The Metropolitan Museum's annual Costume Institute Gala is the most glamorous, fashion forward, star-studded event of the year--it doesn't get bigger, or more directional, than this--and last night's fete was full of all the over-the-top moments we've come to expect from this party. Feting the museum's "Punk: Chaos to Couture" exhibit, the Met Gala drew the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Ashley Olsen, who all turned up in noteworthy ensembles. Whether these tastemakers paid homage to the punk theme (Sienna Miller's studded Burberry jacket) or stuck to a more classic look (Katie Holmes' elegant white Calvin Klein Collection gown) you'll want to see all the high-octane looks from the highly anticipated event. Click through our slideshow to see What They Wore!
Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci custom white hand-embroidered tulle dress with gold zippers cross motif, white metal minaudiere, and white shark-lock sandals; Jennifer Meyer jewelry.
Valentino Haute Couture custom pink coral silk gazar Corolle gown with an insert of nude tulle around the shoulder; Wilfred Rosado custom 7K diamond earrings in reverse-set in 18K white gold.
Balmain dress with 3/4-length sleeves and diamond embroidery on pink lurex jacquard and belt; Salvatore Ferragamo black satin pumps from the Red Carpet Collection.
Rodarte blue, red, and black tie-dye silk satin and white 3D double-faced foam gown from the F/W 13 collection; Van Cleef & Arpels Sonatine ruby and diamond ring set platinum, Fil de l’Eau sapphire and diamond ring set in white gold, and Two Butterfly diamond and pink sapphire ring set in white gold and rose gold.
Rodarte black silk charmeuse and silk tulle gown with black and white beaded embroidery from the F/W 13 collection; Van Cleef & Arpels Etincelles diamond and onyx necklace set in white gold and Birds of Paradise diamond between-the-finger ring set in white gold.
Donna Karan Atelier custom bone leather corseted dress with a crinoline underskirt, embroidered with oxidized antique gold safety pins and studs; Jimmy Choo Candy Clutch and Kafta Platform Sandals; Eddie Borgo custom jewelry.
Emilio Pucci custom red Chantilly lace gown with red sheer point d’esprit panels and ruby red crystal and scarlet bead embroidery, red stingray corset belt, and red stingray studded minaudiere; Pomellato jewelry.
Marc Jacobs dress; Eddie Borgo pave bullseye cone ring, pave hinged plate ring in shiny gunmetal with hand-cut jet pave crystal, and two-finger star ring in shiny gunmetal and rock crystal.
Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci custom black and gray tartan jacket embroidered with silver metal studs and safety pins, shredded fishnet dress, black nappa leather and silver hardware and chains belt, black nappa leather silver hardware gloves, black nappa leather and silver metal chain lock choker necklace, and black studded nappa leather cuffs; Casadei bright prink suede Blade Heels with cream ankle strap.
Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci custom long dress in black cady printed with flame motifs and embroidered with flame cutouts, python corset, python belt with gold eyelets, printed cady gloves, and printed cady thigh-high boots.
Gucci black and gold gown with netted tulle top embroidered with metallic degrade sequins and satin skirt from the F/W 13 collection, deep brown lizard Broadway clutch, and metallic gunmetal open-toe evening shoes.
Anthony Vaccarello black asymmetrical bonded-crepe dress with grommets details; David Yurman diamond Crossover ring, black diamond pave pink ring, diamond band ring, two black diamond band rings, cable coil diamond and black diamond statement ring, two diamond and black diamond and black diamond chain link bracelets, and diamond and black diamond drop earrings.
Vera Wang custom lavender sleeveless v-neck gown with metallic floral print and bubbled lace veiled décolletage, silk, and lace flange detail, and black hand-stitched opera-length leather gloves.
Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci long dress in printed silk chiffon with star motif from the S/S 07 collection, and black and white nappa leather studded shoes; Fred Leighton jewelry.
Burberry studded cropped biker jacket, crepe open-back plunging dress with crystal and stud embellishment, clutch bag, and shoes; Genevieve Jones Teague Ear Cuff; Eddie Borgo Collection metal cone tiara in shiny silver.
Anthony Vaccarello red leather dress with grommets details from the F/W 13 collection; Chopard white diamond cuff bracelet, emerald-cut diamond line bracelets, white gold bands, white diamond bands, and black and white diamond pave cocktail ring with large chrome center from the Golden Diamonds Collection.
Wes Gordon black/gold medallion lace draped blouse with floor-length sweep and black lambskin skinny pants from the F/W 13 collection; Kotur bag; Jennifer Fisher custom blackened pave white diamond hex ring.