Met Gala 2013
The fashion world's equivalent to the Oscars had a punk-theme this year - and the celebs did not disappoint with some outlandish looks on display. See all the red carpet dresses - who was your best dressed?
Rex FeaturesJennifer Lawrence at the Met Gala
The Jennifer Lawrence-Dior partnership is soaring. The Oscar winner stayed true to the French house throughout award season, and came over all glam at the Met Gala in this embellished 50s silhouette also by Dior. We’re firmly behind the fishnet veil, if you were wondering…
Rex FeaturesJennifer Lopez at the Met Gala
Jennifer Lopez got spotty in a floor-length, curve-hugging gown by Michael Kors. But how about that hair? JLo really embraced the theme – and it works!
Rex FeaturesJessica Alba at the Met Gala
Jessica Alba was the picture of ‘pretty-punk’ on the red carpet. Our May cover girl stayed true to her own style – with a twist - wearing a perforate leather gown by Tory Burch.
Rex FeaturesJessica Biel at the Met Gala
We have to hand it to Jessica Biel, who wore this catwalk look from Giambattista Valli, she embraced punk more than we would have predicted. Mrs Timberlake opted for this asymmetric hem and lace legging look designed by Valli, who also created her pink wedding dress.
Rex FeaturesJessica Pare at the Met Gala
Jessica Pare upped the fashion stakes in this directional Jason Wu top and trouser suit. Love!
Rex FeaturesKarlie Kloss at the Met Gala
Karlie Kloss stepped outside of her normal bodycon silhouette for the night, wearing a floral grey gown by Louis Vuitton.
Rex FeaturesKate Beckinsale at the Met Gala
Kate Beckinsale hit the red carpet in her usual elegant fare (her shocking pink dress was Alberta Ferretti) – slashed up to the knee with Edie Parker heels and jewelled chevron earrings.
Rex FeaturesKate Bosworth at the Met Gala
We’re all for Kate Bosworth’s long-sleeve, super-high hemmed foil pink frock by Balmain.
Rex FeaturesKate Mara at the Met Gala
Although more ballerina than punk, Kate Mara looked lovely in an architectural Delpozo by Josep Font dress.
Rex FeaturesKatie Holmes at the Met Gala
Who needs a theme anyway? Katie Holmes ignored the punk undercurrent of the evening and wore a Calvin Klein Collection halter instead. Do you like?
Rex FeaturesKaty Perry at the Met Gala
Katy Perry embraced her royal side in a mosaic tiled frock by Dolce & Gabbana… And a crown.
Rex FeaturesKelly Osbourne at the Met Gala
Kelly Osbourne opted for a tiered Marc Jacobs dress with a canary yellow cummerbund with Brian Atwood courts.
Rex FeaturesKerry Washington at the Met Gala
Kerry Washington wore a custom Vera Wang black and purple dress - a Roger Vivier clutch and leather gloves were the finishing touch and a nod to the night's theme.
Rex FeaturesKanye West & Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala
Although rumours swirled that Kim Kardashian was banned from the Met Gala, the reality star showed up on the arm of beau Kanye West, wearing a fitted floral gown with matching gloves by Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci.
Rex FeaturesKirsten Dunst at the Met Gala
Kirsten Dunst's Louis Vuitton dress had a striking feathered hem and plunging neckline.
Rex FeaturesKristen Stewart at the Met Gala
GLAMOUR's best dressed star Kristen Stewart wore a maroon Stella McCartney jumpsuit with lace detail.
Rex FeaturesKylie Minogue at the Met Gala
Kylie Minogue went for monochrome Moschino ball gown at the Met Gala.
Rex FeaturesLaura Carmichael at the Met Gala
Laura Carmichael's checked slip with a lace trim was a subtle but chic nod to punk.
Rex FeaturesLena Dunham at the Met Gala
While Lena Dunham's black Erdem gown with a high necked ruffle and polka dots was a sweeter take on the theme.
