Met Gala 2014
The fashion world's equivalent to the Oscars took place at the Met Museum in New York last night - and the stars did not disappoint with their red carpet creations. See all the dresses here >>>
PA PhotosBeyoncé
Knockout from veiled head to designer toe, Beyoncé's heavily embellished Givenchy gown blows the competition out the water.
PA PhotosBeyoncé & Jay-Z
And here she is with Jay-Z. They make for quite a striking couple, don't they?
PA PhotosVictoria Beckham
Picture perfect in a white column dress, Victoria Beckham of course wears one of her own creations for the biggest night in the fashion calendar.
PA PhotosVictoria & David Beckham
And here she is with husband David, who looks très dapper in a complementing monochrome tux.
PA PhotosSuki Waterhouse
Suki takes the red carpet by storm in this delicate tiered Burberry gown and channels more than just a hint of Scar-Jo in this creation.
PA PhotosKate Bosworth
She's not one of our favourite fashion stars for nothing. Kate Bosworth gets its spot on in a pretty pink Stella McCartney creation.
PA PhotosJessica Alba
One of our golden girls, Jessica Alba is a vision in a buttery gold gown.
PA PhotosGisele
Looking gorgeous from every angle, Gisele keeps it chic and simple.
PA PhotosCara Delevingne
Cara D doesn't play by the rules, as we know, and for the Met Gala she opted for a refreshing cut-out top and white cigarette trouser combo - by pal Stella McCartney - to make her entrance.
PA PhotosGeorgia May Jagger
One of our favourite looks of the night, Georgia May keeps it simple in a tuxedo style LBD. Simplicity always wins in our eyes.
PA PhotosTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift is all kinds of wonderful in this powder pink Oscar de la Renta gown with dramatic train.
PA PhotosKarlie Kloss
Taylor's BFF Karlie wears this regal gown complete with leather gloves very well indeed.
PA PhotosSarah Jessica Parker
The sartorial queen of Manhattan, SJP wowed in a dramatic monochrome Oscar de la Renta gown with checkerboard train.
PA PhotosKim Kardashian & Kanye West
The most talked-about couple on the Met red carpet, Kimye knocked it out the ballpark in matching Lanvin creations. We love Kim's dark blue satin gown complete with risqué thigh-high split.
PA PhotosKate Upton
Bella, bella. Kate Upton is devastating in a sexy Dolce & Gabbana gown, with matching headpiece, of course.
PA PhotosRihanna & Stella McCartney
Rihanna strikes it right in white Stella McCartney separates. And who better to be on her arm on the red carpet? Stella herself, looking chic in a Grecian style monochrome slip.
PA PhotosRihanna
Channeling the midriff-baring trend for the red carpet, Rihanna in Stella McCartney shows how to make it work.
PA PhotosMarion Cotillard
Another red carpet, another immaculate display from French fancy Marion in Dior Couture, but of course.
PA PhotosSolange Knowles
Solange keeps up her super-stylish fashion run in this sumptuous peach confection, courtesy of Phillip Lim.
PA PhotosZoe Saldana & Michael Kors
Arm-in-arm with her dress designer, Michael Kors, Zoe Saldana gave her usual slim-line silhouette a miss for the Met in favour of a voluminous double tiered gown. This look has divided the office.
PA PhotosKristen Stewart
Feathers and sequins and bling, oh my! K-Stew rocks a tough-luxe Chanel gown for the biggest night in fashion.
PA PhotosMaggie Gyllenhaal
Rocking a peroxide pixie cut, Maggie G is all kinds of cool in Valentino.
PA PhotosNaomi Campbell
One word: stunning. Naomi proves her supermodel moniker in a striking cut-out gown.
PA PhotosNaomi Watts
It's an unusual look from Naomi, but we heart the fishscale style grey, white and black Givenchy gown.
PA PhotosReese Witherspoon
Pretty in pink, Reese Witherspoon is a modern day Marilyn in Stella McCartney.
PA PhotosRosie Huntington-Whiteley
Brit beauty Rosie looks divine in a short and sexy Balmain mini.
PA PhotosShailene Woodley
A shimmering embellished Rodarte gown is an eye-catching look for Shailene Woodley.
PA PhotosAnne Hathaway
Ravishing in red, Anne Hathaway shows off just a hint of skin in her tomato red Calvin Klein separates.
PA PhotosBlake Lively
We haven't seen her on a red carpet for some time, but Blake Lively just reminded us why she's one of our favourites in this soft but structured blush pink Gucci Première gown.
PA PhotosEmma Stone
She's been flexing her fashion muscle all over the globe during the Spider-Man press tour and Emma stone looked equally stunning at the Met Gala in this Thakoon two-piece.
PA PhotosFlorence Welch
Striking fashion displays are what songbird Florence is renowned for on the red carpet, and she sticks to type in this multicoloured Valentino coat with complementing mushroom hued dress.
PA PhotosHayden Panettiere
Hayden looked to designer Dennis Basso for her red carpet number, and he didn't disappoint with this fairytale pink gown with powder blue overtones.
PA PhotosKatie Holmes
Making a statement in yellow, Katie Holmes looks magnificent in Marchesa. The icing on the cake? Her exquisite Harry Winston yellow diamonds.
PA PhotosArizona Muse
Va-va-vamp. Model Arizona Muse is like a bygone era silver screen star in this sumptuous red belted gown.
PA PhotosBee Schaffer
Anna Wintour's daughter Bee Schaffer does her mother proud in an Alexander McQueen chiffon and silk gown.
