Beam me up Giorgio

by Bam Bam
The MET Costume Institute Gala is an annual feast for the eyes that brings together A list celebrities, models, designers, and fashion insiders decked in above and beyond Oscar worthy couture.  This year’s $7,500 a head extravaganza was in celebration of the newest MET exhibition – SUPERHEROES: FASHION AND FANTASY, and honoured Italian superstar designer Giorgio Armani.    

American Vogue’s Anna Wintour took the action hero theme and ran with it, or rather had her assistants do the running for her. She showed up in the evening’s most daring gown – a Space Odessey inspired, Chanel chic voluminous concoction designed by Mr. Lagerfeld.  

The usual suspects - Victoria Bekham and Jennifer Lopez – really dropped the ball on this one. Even with her killer post baby bod and style team at her whim, J Lo managed to look frumpy and tired. Posh on the other hand, concealed her malnourished frame in some sort of floor length vintage stripper robe, the kind that gets taken off during the second song to reveal latex g-string. Newbie style icon Katie Holmes dazzled from the neck down in a gorgeous red dress and unexpected blue pumps. Unfortunately, her face was a disaster with layers of caked on bronzer making her look like a shiny Curious George doll. 

Here are some red carpet looks that caught our eye: 

Anna Wintour in Chanel.

Canadian model Coco Rocha with Anja Rubik – both in Emilio Pucci.

Diane Kruger in Alberta Ferretti, Joshua Jackson in Yves Saint Laurent.

Eva Longoria in Marchesa.

Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen in Diane von Furstenberg with Christian Louboutin (brilliant – check out his shoes!!!) in Tom Ford.

Clive Owen in Giorgio Armani. What a stud.

Caroline Trentini in vintage Thierry Mugler. Recipient of best ‘little black dress’ award. Hands down.

The Daily Telegraph’s Hilary Alexander in Manish Arora.

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Peter Som. LOVE!

Zac Posen with Kate Mara in Zac Posen.

Christina Ricci in Givenchy Haute Couture. Stunning!

Jessica Stam in Proenza Schouler and Jimmy Choo shoes.