Fabricjam Streetstyle Fashion Blog: Stars shine at the MET Costume Institute Gala 2009

Tuesday, 5 May 2009

Stars shine at the MET Costume Institute Gala 2009

It was in New York City yesterday that all the most beautiful stars came out to play dressed in their best gowns to make an attendance at the fashion equivalent of the Oscars: The prestigious “Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The glamorous star-studded event was co-hosted by none other than supermodel and fashion icon Kate Moss. Kate certainly stole the show in a striking Gold Toga and matching headdress, and if that wasn't enough to capture the spotlight - she was also accompanied on the red carpet by world famous fashion designer and personal friend Marc Jacobs.

My favourite dress of the night has to be Ashley Olsen's beautiful white dress which was surprisingly her own creation. To me Ashley looks almost like an old Hollywood style painting in this dress.

Following at a close second was Kate Bosworth's black lace Stella McCartney dress.

My prize for the most outrageous outfit goes to Madonna, yes it had to be her! The 51 year old singer turned up at the Gala in thigh-high leather fetish boots and some bizzare turquoise headgear.

Agyness Deyn attended the Gala looking like a tall, skinny version of Marilyn Monroe, only Agyness! Rihanna ensured that she stood out wearing a Dolce and Gabbana jacket which was charactarised by accentuated shoulder pads. The ordinarily sleek Victoria Beckham wore a big black pair of dominatrix/fetish style Marc Jacobs heels of which I am not a fan. Madonna's fetish style Marc Jacobs boots had an identical heel.

I wasn't at all convinced by Tyra Bank's strange hairdo which looked like a hat on her head, however she made no apologies for it and wore the style with confidence.

My favourite accessory for the night was Actress Rachel Bilson's cute shiny Art Deco Clutch purse.

Leonardo's girl, Israeli model Bar Refaeli gets my vote for the best all-rounder. Bar showed everybody just how lucky Leo is to have bagged the Sports Illustrated Covergirl. Despite wearing very little make-up her face was absolutely flawless, Bar has an amazing figure and has the blessing of perfect pins. I love Bar's Marchesa mini-dress, a flattering choice. I just couldn't fault her!

As for the most beautiful couple, I think it's a close contest between couples Tom + Gisele and Jessica + Justin. My vote goes for newlyweds Tom + Gisele, Gisele's blue mini-dress is simple and understated, yet incredibly chic. My vote was swung by the visible chemistry between the newlyweds, Gisele's happiness makes her even more beautiful.

I've posted photographs of some stars in their outfits below. Where I could identify the Designers I've mentioned their names. Take a look and enjoy...

(images are courtesy of JustJared.com. Though they take a little longer to download, JustJared have plenty more so head to JustJared if you want to check the photo's out in more detail and a larger format)