What a difference a year makes! While stars rebelled just 52 weeks ago at Punk: Chaos to Couture, the 2013 gala feels like a world apart from this year's Charles James: Beyond Fashion theme. With a "White Tie and Decorations" dress code that WWD has translated to mean "full evening dress — a black tailcoat, waistcoat, a wing collar shirt and a white bow tie," we're expecting a complete 180 from celebrity attendees.
And lest there be any doubts that punk is so last year, leave it to Madonna to make a statement to that point. With the above Instagram captioned "What i wanted to wear to Met Ball but Anna said Not this year! So I'm gonna work on music instead? #artforfreedom," Madge sent out a warning to this year's guests: dress to the nines, or don't bother showing. So, we're calling you out Kanye West, Kate Bosworth, Kristen Stewart, et al. — your style antics may have worked at the Costume Institute, but these looks won't fly at the Anna Wintour Costume Center. Source: Instagram user Madonna
Cleavage, spikes, thigh-highs, chains, a dog collar — let us count the ways the event committee might take issue with Madonna's Givenchy haute couture ensemble. Fortunately for Madonna, we are well assured she couldn't care less what anyone thinks!
No tie, no service, Kanye.
Last year, Kate was ready to rock in Balmain. This year she'd be told to roll.
A crop top and sneakers? Not this year, Olivia and Jason (even if you are new parents).
Though few women would say "no" to this quarterback, Anna might do just that if Tom were to arrive in a blue suit jacket. The same could be said of the irresistible Gisele, who would certainly be going against the ball-gown theme in Anthony Vaccarello's chainmail mini.
Yes, it's Chanel. No, January wouldn't get past the gala's velvet rope.
The mullet of dressing! From the waist up, Jason Wu's design would earn the actress full admission, but for Jessica, it's all downhill from there.
Pajamas? For a white-tie affair? Go back to bed, Sofia and Marc.
Need we even explain what sort of issue Anna would take with Kristen's Stella McCartney jumpsuit?
We'll give Miranda credit — she was technically wearing a gown.
Joshua would have to swap both the color and style of his red tie if he wanted to make it past Anna's gate.