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