MET Ball 2009

Kate Moss and Marc Jacobs

Marion Cotillard and John Galliano

Lou Doillon and Olivier Theyskens

Helena Christensen and Zac Posen

Isabeli Fontana and Francisco Costa

Alek Wek

Catherine McNeil and Roland Mouret

Leighton Meester

The annual Costume Institute Gala is probably one of the most exciting events of the year, merely eclipsed by awards season. The ball is held annually by US Vogue and is always an extravagant affair. The theme of the night was 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion', and was hosted by uber designer and model Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss. Some fashion favourites were Marion Cotillard and Lou Doillon in Nina Ricci - the French do it best. Other fashion hits were Alek Wek who wore Emanuel Ungaro - the fuchsia set off her skin tone perfectly, and Kate Bosworth who went gothic in a lace Stella McCartney and red lipstick. I really did not understand Leighton Meester's outfit by Louis Vuitton. I appreciate that she wanted to be a little different, but there was just too much going on. Some looks work solely on runway or even on print but I don't think they necessarily translate otherwise...maybe if she lost the tights. Hit or miss?

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