Beyond Fashion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art kicked of its annual Costume Institute Gala Benefit last night where the stars came out to put their best fashion foot forward. A drastic change from last year's punk exhibit, the Costume Institute Gala exudes elegance at its finest, showcasing the great American designer, Charles James. Charles James was considered an American couturier, although impossible as couture designers are only deemed haute couture by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in France, and you must be a French based designer. Despite the extreme exclusivity of the haute couture community, Charles James' designs were immaculate. Charles really had a passion for what he did and incorporated elements of art, math and science to execute his architectural masterpieces.

The exhibit is open to the public May 8th and runs until August 10, 2014. Upon arrival you can see 75 of the most breathtaking designs produced by the famed designer throughout the extent of his career. This year's exhibit utilizes the new Anna Wintour Costume Center and the first floor's Special Exhibition Galleries.

This year the stars, socialites and fashion experts gracefully walked down fashion's hottest red carpet in gorgeous ball gowns fit for the event. Below are just some of the styles from last nights Gala.

Worst Dressed #5

Lena Dunham in Giambattista Valli

Worst Dressed #4

Kate Upton in Dolce & Gabana

Worst Dressed #3

Beyonce in Givenchy

Worst Dressed #2

Solange Knowles in 3.1 Phillip Lim

 Worst Dressed #1

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka in Thom Browne

Best Dressed #5

Eddie Redmayne in Burberry

Best Dressed #4

Rihanna in Stella McCartney

Best Dressed #3

Liu Wen in Zac Posen

Best Dressed #2

Karolina Kurkova in Marchesca

Best Dressed #1

Naomi Watts in Givenchy

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