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Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli Next Up For Costume Institute Exhibit - Plus Themes From the Past

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:37:46 PDT

This year's success of the Costume Institute's Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit left us wondering how the MET was going to top the record-breaking show. WWD just reported that the Costume Institute’s Harold Koda and Andrew Bolton have chosen to showcase the work of Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli for its next exhibit in Spring 2012. More details to come, but, for now, see who else has been featured at the Costume Institute in the past years.

Sneak Peek! The Costume Institute's American Woman Exhibit

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:22 PDT

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!

Met Gala Trivia - How Well Do You Know American Style?

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:50:22 PDT

The 2010 Costume Institute Gala is nearing - be sure to look out for our Love It or Hate It? polls Monday evening - and this year's theme is American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity. To get you prepared, I've put together this fun trivia on all things Americana. It covers everything from Jackie O to denim to the Gibson girl. You ready? Rock on.

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Oprah, Anna Wintour, and Patrick Robinson to Host Costume Institute's American Woman Exhibit

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:04:46 PDT

Let's see, this year we explored models as muses, the year before we dodged superheroes. 2010's Costume Institute will be all about American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity. “The story of the American woman is really a story of the power of fashion to shape and define identity,” said Andrew Bolton, curator of the Costume Institute. The exhibit will examine our country's fashion between 1890 and 1940 with articles transferred over from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection. To go with the all-American theme, Oprah, Anna Wintour, and Gap's Patrick Robinson will act as co-chairs for the event. While we patiently wait for next year's red carpet, play our awesome Met Costume Institute Gala Faceoff and win cash prizes!

Fab Flash: "Poiret: King of Fashion" at the Met in NYC

FabSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:59:01 PDT

Two of the most influential people in fashion today, Anna Wintour and Balenciaga designer, Nicolas Ghesquière, along with a whole bunch of A-List celebs, gathered at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute to Celebrate Paul Poiret last night. Everybody who is anybody attended the Gala and they were dressed to impress.

Paul Poiret was a fashion pioneer who freed women of corsetry and adopted shocking colors and exotic references of the Ballets Russes to the haute couture. The height of his career was pre-World War I France when he was dubbed the undisputed "King of Fashion." As we know fashion is cyclic, so not only are we going to be seeing more of his influence on the runways but his pieces are now official works of art.

A lot of you showed interest in fashion's emerging Great Gatsby direction so if you happen to be in NYC between May 9 – August 5 be sure to check out this exhibit!

Vote on all of last night's red carpet fashions here. To see more photos of Anna, Nicolas and the exhibit,

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Isla Fisher Brings Her Girls Olive and Elula to See the Sights of FAO Schwarz

Allie Merriam — Fri, 27 May 2011 06:04:22 PDT

Isla Fisher had the help of a buddy yesterday as she brought her daughters, Oliva and Elula Cohen, to FAO Schwarz. The actress and her family have been hanging out in the Big Apple for the last few weeks, and it seems they are already acquainted with city's most fun spots. Isla visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Costume Institute Gala, then explored some West Village hangouts for lunch with her pal Naomi Watts. Isla also took a solo Summer stroll two days ago, looking ready for warm temperatures in a floral sundress. She's gearing up to start working on The Great Gatsby with costar Leonardo DiCaprio, who's been enjoying a break between projects over in Europe with friends like Naomi Campbell and his new love interest, Blake Lively.

Your Bridal Style: Inspired by the Royal Wedding Dress

OnSugar — Thu, 05 May 2011 12:45:50 PDT

If you're still swooning after Kate Middleton's royal wedding dress style, check out OnSugar blogger Fashion Funhouse Emporium's affordable wedding dress alternatives.

1) Babydoll short lace dress Delphine Manivet at Lovely Bridal, Under $7000 2) Floor length mermaid lace gown by Allure Bridals, Under $1000 3) Floor length A-line lace gown by Jorma Bridal, $345 4)Long sleeve short shift dress by BHLDN, $650 5) A-line gown with lace overlay, White by Vera Wang for David's Bridal, $1300 6) Kate Middleton in Alexander McQueen

The Princess's dress was safe and classic in all sense of the words. More crowd pleasing, she chose the Alexander McQueen label, the designer who before his untimely death was an industry darling and now, is even more heralded, even being honored with an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute titled Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.

Not only was the dress tastefully appropriate for a royal wedding, but you can bet a whole batch of brides will be seeking both sleeves and lace. Check out these different matrimonial styles for brides to be without the Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton wedding dress budget.