Rex FeaturesLinda Evangelista at the Met Gala
Linda Evangelista went for a more princess than punk look, wearing this silver, embellished chiffon gown.
Rex FeaturesMadonna at the Met Gala
Wearing one of the most opinion-dividing looks of the night, Madonna was dressed in head-to-toe Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. She was fully committed to the theme, at least.
Rex FeaturesMaggie Gyllenhaal at the Met Gala
Maggie Gyllenhaal wore a minimal red Calvin Klein Collection maxi dress - the choker and studded clutch gave her outfit an edge.
Rex FeaturesMarion Cotillard at the Met Gala
Marion Cotillard's pale pink Dior Couture dress (with just a hint of day-glo) was paired with houndstooth print pumps.
Rex FeaturesMary Kate Olsen at the Met Gala
The punk theme didn't stop Mary-Kate Olsen from staying true to her thrift shop style - this vintage Chanel number was more Great Gatsby than God Save The Queen.
Rex FeaturesMichelle Dockery at the Met Gala
Downton star Michelle Dockery was typically ladylike in a Burberry inky blue croc leather shift and statement jewels.
Rex FeaturesMichelle Williams at the Met Gala
Michelle Williams went for an (oh-so-subtle) punk take on an LBD - wearing a Saint Laurent mullet-hem gown and Saint Laurent T-bar pumps, teamed with an Olympia Le Tan book clutch.
Rex FeaturesMiley Cyrus at the Met Gala
We weren't surprised to see Miley Cyrus fully embraced the punk theme. The singer donned a sheer fishnet Marc Jacobs gown teamed with spiked bleached blonde hair.
PAKarolina Kurkova at the Met Gala
Karolina's black eye make-up and slicked back hair was spot on for the punk theme, her Mary Katranztou dress was pretty eye-catching too.
PAKate Upton at the Met Gala
Model Kate Upton wasn't that punk, but she sure looked fabulous in a Diane Von Furstenberg dress.
Rex FeaturesAlicia Keys at the Met Gala
Alicia Keys rocked a leather halter Jason Wu dress with a shimmering sequin skirt.
Rex FeaturesAnja Rubik at the Met Gala
Anja Rubik wore one of the punkiest looks of the night - this leather dress is by Anthony Vaccarello, worn with Chopard jewels.
Rex FeaturesAnne Hathaway at the Met Gala
Anne Hathaway debuted her new blonde hair (and a stunning Valentino gown) at the Met Gala.
Rex FeaturesAshley Greene at the Met Gala
Ashley Greene was a punk princess (of sorts) in this Marchesa ballgown.
Rex FeaturesAubrey Plaza at the Met Gala
Aubrey Plaza wore a cape-like Marios Schwab dress to the Met Gala.
Rex FeaturesBella Heathcote at the Met Gala
Bella Heathcote went for a 1960s look at the Met Gala, with her flicked eyeliner and Chanel Haute Couture dress.
Rex FeaturesBeyonce at the Met Gala
Beyoncé (true to our predictions) wore Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci to the Met Gala - we could not have predicted this particular outfit though.
Rex FeaturesCara Delevingne at the Met Gala
Cara Delevingne wore one of our favourite looks of the night - we love this studded Burberry dress, worn with Dominic Jones jewellery.
PAMinka Kelly at the Met Gala
There’s wasn’t a huge amount of colour on the red carpet at the Met Ball so Minka Kelly’s dark purple, Victoriana dress was a welcome change from black. The lace gown had some nice touches: beaded shoulders and a satin geometric belt included.
PAMiranda Kerr at the Met Gala
Miranda Kerr had no qualms about showing off her amazing abs in this Michael Kors cut-out gown. Her nod to the punk theme came from her spiked Christian Louboutin clutch bag.
PANaomie Harris at the Met Gala
Naomie Harris is always gorgeous but this graduated, feathered train dress by Donna Karan Atelier was a hit with us, even though we’re struggling to find the punk in it!
