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The Met Ball
is the annual fundraising evening gala
for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, New York.
Started in 1971, the event is widely regarded as a highlight
of the fashion calendar and marks the opening
of the Costume Institute’s yearly exhibition.
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Anna Wintour
the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Magazine
has chaired the Met Ball, since 1995.
The guest list includes luminaries of the
fashion, art and entertainment industries.
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This year’s extravaganza celebrates the re-opening
of a newly renovated Costume Institute and
highlights the current exhibition on the
work of Anglo-American fashion couturier
Charles James (1906 – 1978).
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(image from wmagazine.com):
The designer Charles James in his studio
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Known for his exquisite ball gowns,
Mr. James would have been pleased with
the designs worn by the attendees of this
years Met Ball.
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(image from fashionista.com):
by the designer, Charles James:
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(images from whowhatwear):
This year’s Met Ball was held on 5 May 2014.
My top ten favourite gowns were worn by:
Liu Wen
wearing Zac Posen
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Bee Shaffer
wearing Alexander McQueen
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Karolina Kurkova
wearing Marchessa
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Leighton Meester
wearing Emilio Pucci
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Blake Lively
wearing Gucci
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Katie Holmes
wearing Marchessa
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Lily Aldrige
wearing Michael Kors
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Karlie Kloss
wearing Oscar de la Renta
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Arizona Muse
wearing Zac Posen
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Amy Adams
wearing Oscar de la Renta
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Mark your diary:
Charles James: Beyond Fashion
until 10 August 2014
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-museum/press-room/exhibitions/2013/charles-james
