Met Costume Institute Gala 2011 - Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Part 2

There were so many beautiful dresses at the Met Gala I had to do another post to cover more of the stunning outfits! (For Part 1 of the fashion click here)

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Salma Hayek showed a different side to McQueen in a nude organza dress with rose detail. Hayek’s feminine gown was accessorised with a McQueen Clutch and Gucci jewels. 

Daphne Guinness didn’t disappoint wearing a dramatic Spring 2011 McQueen feathered gown. Although Guinness carried off the unique silhouette with ease, her silver Mary Janes were probably not the right shoe choice for her outfit. 

The white Heraldic crystal detailing on Naomi Campbell tulle Alexander McQueen dress looked amazing. She accessorised her look with a silver metal skull clutch.

Coco Rocha chose a navy, halter Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011 dress with gold detail around the neck and waist with feathers on the hip. 

Raquel Zimmermann also chose an a feathered Alexander McQueen Fall 2011 dress. Feathers cover the bustier and end of the train. 

Hilary Rhoda paid tribute to Alexander McQueen in a white, tuxedo coat dress. Her silk dress from the Spring 2011 collection was accessorized with white python booties and a McQueen clutch.

WHITE

Freida Pinto chose an interesting white silk gown with a think black tie from the Spring/Summer 2010 Haute Couture Collection. 

Leelee Sobieski’s elegant Vionnet ivory silk dress was paired with an intricate gold leather laser cut belt.

Fergie’s embroidered Marchesa gown was a bit too complicated at the top. I did love the tulle train. She was accompanied by her husband Josh Duhamel who looked suave in a classic tux. 

Although Serena William’s feathered Oscar de la Renta gown was stunning, it didn’t flatter her muscular features. She accessorised her dress with a Philip Treacy hat. 

Michelle Alves’ looked beautiful in her long-sleeved lace gown. She added a pop of colour with a green ring.

Florence Welch walked the red carpet with YSL designer Stefano Pilati, wearing a simple white YSL Fall 2011 dress with feathered coat.

EMBELLISHMENTS AND EMBROIDERY

Christina Ricci walked the red carpet with designer Zac Posen wearing one of his dramatic lace couture creations. The mermaid train and corset make a great silhouette.

Tory Burch dressed Kayne West in a custom Tory Burch tuxedo. The designer didn’t wear one of her own designs, opting instead for a vintage 1970’s lace Jean Patou gown accessorised with beautiful green earrings.

Bar Refaeli matched her embellished Reem Acra gown with beautiful turquoise earrings.

Elizabeth Banks chose a simple one shouldered Tommy Hilfiger gown covered in gold sequins. 

Beyonce Knowles wore an unflattering custom made Pucci gown. Even her husband Jay-Z looks like he’s wondering what she’s wearing. 

BLACK

Like Ginnifer Goodwin, Jessica Szohr chose a Topshop Unique dress. Unlike Ginnifer Goodin, Szohr’s detailed mini dress paired with tasseled Topshop wedges was a bit boring.

Unsurprisingly Kirsten Dunst wore Chanel. Her sequin embroidered dress from the Fall/Winter 2010/11 Haute Couture Collection doesn’t really stand out compared to the other stunning outfits.

Thandie Newton looked elegant in a black halter Stella McCartney gown. Beautiful lace and pleat detailing stop this from being too plain.

Demi Moore chose a beautiful black Prabal Gurung embroidered strapless gown. The feathered detailing, Swarovski crystals and Philip Treacy headpiece add a bit of drama to her outfit. 

Crystal Renn worked a dramatic black Zac Posen gown. He slicked back hair and bright lips suited this strong dress.

Penelope Cruz was disappointing on the red carpet, wearing a black Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 gown. The only interesting thing was her feathered clutch.

NUDE

Hailee Steinfeld hit the red carpet in a nude lace Stella McCartney lace embroidered gown with a short front and long train. She accessorized her look with Nicholas Kirkwood metallic shoes. 

Maggie Q looked elegant in her silk chiffon strapless Tadashi Shoji Spring 2011 gown with ruffle details.

Caroline Trentini wore a simple strapless Michael Kors gown with folded detail and a long train.

PINK

Brooklyn Decker look stunning in hot pink long sleeved Michael Kors gown. A thigh-high split showed off her toned legs.

Michelle Monaghan also chose a long-sleeved gown. Her rose pink Derek Lam was accessorised with a metallic clutch.

