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2009 Met Costume Institute Gala

Fashion's Biggest Names Hit Red Carpet

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The Met Costume Institute Gala has been called the Oscars of fashion for its glittering red carpet full of designers, models and celebrities. The 2009 theme, "The Models as Muse: Embodying Fashion" was hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

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Model Kate Moss wears a dramatic gold lame dress and turban by designer Marc JacobsMarc Jacobs and Kate MossVogue editor Anna Wintour hosts the annual MET Costume Institute Gala event.Anna WintourJessica Biel wore a corseted red Versace gown with hi-low hemline to the 2009 MET Costume Institute Jessica BielMary-Kate Olsen wore a vintage silver lace Christian Lacroix gown to the 2009 Met Costume Institute Mary-Kate Olsen
Eva Longoria Parker wore a black keyhole Diane von Furstenberg dress to the 2009 Met Costume InstituEva Longoria ParkerRenee Zellweger wore a green strapless Carolina Herrera dress to the 2009 Met Costume Institute GalaRenee ZellwegerKaty Perry wore a bright blue gown with Cleopatra-style collar to the 2009 Met Costume Institute GalKaty PerryTyra Banks wore a strapless black metallic Badgley Mischka dress to the 2009 Met Costume Institute GTyra Banks
Madonna donned a Louis Vuitton getup (including bunny ears) for the 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala.MadonnaElizabeth Hurley wore a confection from Elie Saab in blush, adorned with rosettes.Elizabeth HurleyHelena Christiansen wore a Marc Jacobs dress that spells out "Vogue" to the 2009 Met Costume InstituHelena ChristiansenKate Beckinale wore a frothy Marchesa gown for the 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala.Kate Beckinsale

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