PA PhotosEmmy Rossum
Emmy dials into the pretty colours and prints of spring in her beautiful Carolina Herrera gown.
PA PhotosHailee Steinfeld
She might be in her mid teens but Hailee Steinfeld proves she can hold her own on the Met red carpet in this fluid Prabal Gurung monochrome creation.
PA PhotosKarolina Kurkova
This eyecatching Marchesa gown, complete with oversized floral design, isn't exactly a gown that belongs in the shade, but Karolina Kurkova, being the beauty that she is, carries it off with aplomb. And let's not forget to pay attention to her Harry Winston necklace and ring - wow.
PA PhotosColin & Olivia Firth
Flying the flag for great British style, Colin and Olivia make us proud as they step on to the Met red carpet.
PA PhotosMichelle Williams
Shining bright like the star she is, Michelle Williams goes short and sweet in Louis Vuitton.
PA PhotosAnna Kendrick
Another star, another dose of chic monochrome shades by J.Mendel. Take a bow, Anna Kendrick.
PA PhotosBradley Cooper
Is there another man that fills a tux as well as Bradley Cooper? Not to our knowledge.
PA PhotosDonatella Versace
A flattering army green shade, a cinched waist and a dramatic chiffon train combine to give Donatella a dazzling red carpet result.
PA PhotosKylie Minogue
Kylie is exquisite in a tulle gown with plunging neckline and gold thread work, set off beautifully by her Harry Winston bracelet, as she enjoys her moment in the spotlight.
PA PhotosLily Allen
Lily Allen takes her place on the Met Gala carpet. This tiered Chanel gown is perfection.
PA PhotosLily Donaldson
Put your back in to it, Lily. This pretty bow-detail gown is a beautiful choice for the model.
PA PhotosLupita Nyong'o
Pretty in Prada, the award season fashion winner shows no sign of letting up on the sartorial front.
PA PhotosNicole Richie
A cool grey velvet Donna Karan Atelier gown complete with sheer side panels is a funky yet fierce look from Nicole Richie.
PA PhotosJohnny Depp & Amber Heard
Amber & Johnny bring their quirky cool couple fashion to the fore. You've got to love it, right?
PA PhotosSelena Gomez
A simple but striking Diane von Furstenberg silhouette is red carpet winner for Selena Gomez.
PA PhotosDita von Teese
Working her signature retro vibe to perfection, Dita looks stunning in a cream satin Zac Posen gown complete with red piping and a dramatic two-tone pleated skirt.
PA PhotosChloe Sevigny
The queen of cool, Chloe Sevigny keeps to her style script in this Kenzo ensmeble.
PA PhotosChloe Moretz
Chloe Moretz brings a country vibe to the red carpet in this super cute Chanel creation.
PA PhotosCharlize Theron
When does she ever get it wrong? Answer: never. Charlize Theron looks mesmerising in Dior.
PA PhotosKaren Elson
Model Karen Elson is dreamy in this princess-style gown.
PA PhotosJoan Smalls
Model Joan Smalls strikes a pose in a tulle champagne mini with billowing skirt.
PA PhotosKirsten Dunst
K-Dunst rocks a Star Wars style Rodarte gown for her moment in the spotlight. Quite literally out of this world.
Rex FeaturesDakota Johnson
Fifty Shades Of Grey star Dakota Johnson went for a blue and metallic palette for the ball in this dramatic gown.
PA PhotosKendall Jenner
There's no doubt about it, Kendall Jenner wowed at the 2014 Met Ball in her custom made Topshop dress. Looking tanned and toned, Kendall Jenner teamed the Topshop creation with a small clutch bag and a matching necklace.
Rex FeaturesAlexa Chung
A very girly turn from Alexa Chung in a pretty blue bow-embellished Nina Ricci gown.
Rex FeaturesAllison Williams
Classic style is Allison Williams' natural fashion state, and she served up an ace in this form-fitting Oscar de la Renta gown.
Rex FeaturesAshley Olsen
It's not exactly spring-like but Ashley Olsen's vintage Chanel gown is a fitting choice for such an occasion.
Rex FeaturesAshley & Mary-Kate Olsen
Ashley's sister MK chose a striped, tie-front vintage Gianfranco Ferré gown to complement her twin's retro look.
Rex FeaturesRyan Reynolds & Blake Lively
The hottest couple at the Met? Yes, this pair are smoldering.
Rex FeaturesClaire Danes
This Oscar de la Renta gown makes us wish for a ticket to the Met Gala (& a designer dress such as this).
Rex FeaturesFelicity Jones
Felicity dials into opulent darkness in a custom made Theory by Olivier Theyskens gown.
Rex FeaturesJessica Pare
Mad Men beauty Jessica Pare was her usual stunning self in this floral Michael Kors strapless gown. Love the flash of hot pink lipstick.
Rex FeaturesLeighton Meester
An encrusted Emilio Pucci complete with plunging neckline is a statement gown for lovely Leighton.
Rex FeaturesLena Dunham
GIRLS creator Lena Dunham gets her flirt on in a dark floral-embellished Giambattista Valli Couture mini.
Rex FeaturesRachel McAdams
What does the quintessential girl next door wear to a high-profile red carpet event such as this? Ralph Lauren, of course.
Rex FeaturesRita Ora
Rita Ora pulled out all the stops in a frothy Donna Karan Atelier gown, complete with strappy arm and leg ribbons.
