The Metropolitan Costume Institute Gala is best known as the biggest night of the year when it comes to fashion. Every year impressive number of celebrities show off their well toned bodies in luxurious gowns. You probably remember Blake Lively's gray Chanel dress or Miranda Kerr's Marchesa swan gown which brought them to the top of "The Best Dressed" lists of 2011.
Now it's time to find some icons of style for 2012: We bring you the pictures and
you decide who was 'a hit' and who was 'a miss' of this year's Met Gala evening.
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| Beyonce in Givenchy |
Queen B was a showstopper in a sheer black-purple Givenchy gown, while Leighton Meester, a girl famous for her role in a teenage hit "Gossip Girl", stunned every present person in a beautiful gold Marchesa dress. She completed the look with some Harry Winston jewelry and just a touch of suntan.
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| Leighton Meester |
Our favorites were also Hilary Swank & Jessica Alba, both in Michael Kors, Sofia Vergara in a dress by Marchesa, Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren and Ashley Greene who opted for a white gown designed by Donna Karan.
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| Sofia Vergara with Harry Winston jewelry |
Dianna Agron, Julianne Hough, Emily Blunt, LaLa Anthony, Kristen Bell, January Jones and Beyonce's little sis Solange Knowles decided to follow current biggest trends, so they chose breathtaking designer gowns in vibrant colors. Coco Rocha even chose a color-blocking combo and officially made herself a fashion IT girl. |
| Dianna Agron in Carolina Herrera |
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| Julianne Hough in Carolina Herrera |
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| Emily Blunt in a coral gown by Calvin Klein |
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| LaLa Anthony in Zac Posen |
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| Kristen Bell in Tommy Hilfiger |
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| Solange Knowles in Rachel Roy |
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| January Jones in Versace |
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| Coco Rocha in vintage Givenchy |
Most invitees decided to go for Prada as a symbol of imperishability, impeccable style and luxury. Even The Devil herself, Anna Vintour, opted for a white gown designed by this Italian fashion house.
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| Milla Jovovich |
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| Kate Bosworth |
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| Linda Evangelista |
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| Amber Valetta |
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| Anna Vintour |
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| Diane Kruger |
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| Gwyneth Paltrow |
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| Jessica Biel |
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| Eva Mendes |
Sequins trend shows no sign of abating which was proven by some of the most influential women in show business: Cameron Diaz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Gisele Bundchen, Nina Dobrev and many more dazzled on the red carpet in sequin covered gowns.
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| Cameron Diaz in Stella McCartney |
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| Gisele in Givenchy |
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| Kate Upton in Michael Kors |
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| Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior Couture |
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| Melania Trump in Marc Bouwer Couture |
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| Eccentric Lana Del Rey in Altuzarra |
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| Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Burberry |
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| Lea Michelle wore a Diane Von Furstenberg gown |
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| Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan |
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| Liv Tyler in Givenchy Couture |
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| Jessica Pare in L'Wren Scott |
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| Katherine McPhee and her orange Elie Saab sequined dress |
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| Karolina Kurkova was one of the bravest celebs in her Rachel Zoe gown |
Rihanna was one of the best dressed celebs this evening according to fashion experts. She stayed true to her style and chose a black leather dress by Tom Ford. Rooney Mara was no surprise in a black lace dress opposed to her porcelain complexion. It seems like Sarah Jessica Parker looked up to her alter ego Carrie Bradshaw and picked an unusual floral gown which she matched with floral pointed heels.
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| Rihanna/Tom Ford |
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| Rooney Mara was just another celeb in Givenchy |
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| Sarah Jessica Parker in Valentino |
Young Dakota Fanning is definitely growing up into a fashionista. She opted for a pastel Louis Vuitton gown and looked better than many celebrities on Met Gala eve. Singer M.I.A.wore a floral Stella McCartney with not so appropriate high heels. Rashida Jones and cute Victoria Justice also chose floral print for this occasion, while Brooklyn Decker, Vera Wang, Jessica Stam, Paula Patton and Scarlett Johansson played safe with pastel colors.