PANicki Minaj at the Met Gala
Nicki Minaj’s navy Tommy Hilfiger frock was quite surprising, if only for that fact that it was way more safe than the singer's normal style MO. But props for her zingy curls.
PANicole Richie at the Met Gala
If you can look past Nicole Richie’s shock lilac beehive, her intricately beaded Topshop gown was a beaut.
PAOlivia Wilde at the Met Gala
Olivia Wilde looked sleek in a cream, flesh-baring creation by Calvin Klein Collection.
PARenée Zellweger at the Met Gala
Renée Zellweger bypassed the fancy dress route for a more ladylike approach. The actress wore a short chocolate dress by Prada.
PARosie Huntington-Whiteley at the Met Gala
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looked all kinds of chic in this gold Gucci number.
PARita Ora at the Met Gala
Wearing a faux-wrap, midriff-baring frock by Thakoon, Rita Ora puts punk on hold and goes glamorous.
PARooney Mara at the Met Gala
Yes, yes, yes! Rooney Mara nails it in a dramatic white number by Givenchy (Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci), her go-to fashion house.
PASienna Miller at the Met Gala
Sienna Miller went there. The Brit actress wore a studded leather jacket and white gown by Burberry, further igniting those rumours that she and her bf Tom Sturridge will be the new faces of the brand.
PASarah Jessica Parker at the Met Gala
We were all smiles upon seeing Sarah Jessica Parker in a painterly gown from Giles’ autumn 2013 collection. A Philip Treacy faux hawk and Fred Leighton jewels completed her look.
PATaylor Swift at the Met Gala
Taylor Swift relied on her fave designer J Mendel for this black dress with lace inserts. Her crimped hair and super-strong eye make-up give this look a punk twist.
PAJoan Smalls at the Met Gala
Wowser! Joan Smalls looked stunning in what appears to be a slip-free lace frock designed by Tom Ford, whose arm she was on for the night.
PAUma Thurman at the Met Gala
Uma Thurman was another one who steered clear of any traces of punk styling – and it suited her just fine. The actress was stunning in an off-the-shoulder chartreuse gown by Zac Posen.
PAZooey Deschanel at the Met Gala
Well there’s a stripped back look for Zooey Deschanel! The actress came over all summer-in-the-Hamptons, wearing a preppy, one-shoulder dress by Tommy Hilfiger.
Rex FeaturesCarey Mulligan at the Met Gala
With its cut-out panels and gold safety pin, there was definitely a punk edge to Carey Mulligan’s Balenciaga gown.
Rex FeaturesCarine Roitfeld at the Met Gala
Carine Roitfeld opted for head-to-toe Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci – we want that Bambi sweater.
Rex FeaturesChloe Sevigny at the Met Gala
Chloe Sevigny paired her Proenza Schoulder ripped black gown with a turban – the most unexpected accessory at a punk-themed gala.
Rex FeaturesChristina Ricci at the Met Gala
We’re not crazy about the tights, but Christina Ricci was properly punk in this tartan Vivienne Westwood dress.
Rex FeaturesColin Firth & Livia Firth at the Met Gala
Colin Firth and Livia Firth didn’t go edgy on the red carpet – instead opting for matching black looks.
Rex FeaturesDakota Fanning at the Met Gala
The back of Dakota Fanning’s Rodarte black gown really caught our eye. The older Fanning sister also carried a Rogier Vivier clutch.
Rex FeaturesDamien Lewis & Helen McCrory at the Met Gala
Damian Lewis and wife Helen McCrory added to the British contingent on the red carpet.
Rex FeaturesDiane Kruger & Joshua Jackson at the Met Gala
Diane Kruger (note the pink-tipped hair) cosied up to Joshua Jackson (wearing Dior Homme) in her Chanel Haute Couture black lace dress.
Rex FeaturesDoutzen Kroes at the Met Gala
Victoria’s Secret model Doutzen Kroes tweeted she felt like a ‘punk princess’ in this leather Theyskens Theory gown – and we’re inclined to agree.
