Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy” - Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday.

CAMILLE BELLE
A far cry from her 10,000 BC togs, the lovely actress captivates in her Giorgio Armani Privé aquamarine silk organza gown with Swarovski crystals and Fred Leighton jewels.

MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL
Arriving on the arm of designer Peter Som (not pictured), the Dark Knight actress is charming in her purple frock and antique Fred Leighton jewels

TAYLOR SWIFT
No trace of a small town girl in this country singer's Badgley Mischka Couture gold and bronze sequined fishtail gown and matching Badgley Mischka accessories.

JENNIFER CONNELLY
The face of Balenciaga wears – who else? – a Balenciaga black and white asymmetrical dress with a dazzling necklace.

LIV TYLER
The New Yorker is a modern goddess in her shimmering black one-shoulder Calvin Klein, loose waves and stacks of Fred Leighton bracelets.

HILARY DUFF
The singer sparkles in a silver sequined Elie Saab gown and dramatic Columbian emerald and diamond Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Mary J Blige

FERGIE
Ka-pow! The singer packs a punch in her bold one-armed black Calvin Klein gown and dramatic ponytail

Janet Jakson and JD



Robin Thicke and Wife



Two of my favourite celeb looks at last night's Met Costume Institute Gala in New York were from Blake Lively and Christina Ricci. Blake's recent penchant for Ralph Lauren saw her wear a black fishtail number from the designer's autumn/winter '08 collection. Note: short black evening gloves are making a return.
Scooping my vote for the best-dressed celeb on the night was Christina Ricci. She looked simply divine in a pink and red floor-sweeping gown designed by Givenchy. It was a fantastic choice for the petite actress, with a nod to the gala's Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy theme in embracing a Wonder Woman style bustier. Love the hair and make-up too!




EVA LONGORIA
The star is all ruffled up in her swirling purple Marchesa gown and Jimmy Choo accessories.




Michelle Trachtenberg, you know-the new one from Gossip Girl, also attended last night wearing a Grecian gown. Her choice of dress isn't one of my favourites, could her hero be Xena?

Kate Bosworth wearing a vintage multi-coloured sequinned dress by Chanel Haute Couture. Accompanied by Karl Lagerfeld himself, I am glad to see Kate incorporating a bit of comic-style into her choice of Met gown.
Our very own Thandie Newton flew the flag for the Brits in this lacy black dress and cape from Chanel's autumn/winter 08 collection. I am not overly impressed by her choice, it borders on lingerie, but perhaps if she lost the cape it might not be so nightie-like.



EVA MENDES
The new face of Calvin Klein takes to the red carpet in a sharp turquoise gown from the label and Shoes by Jimmy Choo



SCARLETT JOHANSSON
Accompanied by the designers, the newly engaged 23-year-old diverts attention from her custom made Dolce & Gabbana ivory tulle corseted gown and 19th century Fred Leighton jewels with her own sparkling diamond ring.

Kate Moss and Stella McCartney



It wouldn't be the Met Costume Gala without models, and with so many designers at their fingertips what did some of our favourite models wear last night? Opting against wearing Chanel for once was Claudia Schiffer, who fronted up to the New York bash in this pale blue chiffon dress by Valentino. The Italian designer who also her date for the evening.
Blowing most of her fellow celebs out of the water was Gisele Bundchen whose pale pink halter neck gown, from Versace's autumn/winter '08 collection, screamed red carpet siren. Our highest-earning model was joined by her football star boyfriend, Tom Brady.


Diane Kruger, who is wearing a short silver dress with neck detailing by Alberta Ferretti and bright pink heels. Likewise, Jennifer Lopez oozed early Hollywood glamour in the one-shouldered blue Alberta Ferretti gown, with bling encrusted neckline and cuff.



BEYONCÉ KNOWLES
The newlywed is the picture of femininity in her pale pink strapless silk organza Armani Privé gown and jaw-dropping Lorraine Schwartz jewels


RACHEL BILSON
The petite actress goes for the dark side in her high-necked black Calvin Klein dress and heavy bangs

CLAIRE DANES
The actress shows off her lithe physique in a fitted black silk crepe Narcisco Rodriguez gown and Harry Winston diamonds, accenting her eyes with dramatic smoky makeup



Geroge Clooney The evening's co-host of the "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art makes a dashing duo with his girlfriend, in a vintage black low-backed Giorgio Armani gown.
JULIA ROBERTS AND GIORGIO ARMANI
One of the night's co-hosts is stunning in Cathy Waterman jewels and a silver couture beaded mesh gown by yet another one of the evening's other hosts: Giorgio Armani



On fashion's night of nights we couldn't forget a few of our favourite young starlets. Mischa Barton stood out in this unusual ruffled embellished number designed by Missoni. I definitely wouldn't say it was my favourite look of the night, but it is an improvement on some of her recent disasters. She was joined by Margherita Missoni who chose a rather unflattering tiered strapless gown. I hope she isn't hiding a baby underneath there!
It wouldn't be a New York fashion event without those twin style mavens - the Olsens. Escorted by shoe guru Christian Louboutin, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen arrived at the glamorous bash wearing Diane von Furstenberg.
Showing off their individual styles, the twins failed to inspire in their choices of gowns. Although if I had to choose one it would be Ashley's black column dress with cut-out sides over Mary-Kate's granny-esque gold number. However both girls seem a stranger to a decent hair and make-up artist. Tut, tut!




DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM
While the soccer star goes for a classic tuxedo, his always-daring wife is dramatic in an ivory vintage Giorgio Armani beaded evening dressing coat from the Fall 1989 collection.



NAOMI WATTS
The new mom is an all-out screen siren in her white halter gown, vintage Fred Leighton diamonds and red lips




Katie Holmes continuing her allegiance to Giorgio Armani – he designed her wedding dress! – the star goes for all-out glamour in a vintage red sequined bustier and full ball gown from the designer's Fall 1993 collection paired with striking blue high heels.



Tilda, 47, was accompanied by Justin Bond.