Jennifer Lopez worked the red carpet in a fuschia Gucci Fall 2011 gown with a cutout at the front. The dress is accessorised with a beautiful floral shrug.

Jessica Stam chose a romantic soft pink Tommy Hilfiger gown with a fitted bodice and full skirt.

BLACK AND WHITE 

Emma Stone looked lovely in a custom black and white floral Lavin gown. Her bright pink lips complemented her classic dress.

Janelle Monae chose a man-style look, wearing a white collared blouse and black pants from the Fall/Winter 2011 ready-to-wear Chanel collection. She accessorised her look with Chanel jewellery.

Karolina Kurkova rocked her black and white Jean Paul Gaultier Couture gown and pants.

Shalom Harlow looked stunning in her Marchesa gown. The unique cut is emphasized by the detailed black pattern.

Elle Fanning opted for an age appropriate Valentino Fall 2010 ensemble. She some how makes her quirky ensemble work.

SILVER

Keri Hilson wore a figure hugging silver Atelier Versace Fall 2010 gown with a tulle mermaid skirt.

Jennifer Hudson looked beautiful in a Vera Wang ballgown with a full skirt with rosee details.

Usually in Givenchy, Ciara instead opted for a silver hand-painted silk chiffon Prabal Gurung Fall 2011 gown.

PURPLE

Evan Rachel Wood wore a beautiful silk Gucci Première plum gown with plunging neckline and sequin detail around the waist 

Carolyn Murphy chose a black and purple lace Tom Ford gown matched with a velvet black bow around her neck.

RED

Doutzen Kroes looked stunning in a bright red dress with a full skirt from the Giambattista Valli Fall 2011 collection. 

Emily Browning wore a maroon lace Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 dress with a high collar.

Saoirse Ronan chose a unique Rodarte Fall 2011 look for the red carpet. Her crepe jacket was paired with a detailed sequin skirt. Her silver shoes were a bit heavy for this look.

Kristen Stewart’s crimson and black Proenza Schouler her rock personality perfectly. She matched her dress with a black cuff on each wrist and a simple updo.

BLUE

Madonna looked lovely in a light blue Stella McCartney gown with embroidered stars which ran down the train.

Lily Donaldson chose an elegant navy Erdem gown with a white collar.

OTHER

Margherita Missoni is the perfect ambassador for her family’s brand. Her ombre Missoni Fall 2011 dress suits her bohemian style perfectly.

Sofia Vergara showed of her enviable figure in a strapless Carolina Herrera strapless gown with flower print on the skirt.

Alicia Keys looked beautiful in a brown lace and crocodile Givenchy dress with matching crocodile tailcoat and clutch.

Shalom Harlow's beautiful Marchesa gown stood out for me. Which dress stood out for you?


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Met Costume Institute Gala 2011 - Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Part 1

This year's Met Costume Gala paid tribute to the late designer Alexander McQueen. Some of McQueen's most iconic pieces were on display at the Metropolitan Museum of the Arts during the event, which was the site of McQueen's first graduate show. 

The Met Costume Gala is a chance for attendees to dress-up, with guests favouring more daring couture looks than what is usually seen on the red carpet.

Click here for Part 2 of the fashion.

Check out some of amazing outfits below:

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

In a tribute to her mentor, Sarah Burton looked ethereal in a white, long-sleeved Alexander McQueen gown.

Never one to follow trends, Anna Dello Russo showed why she is one of the most followed style icons in the world today. In a tribute to the late designer, Dello Russo chose to wear an Alexander McQueen suit with gold detailing, accessorised with an egg headpiece and netting covering her face.

Gisele Bündchen paid tribute to the late Alexander McQueen, wearing a stunning red McQueen gown with had a simple fitted bodice which followed out into a sea of red layers. Accompanied by husband Tom Brady, Bündchen opted for natural make up and wavy hair. 

Not one to pick traditional fashion choices, Chloë Sevigny chose to let her gown do the talking, wearing minimal make-up and no jewellery with her high-collared black lace McQueen gown.

Karen Elson also chose a McQueen gown, teaming her sequined dress with soft curls.

Alexander McQueen fan Sarah Jessica Parker remembered her designer friend in a high-necked, full-beaded McQueen gown, accessorised with green square-toe heels.

RED

Lea Michele chose to team her stunning Escada dress with a floral clutch and sleek hair.

Mary-Kate Olsen stayed true to her eclectic style wearing a vintage Givenchy haute couture gown and Nicholas Kirkwood heels.

