Met Gala 2015 - Red Carpet Fashion


Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute


China: "Through the Looking Glass"

May 7, 2015 - August 16, 2015




China:  "Through the Looking Glass" - Ralph Lauren 2011–12 collection & Mood for Love (2000)




The Good, The Mad, The Crazies & The Shining Star





Alice in Wonderland (2010)


On Monday, May 4, 2015, The Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala in New York City benefit gala featured the new exhibit China: "Through the Looking Glass."   This gorgeous display will explore the impact of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion.   The gala was a glamorous affair attended by a flood of celebrities, socialites and designers all ready to celebrate the Chinese influence on fashion throughout the ages.  Interestingly, the theme title seemed to confuse many in attendance with the characters in the movie Alice in Wonderland (2010) since the clothing choices by the elite were indeed a madcap of eccentricities.   These crazed apparel selections sandwiched amongst the stylish and appropriately dressed caused excitement and amusement for the world at large.


China: "Through the Looking Glass"




The Good - Defined Elegance




Uma Thurman - Atelier Versace



China: "Through the Looking Glass"



Reese Witherspoon - Diane von Furstenberg



Karen Elson - Dolce & Gabbana



China:  "Through the Looking Glass"


The Kate's - Gold Magic

Kate Hudson - Michael Kors



Kate Beckinsale - Diane von Furstenberg

 China Blue



China: "Through the Looking Glass"




Ivanka Trump - Prabal Gurung



Emily Blunt - Prada



Lily Aldridge - Carolina Herrera



Lizzy Caplan - Donna Karan Atelier

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The Mad - Off the Charts

 


 

Sarah Jessica Parker - Philip Treacy



Lady Gaga - Balenciaga

 

Katy Perry - Moschino
  
 

Madonna - Moschino



Anjelica Huston (Morticia) - The Addams Family (1991)
 

Channeling Morticia A. Addams


Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

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The Crazies - Taking a Ride on Naked

Beyonce' - Givenchy

 


 

Kim - Peter Dundas for Roberto Cavalli

 

 

 

Jennifer - Versace 






 

Miley - Alexander Wang

 
 
 

 
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 The Shining Star - The Best Dressed

 

Captured the Theme Beautifully 

Last to Arrive on the Red Carpet  -

 

Rihanna - Guo Pei 



 






 
 
 
 

 “In difficult times, fashion is always outrageous.”
—Elsa Schiaparelli



Kim Hardwick - Forever Chic Style


 

Forever Chic Style: The Modern Classic - Fashions, Trends and Lifestyle

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