Karen Elson looks awesome, but her night was ruined as soon as SJP hit the carpet, because she became the ‘other’ one in a headpiece. Every dramatic move that Elson made – big red skirt, big gold necklace, who are we kidding, that tiara, which under any other circumstances would have been a shows…      

The 2015 Met Gala was held last night. The theme – as we discussed yesterday – was “China: Through the Looking Glass.” Thankfully, a lot of celebrities just sort of ignored the theme, which meant far fewer racist disasters than I was expecting. Last night was also a big night for one couple… FKA Twigs and Robert Pattinson. They are engaged, but probably not expecting (she doesn’t look bumpy to me in these photos). They made their HUGE red carpet debut on the Met Gala carpet and they looked… stunning.

Twigs wore Christopher Kane, after being confirmed for Alexander McQueen earlier in the day. My theory is that Twigs possibly tried on a McQueen archive piece and it either did not fit or she was uncomfortable wearing something so delicate or special from the archives. So she wore this Christopher Kane dress, which is pretty enough. It doesn’t really look Chinese or Chinese-influenced, nor is it really a “pretty dress.” But Twigs’ whole vibe is sort of anime/art-pop/cool girl, so it works. Sparkles wore Dior Homme – he has a big Dior contract, so that was a no-brainer.

Incidentally, Sparkles and Twigs were able to make their red carpet debut in peace because Kristen Stewart decided to forgo the Met Gala to fulfill her contract with Chanel… in Seoul, South Korea.

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Before we get to the epic Met Gala coverage – which will start momentarily – I just wanted to cover these photos from the Chanel 2015/16 Cruise collection. There was a minor scandal when Chanel released the date for this big PR/fashion event – the Met Gala had been on the books for months before Karl Lagerfeld decided to show the Cruise collection the very same day… in Seoul, South Korea. Do you think it was shade aimed at Anna Wintour? Do you think this is Karl’s way of hating on the Met Gala?

Anyway, Kristen Stewart, one of the faces of Chanel these days, was one of the big celebrity guests. Which meant that she couldn’t attend the Met Gala, as she has in years past (usually to terrible results). Was that a good choice? Honoring her contract with Chanel instead of coming out to the biggest fashion event of the year? It’s a tough call. Made easier by the fact that her ex, Robert Pattinson, came to the Met Gala with his fiancée, FKA Twigs. Hm. As for Kristen’s look here… she looks great. The dress works on her, I don’t mind the hair at all and her makeup is on point. She even made an effort to look less sulky than usual. Huzzah!

More photos… Gisele Bundchen going solo at the Cruise collection. She didn’t walk the runway (she’s retired!), but she came out for Karl and Chanel.

And obviously the most important person there was Tilda Swinton and her lover Sandro Kopp. I’m shocked by how “normal” Tilda looks here. Where is the Alien Goddess Realness?

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.

Was it a last minute decision? Like, she wasn’t intending to go but decided to go anyway and just yanked something serviceable out of the closet that didn’t need to be pressed?

Then again, it’s Chanel. I’ve no doubt Rachel Weisz has some Chanel lying around but this is couture so… it probably…      

Allison Williams doesn’t usually do it for me on a red carpet. And I don’t often enjoy a red dress on a red carpet either. Especially this shade of red, where you can’t tell the difference between the dress and the carpet. Also, tulle. Don’t have much time for it.

But I quite like this choice…      

Well done.

Michael B Jordan is the male counterpart to Courtney Easton. They’re both in Dolce&Gabbana. And it’s the fabric that sets this apart from just a regular tuxedo. It’s luxurious. It’s old and modern at the same time. It has to be worn with confidence. And this guy…clearly… as we’ve s…      

Julia Roberts. That’s who popped into my mind when Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe arrived at the MET Gala. Julia Roberts at the Oscars. Winning at the Oscars in vintage Valentino. I just feel like annoying you so I’ll post this to get you going:

It works every time, doesn’t it? Sorry…      

Well it’s gold. But it’s definitely not Chinese. Still… I appreciate the drama of this look (while you’re still wondering who she is. Answer: actress, Mad Max: Fury Road). It’s Dolce&Gabbana and it reminds me of their Fall 2012 collection which Stefano described as “something between princesses a…      

Almost anything would have been an improvement on last year. The WTF yellow Marchesa. What? You forgot?

How?

Here.

For 2015, Katie Holmes wore Zac Posen. And it’s fine. Forgettable, but fine. Oh and a new fringed bob that may or may not be a wig. Which just reminds me of the last…      

Kate Hudson’s gold dress was worn like a dishrag. And then there’s a gold dress the way Fan Bingbing wears a gold dress. By covering it with a cape. I wish I could show you more photos of her but photographers at these events tend to ignore international stars.

But you really don’t need a lot…