Generally favouring girly dresses, Dianna Agron stepped out of her comfort zone in this bright column Michael Kors dress, accessorised with a gold cuff. 

BLACK

Natalia Vodianova walked the red carpet with designer Valentino in one of his feather and sequin couture gowns.

Rihanna's adventurous approach to fashion saw her wear a black, one-shouldered, lace Stella MacCartney lace gown with a long, red braid and emerald drop earrings.

Usually more daring with her fashion choices, Leighton Meester went with a detailed, black, strapless Louis Vuitton dress matched with a long, sleek ponytail.

Ashley Olsen chose to wear a vintage Christian Dior couture gown with puffy sleeves and side split. She matched her gown with a simple up do and natural make-up.

Michelle Williams stayed true to her style wearing a black Miu Miu gown with gold swallow appliqués.

WHITE

Nicole Richie matched her long sleeved, white Jason Wu gown with dramatic arm cut-outs, with Veronica Lake waves and metallic heels.

Miranda Kerr looked like an extra from Black Swan in her tulle Marchesa dress with statement white heels.

NUDE

Ashley Greene chose a lovely embellished Donna Karan gown, accessorised with jewelled earrings and a cuff.

Jessica Alba glowed on the red carpet showing off her baby-bump in a strapless Ralph Lauren dress with embellished tulle layers. 

Naomi Watts also chose Stella McCartney, glowing in ethereal sheer gown with gold embellishments.

Yummy-mummy Kate Hudson also opted for a strapless champagne dress by Stella McCartney. Staying true to her bohemian roots, she kept her hair in loose waves with a jewelled headpiece.

EMBELLISHMENTS

US Vogue editor Anna Wintour wore a multi-coloured sequin Chanel gown from the 2011 Haute Couture Collection with her infamous bob.

With her new strawberry-blonde hair colour, Blake Lively looked stunning in her renaissance style, silver Chanel gown with beautiful appliques and drapes.

Diane Kruger channelled old Hollywood glamour in her nude and black, embellished Jason Wu gown with thigh-high split. 

Taylor Swift looked elegant in a beautiful nude and black lace J. Mendel couture gown decorated with hand-frayed organza layers. Her dark red lips complete her stunning look.

Dakota Fanning was age appropriate in layered tulle Valentino gown, covered with delicate flowers.

Gwyneth Paltrow wore a simple sequined Stella McCartney column gown accessorised with nude peep-to pumps and a gold clutch.

Alexa Chung wore a high-necked version of a 2011 Fall Christopher Kane dress with trademark plastic detailing across the bust.

BLUE

One of many Stella McCartney dresses on the red carpet, Maggie Gyllenhaal stood out in a stunning blue sequinned gown. She completed her look with minimal make-up and a simple up-do.

Eva Mendes looked amazing in a one-shouldered, jewel-toned blue Stella McCartney dress. The accordion pleats and gold accessories made her look really stand out. A tousled ponytail and natural make-up complimented her look perfectly.

Her blue Tory Burch gown suited Isla Fisher’s wavy red curls. Fisher teamed her sequined skirt and organza bodice with a soft smoky eye.

YELLOW

Liv Tyler looked lovely in a white and yellow, ombré Givenchy gown. The dress is has feather details along the bodice and hem of the dress.

Zoe Saldana was unusually conservative in a strapless yellow Calvin Klein accessories with a gold choker and ring. 

PINK, GREEN AND CORAL

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looked amazing in a daring pink Burberry Prorsum gown. The thigh-high split and cut-outs emphasised her fantastic body.

Ginnifer Goodwin rocked her pixie cut with a stunning 70’s inspired, emerald green Topshop dress. The front twist, side cut-outs and thigh high split and unexpected shoe choice, make this outfit a winner.

Isabel Lucas looked lovely in a coral, Grecian Louis Vuitton halter dress. Lucas compliments her gown with an intricate headpiece.

SUMMARY

Other than Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney was the most popular designer on the red carpet. There were a lot of nude gowns with detailed embellishments. Guests tended to favour natural make-up with minimal jewellery.

It was hard to pick a favourite among all the stunning outfits. I couldn't separate Eva Mendes, Ginnifer Goodwin (loving both of their vibrant jewelled tones) and Taylor Swift (I loved the dark red lips with her intricate J. Medel dress).

WHO WAS YOUR FAVOURITE?

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