When the Metropolitan Museum of Art throws a party, you go [if you're invited, of course]. The annual Costume Institute gala was the place to be Monday night for the entire fashion industry and an impressive list of celebrities. This year, the gala took place in honor of British-born designer Charles James and celebrated the unveiling of the Anna Wintour Costume Center.
In sharp contrast to the previous year’s punk theme, Met Ball 2014 guests were asked to dress in white tie for the event. Many followed the one rule of the evening, but it wouldn’t be a fashionable affair if a few rebels didn’t arrive out of dress code. It’s not easy to get a man to wear tails these days and some women just have to rock a crop top.
Below, some of our favorite…
Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta
Kendall Jenner in Topshop
Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa
Dakota Johnson in Jason Wu
Charlize Theron in Dior
Blakely Lively in Gucci Premiere
Lupita Nyong’o in Prada
and not-so-favorite looks. Come on, girls! You had one job!
Lena Dunham in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture
Rita Ora in Donna Karan Atelier
Rihanna in Stella McCartney
