The red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala, an annual fund-raiser for the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute, is a crossroad of the arts, fashion and entertainment. Anna Wintour issues the dress code with the Costume Institute’s fashion exhibition in mind. This year’s show is “China: Through the Looking Glass.”
Emma Roberts in Ralph Lauren.
Ms. Huntington-Whiteley in Atelier Versace.
Kristin Wiig in a dress by Mr. Gurung by her side.
Kate Hudson in a dress by Michael Kors.
Adriana Lima is sultry in Marc Jacobs!
Lee Daniels and Naomi Campbell, both in Burberry.
Uma Thurman in Atelier Versace.
Tang Wei in Burberry.
Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga.
Jennifer Lopez in Versace.
Ms. Clooney in Maison Margiela. Mr. Clooney in Armani.
The Biebs in Balmain
Kim Kardashian West in Peter Dundas for Roberto Cavalli.
Beyonce in a custom-made Givenchy Gown



















