The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit took place last night. You would think that in this day and age, there would be someone, at least ONE person, who was actually wearing something dramatically interesting on the red carpet, rather than boring evening wear. (I am not a big fan of evening wear, its the most overrated fashion product.) I am not saying there wasn’t anything nice on the red carpet, there was, but it’s all the same repetive, boring tat.
I Love…
Anne Hathaway's fairytale Valentino dress. Yes, she looks a bit psychotic in this photo, and possibly too thin, but if you are going to wear a puffy, strapless, shiny evening dress, this is the way to do it.
Bee Shaffer in this Balenciaga dress. It is classic and flattering. But who the hell is Bee Shaffer? Has she done anything other than BE Anna Wintour's daughter?
Blake Lively in Marchesa. I was a bit torn on this one, but she looks great tanned with her hair slicked back, and she can get away with crazy dresses like this.
Carey Mulligan in Miu Miu. She always looks good, and it is really nice to see a young actress dressing appropriately young.
Chloe Sevigny in Proenza Schouler. It's a bit stuffy, and a bit weird, but at least she is making a statement that is not just "boring evening gown."
Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein. Fantastic, beautiful, and she is the best dressed of the evening.
January Jones in Yves Saint Laurent. OK, her hair and makeup look weird, and why is she standing like a robot? But at least the dress is beautiful
Jessica Alba in Sophie Theallet for Gap. I don't understand how this is very Sophie Theallet, or Gap, but it is a beautiful evening gown.
Jessica Biel in Ralph Lauren. Another classic one that looks good.
Oprah Winfrey in Oscar de la Renta. Only Oprah and her bust can get away with this OTT dress.
Sarah Jessica Parker in Halston. I am not a fan of SJP, but she looks naturally beautiful in this dress, with her lovely tan and the flower in her hair.
I Loathe…
Andre Leon Talley and Whoopi Goldberg. This is just bad, and are those women's shoes he is wearing?
Anna Wintour in Chanel Haute Couture. This looks a bit trashy, but also too "mature" (in this case, "mature" is a bad word.)
Coco Rocha in Zac Posen. A hideous gown, and as a model, shouldn't she know how to pose nicely for the camera?
Donatella Versace in Versace. Predictable. Wouldn't it be amazing one day if she wore Prada?
Emma Roberts in Burberry. The slit is WAY too high.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen in Alexander Wang. Even though she is back in shape, it just seems a bit trashy that she is wearing this tight, fringed dress.
Karolina Kurkova in Altuzarra. An apron dress gone wrong.
Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte for Gap. How is this Rodarte, or Gap? And it makes her look 20 years older.
Kristen Stewart in Chanel. Gosh, it's Chanel does goth, really badly.
Maggie Gyllenhaal in Louis Vuitton. Meringue dresses are evil unless you are acting in The Wedding Singer.
All images from Coutorture.
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