of it as Celebrity Prom). Rihanna made her red carpet return, taking a stroll down the press-filled carpet for the first time since her assault back in February … she opted for a shiny black suit with floods. Madonna caused a sensation on the red carpet when she showed up with a coat hanger wrapped in an old turquoise stocking attached to her head. A who’s who of fab celebs braved the rain to attend last night’s gala and many of them looked amazing (Anne Hathaway, I’m talking to you). Here are a few pics from the red carpet arrivals and some info on the event itself:
Even with the rain, the stars shone bright Monday night at the Costume Institute’s gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Models and the hottest celebs turned out in droves to celebrate “The Model as Muse” exhibit. There was Gisele Bundchen and Chanel Iman, along with Victoria Beckham, Jessica Alba (in Michelle Obama favorite Jason Wu), Renee Zellweger (in Carolina Herrera), Eva Mendes (in Calvin Klein) and Eva Longoria, wearing Diane von Furstenberg. Chairing the event were Marc Jacobs, Kate Moss and Justin Timberlake, who rocked a pair of geek-chic specs (and girlfriend Jessica Biel). For a party celebrating models, the guest list was missing a few of the big ones. Legendary supermodels Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Campbell opted out of attending the gala – reportedly in solidarity with their date, designer Azzedine Alaia, who felt his clothes were underrepresented in the exhibit. And Christy Turlington is abroad filming. But though those notable ’90s frock stars’ absence left the party, well, a lot less super – even with Cindy Crawford in the house – fashion’s new guard arrived in full force. Heidi Klum, pregnant with her fourth child and wearing J. Mendel, promised to wear “high heels in the delivery room.” Tyra Banks wore Badgley Mischka, and Rachel Roy dressed India-born Lakshmi Menon. Kanye West helped deflect reports he’s broken up with model Amber Rose by making a show of support – literally, gripping her as she teetered and adjusting her dress. Model behavior, indeed.
It turns out that Maddy’s funky headpiece was designed by Marc Jacobs and, apparently, is a look that was used on the runway at the Fall fashion shows this year. Unfortch, I think the contraption makes her look like a geriatric Playboy bunny. Not a good look for her. Methinks that she was heavily inspired to wear something “wacky” at last night’s Costume Institute Gala after she attended Lady GaGa’s concert in NYC over the weekend. But, there were many other folks who looked utterly faboo at last night’s event. Vicky B. rocked her usual short skirt look (meh). But there were a lot of really great looks on the red carpet last night. After the jump, check out a few more pics from last night’s event and see who rocked and who LOLed …
Anne Hatahway looked amazing … I love the 60’s Brigitte Bardot look. Blake Lively also looked stunning. That girl is a fashionista, she rarely looks bad and very often outshines everyone else in her close vicinity. Jessica Biel tried to look glam, I just don’t think she can carry flouffy dresses well at all. Heidi Klum, who is lookin’ really pregs already (but mostly due to the dress) looked fab as usual. The event looked like it was a fun affair. Some folks got it right, some got it wrong and Madonna tried and failed to look cool … Celebrity Prom, indeed.
Tags: 'Model as Muse', Anne Hathaway, Ashley Olsen, Blake Lively, Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, Jessica Biel, Justin Bartha, Justin Timberlake, Kate Moss, Madonna, Marc Jacobs, Rihanna, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, Tom Brady, Victoria Beckham
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May 5th, 2009 at 8:37 am
i think jessica biel looks AMAZING.
i’m so use to seeing her in casual wear, she cleans up very nice and has a yummy piece of arm candy
May 5th, 2009 at 8:44 am
I think Jessica, Heidi and RIRI look HAWT! I love what RIRI is wearing. So daring and awesome. Mrs. Tom Brady looks like a cheap cocktail waitress from some seedy club in Vegas, Madonna, I am not even going there.
May 5th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Oh wow Anne! She is so gorgeous. <3 I like Vicki too. The Olsen gal, look like she stole the sheets off a hospital bed. :(
May 5th, 2009 at 8:55 am
I love rihanna’s outfit.So daring and stunning!
May 5th, 2009 at 8:55 am
@ mr. gylllenhaal haha! i agree with you on gisele! i was thinking the same thing lol
May 5th, 2009 at 8:55 am
I think Viki B was boring..She didn’t look bad, but didn’t wow me either..I agree, Trent..Anne Hathaway looked AMAZING! I loved Heidi’s dramatic dress..I doubt many others would be able to carry that off..I really liked Jessica Biel’s dress, but not so much her in it..Madonna looked ridiculous..And I thought Kanye looked lame..His dress shirt was so tight it opened between the buttons! That usually only happens when us big-boobied women try to rock a too tight button up!
May 5th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I like most of the looks, even Madge, once I saw the full-length photo (the “horns” don’t bother me, it’s the bun perched in the middle). Rhianna’s look would work if the jacket was fitted through the waste, but instead it looks WRONG. Poor fitting is culprit with the Olson twin too. Both Beckham & Brady are shamefully safe for the event. Otherwise: well-played ladies!
May 5th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Wow! Anne looks stunning, brunette barbie.
Madonna is a disaster! hahah what is she wearing! I’m not sure about Riri, she looks more like a femmebot than VickyB who also looks meh.
Who’s the blond in the last pic? Horrible!
Tom brady looks like he’s smelling shit or something, what’s with his face??
May 5th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Woops, make that “waist”! But funny mistake considering her relationship history that’s come to the forefront recently. My muse is Kelly Bundy, thank you very much.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Blake Lively doesn’t look her age in that dress and hair. She’s too young and should have done something a little more fun! I LOVE Anne Hathaway’s look.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:31 am
major puke at boring ass ri .. keep trying boo.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:32 am
I can’t believe you all like Rihanna’s outfit. It may be daring but she just looks idiotic. Madonna is looking a big fug as well.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Anne Hathaway Looks FABULOUS!!!
GORGEOUS
May 5th, 2009 at 9:41 am
I Actually like Jessicas dress, i thought she looked amazing. Madonna & Rihanna on the other hand – big thumbs down from me. I love seeing Anne Hathaway on the red carpet, she always looks stunning.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Ashley Olsen looks like she’s wearing a snuggie…
May 5th, 2009 at 9:54 am
@Alexggb – I believe that’s Kate Moss with Marc Jacobs in that last pic..
May 5th, 2009 at 10:00 am
I think they all look great there is always an element of fancy dress to these awards. Saying that Madonnas head piece is…..words fail me.
May 5th, 2009 at 10:33 am
OMG Madonna I think that fall off the horse fucked up the style portion of her brain…GOSH
May 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I looooooooooooooooooove Anne! She looks freakin’ amazing!
May 5th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
@Kendra really? Kate Moss? Eww what’s up with her? She looks like a tranny.
May 5th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
who’s the guy with ashley olsen? I’ve totally seen him before.
May 6th, 2009 at 1:32 am
I think Madonna’s headpiece references the big lace bows she used to be known for in the 80’s. Note the fingerless gloves too. I think the dress is great. It goes without saying that she is looking vibrant.
I think the outfit would have been a hit if it hadn’t been for the thigh high shiny black boots. If Marc Jacobs had paired it with lace stockings and patent leather white lace up maryjane boots, she would have referenced herself in an awesome way! It would have looked playful and flirty.
Anne Hatthaway’s dress is so cute, btw. Love the zipper. How perfect is that to reference a sewing notion at a Costume Gala?
May 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
madonna looks stupid. period.