2010 Costume Institute

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Red Carpet Arrivals at the 2010 Costume Institute Ball

After last year's "Model as Muse" parade of teeny tiny minis, long dresses are ruling the red carpet for the 2010 "American Woman"-themed Costume Institute ball.

After last year's "Model as Muse" parade of teeny tiny minis, long dresses are ruling the red carpet for the 2010 "American Woman"-themed Costume Institute ball. Anna Wintour in Chanel Haute Couture, Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein, Bee Shaffer in Balenciaga, Kate Bosworth in Valentino Haute Couture, Oprah Winfrey in custom Oscar de la Renta, and Emma Watson in Burberry—all opted for floor-length gowns. The few notable exceptions were Blake Lively in a barely there Marchesa, Hilary Rhoda in red and black Prabal Gurung, Gisele Bundchen in fringed Alexander Wang, and Carey Mulligan in purple Miu Miu. Click below for images straight from the red carpet at the Met.

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Sneak Peek! The Costume Institute's American Woman Exhibit

The annual Costume Institute Met Gala is Monday, and we couldn't be more excited.
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The annual Costume Institute Met Gala is Monday, and we couldn't be more excited. While the highly anticipated American woman-inspired exhibit isn't open to the public until May 5, we're granting you exclusive backstage access. Get ready to bask in beautiful vintage gowns dating as far back as 1890 — wow. Check out our live Love It or Hate It red carpet coverage of the Met Gala May 3!

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Gap Teams Up With Rodarte, Alexander Wang, and More to Dress Met Gala Attendees!

Playing into this year's American Woman theme for the Costume Institute Gala is Gap's Patrick Robinson.

Playing into this year's American Woman theme for the Costume Institute Gala is Gap's Patrick Robinson. The VP of global design has teamed up with some kickass CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winners — like Alexander Wang and Rodarte — to dress some of our Fab faves for the illustrious Met Gala coming up next Monday. Want to see who's wearing what? Here's the scoop.

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