With a job like hers, Anna Wintour is no stranger to glamorous outfits that are guaranteed to impress. Still, with this year's Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art marking the official big christening of the Anna Wintour Costume Center Exhibition, we can't be wrong in thinking that her gown was extra important. Whether or not you agree, scroll through to see all the styles we've seen Vogue's editor in chief select for the lauded event since 1988 (including all that custom Chanel).
In 1993, with Calvin Klein and Si Newhouse, for Diana Vreeland: Immoderate Style.
In 1997 with Andre Leon Talley for the Costume Institute's tribute to Gianni Versace.
In 2004, wearing Christian Dior couture for Dangerous Liasons: The Art of Seduction.
In 2005, wearing Chanel couture with Shelby Bryan, for Celebrating Chanel.
In 2008, wearing Chanel couture for Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.
In 2009, wearing Chanel couture, for The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion.
In 2010, wearing Chanel couture, for American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.
In 2011, wearing Spring 2011 Chanel couture, for Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.
In 2012, wearing custom Prada, for Impossible Conversations: Schiaparelli and Prada.
In 2013, wearing custom Spring 2013 Chanel Couture, for Punk: Chaos to Couture.
In 2014, wearing a gown with sheer fabric at the neck and shoulders, for Charles James: Beyond Fashion.