2007 Costume Institute Gala

Tom Ford

>> Video: RJ Cutler's "The Met Ball" Short Film —Vogue posted a short video on the planning of this year's American Woman-themed Costume Institute Gala, but if you're looking for a more in-depth peek behind the scenes, The September Issue's director RJ Cutler produced a short film, The Met Ball, leading up to and covering the 2007 Paul Poiret-themed event, which was just posted online in its entirety.
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>> Video: RJ Cutler's "The Met Ball" Short Film —Vogue posted a short video on the planning of this year's American Woman-themed Costume Institute Gala, but if you're looking for a more in-depth peek behind the scenes, The September Issue's director RJ Cutler produced a short film, The Met Ball, leading up to and covering the 2007 Paul Poiret-themed event, which was just posted online in its entirety. Among the highlights, Hamish Bowles trying on a robe at Tom Ford, which he calls "a bit too queeny for me," and Sally Singer summing up the event as such: "It's one of those evenings where there's no real inherent value to the meal -— it's a fashion dinner so there's never an inherent value to the meal; the whole point is to go to the bathroom a lot to keep looking at people as you go in and out of the bathroom, and see who's in the bathroom." [Part 1, Part 2]

Condensed Sugar: The East Coast Oscars Reign!
Lindsay Lohan

Condensed Sugar: The East Coast Oscars Reign!

Monday night marked the most star-filled event we've seen in months (literally), the Costume Institute Gala at The Met.
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Monday night marked the most star-filled event we've seen in months (literally), the Costume Institute Gala at The Met. Most of the women looked totally fabulous, but there were a few who were, um, less stunning. Here's what else went down:

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Who Looks Better in a Ballet Bun?
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Who Looks Better in a Ballet Bun?

Both Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan opted for mature ballet-style buns at the Costume Institute Gala in NYC.
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Both Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan opted for mature ballet-style buns at the Costume Institute Gala in NYC. Although they both look very pretty, I think Mischa pulled off her bun with just a tad more class, since it was smoother and sleeker than LL's messier 'do. Who do you think looked better?

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Love It or Hate It? Kate Bosworth's 1920s-Inspired 'Do
Love It or Hate It

Love It or Hate It? Kate Bosworth's 1920s-Inspired 'Do

Kate Bosworth found her inner flapper at the Costume Institute Gala this week, complete with a pretty, if overly prim, 1920s-inspired bob.
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Kate Bosworth found her inner flapper at the Costume Institute Gala this week, complete with a pretty, if overly prim, 1920s-inspired bob. What do you think of this slick hairstyle?

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Costume Institute Gala Round Up: Love It or Hate It?
Costume Institute Gala Fashions

Costume Institute Gala Round Up: Love It or Hate It?

Wow! The fashion and beauty looks last night at the Met's Costume Institute Gala were simply out of this world and kept us busy all day long!
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Wow! The fashion and beauty looks last night at the Met's Costume Institute Gala were simply out of this world and kept us busy all day long! We wanted to make sure you got a chance to vote on all the red carpet looks, so click on the links below and tell us what you thought. Who were my faves? Not the usual suspects actually: Kate Bosworth, Mischa Barton, Mary-Kate Olsen and Liv Tyler! Who were your favorites? There are just so many to choose from...

  • Amanda Peet
  • America Ferrera
  • Anna Wintour
  • Ashley Olsen
  • Brooke Shields
  • Cameron Diaz
  • Camilla Belle
  • Cate Blanchett Gown
  • Cate Blanchett Hair
  • Chloe Sevigny
  • Christina Ricci
  • Christy Turlington
  • Claire Danes
  • Ellen Pompeo
  • Eva Mendes
  • Gisele Bundchen
  • Jennifer Garner
  • Jennifer Hudson
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Jessica Simpson Gown
  • Jessica Simpson Makeup
  • Kate Moss
  • Kate Bosworth
  • Kirsten Dunst
  • Lindsay Lohan
  • Liv Tyler Gown
  • Liv Tyler Makeup
  • Lucy Liu
  • Mary-Kate Olsen
  • Mischa Barton
  • Renee Zellweger
  • Sandra Bullock
  • Scarlett Johansson
    • Even More Stars at The Costume Institute Gala!!
    Hilary Swank

    Even More Stars at The Costume Institute Gala!!

