Kim Kardashian redeemed herself after last year's disaster, Stella McCartney arrived with a posse, and David and Victoria Beckham looked flawless. Plus, more from the 2014 Costume Institute Gala.
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Dressing well is the best revenge. After Kardashian's floral couch Givenchy mishap at last year's ball, the reality star redeemed herself in a blue and black Lanvin gown with a high slit and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. The other half of the "World's Most Talked About Couple" sported a tailcoat, vest, and trousers, also by Lanvin, with a white Givenchy button-down and Balenciaga boots.
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"That moment when your cat casually walks up, then abruptly ATTACKS your custom satin Oscar de la Renta gown during your fitting for Met Ball," the singer tweeted. Thank goodness the light pink, softly embroidered gown survived!
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Alongside Giambattista Valli, Dunham looked age appropriate and feminine in a strapless black frock with light pink and blue floral embroidery and simple pointed-toe pumps.
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Model Karolina Kurkova stunned in a voluminous navy blue Marchesa gown printed with white brushstroke-style flowers and silver, pointed-toe shoes by Christian Louboutin.
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Jay Z and Queen Bey showed up fashionably late (as usual) donning custom made Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci ensembles.
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"The first time I wore a gown was with Prabal," the young actress said on the red carpet of Gurung, her date for the evening and the designer of her simple and sophisticated black and white dress.
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There was photo-bombing and lots of screams from the crowd for Stella McCartney and her ever-so-stylish posse, which included Cara Delevingne, Rihanna, Kate Bosworth, and Reese Witherspoon (who lost her Met Ball virginity on Monday), all wearing custom-made ensembles by the designer.
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Actress Kristen Stewart seemed to have dressed for last year's punk theme rather than this year's Charles James one, but nevertheless looked on-trend in a black, heavily-embellished illusion dress with a tulle skirt by Chanel and a pair of Louboutins.
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Singer Rita Ora sparkled in a glistening gold Donna Karan dress with lace-up, thigh-high heels.
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Arguably one of the world's hottest couples, Gisele arrived in a laser-cut black Balenciaga gown and Fred Leighton jewels, while Tom sported a sleek, classic tuxedo.
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Oscar-winner (and People's 'Most Beautiful' person) channeled her inner-flapper with a bright green netted, jeweled, and feathered Prada frock with a matching headband.
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Ignoring the two bagel-looking-buns on her head, SJP (co-chair of the event) took the Charles James theme seriously with a black and white custom Oscar de la Renta gown and Fred Leighton jewels.
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Wearing Oscar de la Renta, of course, supermodel Karlie Kloss shined in a strapless black-and-gold gown with elbow-length leather gloves.
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The models all wore custom Topshop, with Jenner in a blush-colored strapless satin gown, Iman in a light grey backless dress, Dunn in a voluminous, bright yellow piece, and Garn in a pale blue organza number.
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Victoria Beckham looked chic in a white floor-length dress from her own Pre-Fall 2014 collection, while husband David coordinated in a Ralph Lauren suit and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Model Kate Upton, who walked the red carpet alongside Domenico Dolce of Dolce & Gabbana, sported a black chantilly lace, ruched dress and a floral headpiece by the designer.
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Katie Holmes channeled her inner-princess with a billowing yellow Marchesa gown (with maroon floral embroidery on the bodice) and burgundy Christian Louboutin pumps.
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The model may have looked chic in her hip-hugging nude Vera Wang dress, but her bold purple lipstick was the evening's show stopper.
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Emma Stone wore a two piece, two-toned pink Thakoon ensemble, while her boyfriend, Andrew Garfield, sported a Band of Outsiders metallic shawl collar blazer, black 'tux' trousers, and patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes.
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The Girls actress sported a flattering, coral-colored Oscar de la Renta gown with a flowing train, Fred Leighton jewelry, and Brian Atwood heels.
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Longtime friends and collaborators Riccardo Tisci (of Givenchy) and Naomi Campbell took the red carpet by storm, with the supermodel sporting a baby pink pleated dress embroidered with crystals and sequins and a coordinating ostrich feather stole, all by the designer.
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Newly engaged couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heard walked the red carpet in a black Ralph Lauren suit and cane and a long-sleeved silver embroidered Giambattista Valli Couture gown with Fred Leighton jewels, respectively.
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The Olsen twins kept things conservative, with Ashley in a navy vintage Chanel dress with gold buttons and Mary-Kate in a pin-striped vintage Ferre gown.
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The couple made a rare red carpet appearance in a custom black tuxedo and nude beaded gown, respectively, both by Gucci.
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Arriving just after boyfriend (and co-chair) Bradley Cooper, model Suki Waterhouse looked stunning in a tiered, light pink and grey silk organza strapless gown by Burberry.
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Actress Charlize Theron took to the red carpet in a black and white strapless Dior Haute Couture gown and Fred Leighton jewels alongside boyfriend, Sean Penn, who sported a traditional tuxedo.
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