Last night’s Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was an amalgamation of fashion technology and punk – well the theme was Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.
Of course, the Met Gala isn’t just a fab red carpet event it is an annual fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. It also ,mark the opening o the latest Met fashion exhibition, which this year focuses on the contrast between handmade haute couture and machine-made fashion. As such the red carpet was a mish mash of stunning elegant gowns that were extravagant in structure to the more peculiar metal clad outfits.
This year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition will feature more than 100 pieces of fashion, both haute couture and ready-to-wear. Expressing and celebrating all techniques used in modern fashion the show highlights old artistry like embroidery, pleating, and lacework, as well as the new machine-made designs such as laser cutting, thermo shaping, and circular knitting. The exhibition also has several workshops, including 3-D printing, in which the public will be able to see these designs take shape.
Anyway, back tot he fashion. See our pick of the best and worst dressed at the Met Gala 2016.
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met gala, Anna Wintour “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Anna Wintour, the Queen of the night, ditched her trademark sunnies and dazzled in this Chanel number
met gala, Jason Statham (L) and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Hot Couple Alert! Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley showed us how to do Mr & Mrs fashion – both are wearing Ralph Lauren
met gala, taylor swift “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Many will say this is Taylor Swift's best look, but we just don't think she truly pulls it off, even if it is Louis Vuitton
met gala, Alicia Vikander “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: As the new face of Louis Vuitton's handbag range it was no surprise to see actress Alicia Vikander rocking LV on the red carpet, with Bulgari jewels adding a final touch
met gala rita ora “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: If she was trying to keep a low profile after the 'Becky with the good hair' speculation, Rita Ora wasn't doing a good job in this loud Vera Wang gown
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
katy perry met gala “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Last year we had Rihanna's omelette dress, this year we have Katy Perry's 'Tamagotchi' dress (the 90s toy was attached to her Prada frock)
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Katy Perry
liberty ross met gala “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala
Best: Model and actress Liberty Ross oozed 1940s glam in a a vintage Galliano gown, David Webb jewellery and a headpiece by Stephen Jones Millinery
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Brie Larson shows Taylor Swift how to do silver shimmer correctly in this Proenza Schouler dress
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Please Riccardo Tisci stop encouraging Madonna to dress like this. The 57 year old is wearing Givenchy
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Kristen Stewart look away – FKA Twigs and Robert Pattinson look ever the cute couple on the red carpet
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala
Best(ies): Expecting mums Emily Blunt and Olivia Wilde showing mums-to-be how to do red carpet glam
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Anna Kendrick accompanies Derek Lam on the red carpet while wearing one of his creations
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: So long red head. A newly brunette Emma Stone maintains her style icon status in this Prada gown
Amy Schumer “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Amy Schumer goes from queen of comedy to queen of the red carpet, wearing Alexander Wang
Best: Emma Watson “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Emma Watson looked demure in her Calvin Klein ensemble
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Lupita Nyong'o just didn't hit the spot for us. Her gravity-defying hair looked way too painful for us to appreciate the Calvin Klein dress
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Lorde looked angelic in her Valentino dress, in spite of the arm cast
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Miranda Kerr, in Louis Vuitton, just didn't seem to hit the dress code for us. and that hair is too drastic
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Kristen Stewart has somehow managed to make Chanel look scruffy
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Jourdan Dunn
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Jeremy Scott and Nicki Minaj
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala
Best: Nicole Kidman
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Beyonce, who was sans Jay Z, looked every inch the superstar in her Givenchy dress
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: We can only assume Solange Knowles's get-up here is an homage to her sister's Lemonade
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Pregnant Blake Lively, in Burberry, proves why she will forever be the best dressed mum
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Rachel McAdams in a gold-beaded Valentino dress with lines from Dante's Divine Comedy
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: It shouldn't work but Jared Leto and Florence Welch work it
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Karolina Kurkova
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Couple The Weeknd and Bella Hadid both in Givenchy
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Amber Heard stuns in a Ralph Lauren Collection custom champagne silk charmeuse evening dress
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Kate Hudson has a goldie moment in a Versace gown
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Sienna Miller looks fab in Gucci
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Cindy Crawford, in Balmain, looks young enough to be in the Kardashian-Jenner clan. Kendall Jenner is wearing Atelier Versace
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Willow Smith and Jaden Smith
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Lily-Rose Melody Depp
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Kate Upton in a Toyshop dress accessorised with her new diamond engagement ring
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Kylie Jenner's Balmian was said to have left her bleeding. the things we do for fashion...
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: We couldn't tell you what films she has ever been in but we can tell you what outfits Kate Bosworth has worn. Loving this Dolce & Gabbana look
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: If we had Jessica Hart 's abs we would be wearing this Azzedine Alaia creation, too
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Zoe Saldana's peacock-style Dolce & Gabbana gown was the winner for us
Emily Ratajkowski “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Emily Ratajkowski maintained her raunchy rep in this Prabal Gurung
met gala, Sarah Jessica Parker “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Sarah Jessica Parker unfortunately falls short in the style stakes. We do love her shoes those which are from her SJP collection
met gala Elle Fanning “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Best: Elle Fanning proved she is very much the grown up now in a slinky Nina Ricci gown
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
Worst: Usually a dead cert in our best dressed, but Michelle Williams' too-short fringe and her frail frame just didn't cut it for us this year
“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala
Best: Giving younger sis Cara a run for her money in the model stakes is Poppy Delevingne in this shimmering Marchesa dress