    Just when you thought you had seen everyone at last night's Costume Institute Gala, here's another whole crop of gorgeous celebs who made it out!
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    Just when you thought you had seen everyone at last night's Costume Institute Gala, here's another whole crop of gorgeous celebs who made it out! Christina Ricci had it right when she announced: "It's the East Coast Oscars!" The night was really about the designers, but lucky for us they choose some of our absolute favorites to model their creations on the red carpet -- like Scarlett for Stella McCartney and Lucy for Zac Posen. Kate Bosworth and Emily Blunt, on the other hand, stuck with their real life men. Be sure to weigh in on some of the best and worst of the red carpet Fashions and Beauty looks!

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    TONS more pics including Parker Posey, Hilary Swank, George Lucas, Chris Evans, Claudia Schiffer, Jimmy Fallon, Rose McGowan, Donald Trump and many many more so just read more

    Love It or Hate It? Cate Blanchett's Crown of Hair
    Love It or Hate It

    Love It or Hate It? Cate Blanchett's Crown of Hair

    I am usually a big fan of the beautiful Cate Blanchett; the actress makes great choices when it comes to hair, makeup, and clothes.
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    I am usually a big fan of the beautiful Cate Blanchett; the actress makes great choices when it comes to hair, makeup, and clothes. But I'm not sure what she was thinking at last night's Costume Institute Gala with this teased-up up 'do. What do you think?

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    John & Jess Came With Dates, Left With Each Other
    Jessica Simpson

    John & Jess Came With Dates, Left With Each Other

    John and Jess may have arrived at last night's Costume Institute Gala with their respective dates -- John with Roberta Armani, Jess with Roberto Cavalli -- but the happy couple met up inside and were sure to leave the party hand in hand.
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    John and Jess may have arrived at last night's Costume Institute Gala with their respective dates -- John with Roberta Armani, Jess with Roberto Cavalli -- but the happy couple met up inside and were sure to leave the party hand in hand. While on the red carpet, Jessica's dress and super tan were a bit severe, to say the least, but something about her in a candid setting seems a bit more toned down appropriate. I mean, still in your face sexy, but better? Maybe I'm crazy, though. Mostly, I just love seeing these two together. Also, can we talk a minute about how hot John Mayer looks? I've said it before, but what a difference a haircut makes -- Edward Scissorhands era Johnny Depp much?

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    So maybe Jess wasn't the best dressed there, who do you think was? To see more of John and Jess in a dress that probably weighs like 50 lbs just read more

    Love It or Hate It? Jessica's Glitzy Glam
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    Love It or Hate It? Jessica's Glitzy Glam

    At last night's Poiret: King of Fashion Costume Institute Gala in New York, Jessica Simpson fully abandoned the natural look she's been sporting with John Mayer and went glitzy glam with bronzed skin, red hair, and very full red lips.
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    At last night's Poiret: King of Fashion Costume Institute Gala in New York, Jessica Simpson fully abandoned the natural look she's been sporting with John Mayer and went glitzy glam with bronzed skin, red hair, and very full red lips. What do you think?

    Love It or Hate It? Liv Tyler's High-Contrast Beauty
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    Love It or Hate It? Liv Tyler's High-Contrast Beauty

    Liv Tyler looked pretty in pale at last night's Poiret: King of Fashion Costume Institute Gala in New York.
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    Liv Tyler looked pretty in pale at last night's Poiret: King of Fashion Costume Institute Gala in New York. I like the way she sets off her fair skin and green dress with dramatic eyeliner and red lips. What do you guys think?

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