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Gisele, Kristen, Beyoncé, Gwyneth, and More Bring Sexy Style to the 2011 Met Gala - Hundreds of Pictures!

Lauren Turner — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:20:46 PDT

The 2011 Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute's Gala was a star-studded affair in NYC Monday night. The event is one of fashion's biggest nights of the year and the ladies certainly didn't disappoint on the red carpet. Nicole Richie kicked off the neutral looks in a bright white Jason Wu and Emma Roberts followed suit in a cutout Michael Kors. Pregnant Kate Hudson dressed her curves in Stella McCartney while Gwyneth Paltrow highlighted her hot body in a skintight backless gown by the same designer. Ashley Greene looked elegant in a one-of-a-kind Donna Karan gown after recently finishing up work on Breaking Dawn and Naomi Watts sparkled in sheer Stella McCartney.

Gossip Girl's Blake Lively had Karl Lagerfeld on her arm when she arrived in Chanel and Elizabeth Banks dazzled in a gold sequin Tommy Hilfiger. Jessica Alba, who turned 30 just last week, wrapped her baby bump in a metallic Ralph Lauren and posed for pictures with Cash Warren on their way inside. Diane Kruger left little to the imagination in a thigh-baring Jason Wu on the arm of boyfriend Joshua Jackson. SJP paid tribute to the evening's theme of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty in a dress by the late artist after first wearing his work to the 2006 Gala. Jennifer Hudson was stunning in strapless Vera Wang, which she accessorized with her bright smile and a side ponytail.

The night wasn't all about light looks though, as there were plenty of ladies donning dark dresses. Beyoncé Knowles sacrificed comfort for fashion in a daring Pucci that barely allowed her to walk, but luckily Jay-Z was by her side to help her up the stairs. Michelle Williams upped the sexiness in smoky makeup and a Miu Miu number and Sofia Vergara's black Carolina Herrera gown was accented by floral embroidery. Rihanna joined the many ladies decked out in Stella McCartney with her lacy black look while Penelope Cruz chose ruffles to accent her Oscar de la Renta creation. Designer Ashley Olsen, who's a staple at the annual fete, was understated in vintage Christian Dior but her puffy ivory sleeves provided plenty of interest.

Red was a hot hue of the evening and Gisele Bundchen started the trend in Alexander McQueen. She shared a little PDA with her handsome husband, Tom Brady, who was looking dapper with his slicked back hair. Jennifer Lopez also brought her man, Marc Anthony, though her bright Gucci was the one getting all the attention. Glee's Lea Michele wasn't the only small screen star in crimson, since her costar Dianna Agron also showed up in the bright color. Kristen Stewart had a different take on the trendy solid look when she stepped out in a sexy Proenza Schouler. The actress was solo on her way into the event since Robert Pattinson's been busy taking care of overseas press duties for Water For Elephants.

Other colors made their way onto the red carpet including Zoe Saldana's cheery yellow Calvin Klein column and Ginnifer Goodwin's bold green cutout dress, which was actually from Topshop! Model Brooklyn Decker contributed to the rainbow in her neon pink Michael Kors after getting ready with friends and Isla Fisher accented her gorgeous hair with a sequined Tory Burch. Emma Stone took a break from filming The Amazing Spider-Man to step out in a floral Lanvin and Eva Mendes was a vision in royal blue Stella McCartney.

There were so many more stylish women to see last night, so be sure to check out the gallery with HUNDREDS of pictures from the 2011 Met Gala. Also, be sure to weigh in on your 2011 Met Gala red-carpet favorites with Fab and Bella's live love it or leave it polls!

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Danny Feekes — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:00:17 PDT

The stars came out in full force to celebrate the great Alexander McQueen at the 2011 Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute's Gala. There were a few who wore the late designer's pieces to the event, but many who opted to wear other houses. Anna Wintour stuck to her traditional Chanel, as did new face Blake Lively, while others opted for something less traditional - most notably Ginnifer Goodwin in custom Topshop. There's so much more, though, so before we wrap up our Met Gala coverage, click through to see all of last night's gorgeous glamor.
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Take a Peek Inside the Costume Institute Gala!

Allie Merriam — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:18:00 PDT

The red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala was well-covered by reporters and photographers, but now we have a look inside the Met Ball itself! Gwyneth Paltrow headed inside to chat with her Pucci-clad pal Beyoncé Knowles, other ladies posed solo, and couples mingled with their friends. There was so much to see inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, so click through for a few select snaps from the party!