Rex FeaturesEddie Redmayne at the Met Gala
Our eternal red carpet crush Eddie Redmayne looked dapper as ever in a deep blue tuxedo.
Rex FeaturesEmmy Rossum at the Met Gala
Emmy Rossum’s interpretation of punk came in the form of a glittering, Donna Karan Atelier gown and a messy, braided up-do.
Rex FeaturesFlorence Welch at the Met Gala
Florence Welch went for gothic drama in a heavy, velvet fringed gown by Givenchy (Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci).
Rex FeaturesGeorgina Chapman & Keren Craig at the Met Gala
Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig looked like the black and white swans in their self-designed gowns.
Rex FeaturesHilary Rhoda at the Met Gala
Hilary Rhoda eschewed the customary Met Gala gown for a pair of punk rock lambskin trousers by Wes Gordon and a sheer, embellished medallion blouse.
Rex FeaturesJamie Campbell Bower & Lily Collins at the Met Gala
Jamie Campbell Bower and Lily Collins made a statement on the red carpet in brogues, side-swept hair and leather. Both were in sequinned Moschino.
Rex FeaturesJoely Richardson at the Met Ball
Joely Richardson added a splash of colour to the red carpet in a bold, directional yellow gown.
Rex FeaturesJulianne Hough at the Met Ball
Julianne Hough went for a spider web-detailed tulle dress by Topshop, which she teamed with studded heels and lashings of eyeliner.
Rex FeaturesJulianne Moore at the Met Ball
Julianne Moore’s punk rock statement was all about the hair. The actress, who wore a deep emerald green Alexander Wang dress for the event, channelled the anarchic fashion trend with an enormous quiff.
Rex FeaturesKaren Elson at the Met Gala
Karen Elson stunned in a gold, tassel-detailed dress by Julien MacDonald.
Rex FeaturesLeslie Mann at the Met Gala
Leslie Mann opted for a messy ponytail and a splatter-print, shoulderless gown by J Mendel.
Rex FeaturesLily Cole at the Met Gala
Lily Cole’s nude, sheer Vivienne Westwood gown and black platform sandals harked back to the 90s grunge trend rather than 80s punk rock.
Rex FeaturesPixie Geldof at the Met Gala
Pixie Geldof went for a simple, black ruffled midi-dress by Moschino for her punk look.
Rex FeaturesSolange Knowles at the Met Gala
Solange Knowles channelled 70s disco rather than punk with a giant afro, and a printed, thigh-split gown by Kenzo.
Rex FeaturesStacy Keibler at the Met Gala
George Clooney’s other half Stacy Keibler opted for a tough, pyramid-studded mini-dress by Rachel Roy.
Rex FeaturesTamara Mellon at the Met Gala
Former Jimmy Choo CEO Tamara Mellon was hell-bent on polka dots in a sweeping, floor-length, halter-necked gown.
Rex FeaturesZandra Rhodes at the Met Gala
Punk rock designer Zandra Rhodes led the charge with her trademark fluorescent pink bob and chain-detailed ensemble.
PAGisele Bundchen at the Met Gala
There was no chance of missing Gisele Bundchen on the red carpet, as she went for a less-is-more approach in her Anthony Vacarello mini dress.
PAGwen Stefani at the Met Gala
Gwen Stefani’s monochrome Maison Martin Margiela gown was made for her - and so was this year's Gala!
PAGwyneth Paltrow at the Met Gala
Gwyneth Paltrow brought some colour to the red carpet in hot pink Valentino Couture.
PAHailee Steinfeld at the Met Gala
Hailee Steinfeld opted for the ultimate punk trademark: safety pins, in a Donna Karan Atelier gown.
PAHeidi Klum at the Met Gala
Despite her penchant for fancy dress, Heidi Klum chose a decidedly un-punk Marchesa frock.
