There are two major events that I really look forward to in my personal fashion calendar. One is the Academy Awards or the Oscars, and the other one is the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala, or The Met Ball. I look forward to these two events because I love seeing the beautiful dresses on display. Apart from the visual stimulation, I also study the trends on the red carpet because these dresses have a major influence on what the market will be looking for in terms of color, cut and overall style. One of my dreams is to one day attend the Met Ball, who knows? Maybe next year?! LOL! FYI: the Met Ball is on May 4, which in Manila is actually today!
This year’s theme is Designers and their Muses. The chair persons for this year’s Gala are Marc Jacobs, Kate Moss and Justin Timberlake. Sounds like a really fun group. I spent a couple of hours over the internet trying to find images to show you, and I am happy to announce that I am able to show all of you a tiny peek at The Met Ball.
There was a bit of drama over this year’s gala, as a lot of people decided not to attend. Some say that it was the financial crisis. Other important non-attendees were a couple of the supermodels, like Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista. I hear it’s because Azedine Alaia was snubbed at the exhibition. As they say, the show must go on and as a spectator, I am just happy to look at the photos and enjoy the beautiful and the not-so-beautiful dresses on display! Enjoy!
I was able to get these setup photos from Glamchic.com. I love the drama of that draped mannequin on top of the fountain. The floral trees are also too chic! I wonder who designed the party?
I am not sure about the zebra carpet? HMMM... But I do love the idea of thousands upon thousands of white roses! I
I was able to get a peek a the exhibition from Stylecaster.com. I hear that they will have a multimedia display filled with photography and video clips. The show opens to the public on May 6.
This is the Christian Dior tableau. I read that the exhibit is arranged according to the different eras of fashion.
Chanel Iman can do no wrong in this Zac Posen Silk chiffon print gown! I adore this model!
Ivanka Trump neesds very little to look fantastic. I am responding very positively to this dress by Brian Reyes.
Gossip Girls Leighton Meester took a very daring approach to dressing up for the ball. I think this is Prada? But the shoes are Louis Vuitton, so I maybe wrong? I like the idea of the beaded leggings but overall, this outfit is too busy for words.
Rihanna walked in Dolce & Gabanna. The exaggerated shoulder is a big trend now and the tuxedo look is always a classic! I like the play on being trendy and classic at the same time so this outfit is a winner for me.
Chairperson Justin Timberlake looks a bit goofy here, but I think that is part of his appeal. His lady love Jessica Biel is in a red hot Versace couture number. I know Ms. Biel is reed thin, but how come she looks a bit heavy in this dress? HMMM... Fail or Pass? What do you think?
Kanye West and his main squeeze Amber Rose look like an updated version of Old Hollywood. I am loving their classic vibe, but the shaved blonde head gives this that modern edge.
Shalom Harlow ....ROCKS! Give me an opera coat any day! I love her stirrup stockings - so FRESH! I think she is wearing Christian Lacroix. I just love the VOLUME and the DRAMA! EYELAHVET!
Another look at Rihanna.. VERY CUTE! Parang Terno yung sleeves NO?
Chairpersons...Marc Jacobs looking very dapper and Kate Moss... I am not loving her outfit by Marc Jacobs. It looks a bit lazy and was not given a lot of thought. The Stephen Jones Turban is also a letdown. Sayang! This could have been a fabulous fashion moment.
Kate Hudson is giving off this '70s disco vibe! I am digging the sparkle. LOL! She is wearing Stella McCartney together with Liv Tyler in a navy beaded number harking back to the '40s. Stella seems to be a really fun girl! I want to be her friend! Funny how she was like time traveling that evening. Kate-'70s, Liv-'40s and her in a '50s lace jumpsuit number.
Heidi Klum in a J Mendel gown. Now this, for me, is very challenging! I really love J. Mendel and I study his work very closely, but I have never seen him do things as haphazard as this. HMMM... It really looks like a Project Runway DISASTER! Goodness...check out the seams and all that puckering! I am so allergic to that! Is she pregnant again?
Emma Roberts is wearing Versace couture! I think the shoes are wrong, but she is pretty. I love this dress, but not on her. The dress needs a taller girl to properly do it justice.
The queen of Vogue Ms. Anna WIntour in Chanel couture! I am feeling a Duchess of Windsor vibe with this outfit. I am liking the bold shoulder. Goodness she is so skinny...check out her arms.
The legendary Iman in liquid champagne! I love her and I love this dress by Donna Karan. Ms. Karan is a master at draping! This dress is inspiring!
Claudia Schiffer in a magnificent Versace Couture gown! I love this gown, as it's really well thought out! The drama of the folds and the sheer/nude lining are just SENSATIONAL!
Kate Bosworth is slowly carving her way up the fashion ladder. I have seen her in many events and I am loving her style. I am not sure who made this dress, but it's fantastic! Love the classic idea of sheer lace but look at it closer and you will see that it has been cut and manipulated so expertly. I LOVE IT!
Mary Kate Olsen is in a Christian Lacroix. Another daring choice for her, as she is so tiny! I mean this dress has a lot of things going on: the lace, the layers the beading. It looks like a costume from the musical Les Miserables! BUT....I like it! CARRY NYA!
I can't seem to figure out Anne Hathaway's style. One day she is classic and another she looks like this...a clone of Jennifer Lopez? This dress does nothing for her and it's an overall failure. Sayang....I love her pa naman.
Blake Lively of Gossip girl looks a bit dated in this dress. I am loving her from the neck up with the clean and tight ponytail and the fresh makeup, but the dress is so 1988! LOL!
WOW! Ashley Olsen is so beautiful here! I am loving the new clean look! I adore her BF also. I forget his name but I have seen his films. I like this look on her! Its sophisticated and very polished.
Kate is werquin this Marchesa gown or is it the gown werquin Kate? Hmmmm... This has this Ursula the sea witch kind of vibe for me. I think she is pretty but the dress is OTT! LOL! (Red Carpet shots from Fabsugar.com)
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RAJO!
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