PAIvanka Trump at the Met Gala
A pregnant Ivanka Trump wowed in a navy and green thigh high split Juan Carlos Obando gown.
PAJaime King at the Met Gala
Jaime King eschewed high-end labels in favour of Topshop, sporting a black satin suit and lace polo neck.
PAGinnifer Goodwin at the Met Gala
Ginnifer Goodwin really committed to the genre. She wore a gold Tory Burch dress with black trim and plenty of eye makeup.
PAJanuary Jones at the Met Gala
January Jones gave her sequin Chanel dress a punk make-over with a bold beauty look.
Rex FeaturesBrooklyn Decker at the Met Gala
Brooklyn Decker worked an intricate, plunge-neck dress by Peter Pilotto, with a new, darker 'do.
Rex FeaturesChanel Iman at the Met Gala
Model Chanel Iman, who wowed in one-shoulder monochrome gown, attended on the arm of designer J Mendel.
Rex FeaturesChloe, Jourdan & Ashley at the Met Gala
Chloe Green, catwalker Jourdan Dunn and actress Ashley Madekwe posed it up before heading into the ball.
Rex FeaturesFelicity Jones at the Met Gala
Brit stunner Felicity Jones chose a knee-length flared frock by Proenza Schouler.
Rex FeaturesNina Dobrev at the Met Gala
Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev embraced the theme of the night in a corseted top and tulle outfit by Monique Lhuillier.
Rex FeaturesAllison Williams at the Met Gala
Girls star Allison Williams hits all the right notes in a chiffon gown by Altuzarra with strategically placed lace. Love it!
PAAlexa Chung at the Met Gala
Alexa Chung ’s peek-a-boo dress, made of sheer tulle and lace, was by Erdem.
PAAmanda Seyfried at the Met Gala
It was Givenchy (Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci)again for Amanda Seyfried , in a draped back, printed gown.
PAAnna Wintour at the Met Gala
More pretty than punk, Anna Wintour opted for a season-appropriate floral Chanel Couture gown.
PAAnne Hathaway at the Met Gala
There's another look of Anne's punkified style...
PAAshley Olsen at the Met Gala
Ashley Olsen once again demonstrated her love of vintage in an oversized embellished Dior Couture gown.
PABee Schaeffer at the Met Gala
Anna Wintour’s daughter Bee Schaeffer proved her fashion prowess in a striking strapless Christian Dior dress.
PACameron Diaz at the Met Gala
Cameron Diaz added a spiked belt to her cobalt custom-made Stella McCartney gown - cape included.
PAClaire Danes at the Met Gala
Claire Danes’ pretty embellished Oscar de la Renta frock was actually covered in a decidedly punk gunmetal chainmail.
PACoco Rocha at the Met Gala
Coco Rocha’s fierce leopard print, gown with butterfly embellishments, was by Emanuel Ungaro. The model paired it with black stiletto boots.
PAElizabeth Banks at the Met Gala
Who needs a Met Ball dress when you can wear a striking Atelier Versace gold chainmail jacket and Brian Atwood statement sandals, like Elizabeth Banks?
PAEmily Blunt at the Met Gala
Emily Blunt’s Met Ball look was all about the details: the peep hole and pretty button detailing of her Carolina Herrera dress and some punk-inspired hot pink eyeliner.
PAEmma Roberts at the Met Gala
Emma Roberts chose DVF for the evening’s festivities, wearing a simple black maxi dress with a thigh high slit and embellished belt.
PAElle Fanning at the Met Gala
Elle Fanning made a serious style statement in a tie-die print Rodarte gown and dramatic red and navy winged eye make-up.
Rex FeaturesSky Ferreira at the Met Gala
With her edgy beauty look, Sky Ferreira looked the part at the punk-themed Met Gala - a Saint Laurent sequin slip finished the look.
Rex FeaturesTobey Maguire at the Met Gala
Tobey Maguire (wearing Saint Laurent), cuddles up to his jewellery designer wife on the Met Gala red carpet.
