Musicians, models and actresses from across the celebrity world descended upon New York City to accompany a plethora of international designers to the event, which this year was celebrating Italian designers Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada in a special exhibit.
As with any red carpet there was a huge variety of gowns and outfits showcased. A number of trends were spotted on the red carpet with shimmering metallics and blacks seeming to be the biggest trend, alongside bit hits like sunshine colours and dark make-up. Prada herself clocked up the most starlets in her designs.
Black gown beauty
Rihanna, a bonafide style icon in her own right, kept it simple and subdued in this backless, crocodile Tom Ford gown. A simple curled up-do and minimal jewellery completed the look.
Designer of the moment Sarah Burton attended the event with two guests, singer Florence Welch and actress Cate Blanchett who both wore her exhuberant and dazzling designs from Alexander McQueen.
Other stars in black included Rosie Huntington Whiteley in sleek Burberry, Renée Zellweger in a backless Emilio Pucci gown with cascading, feathered train. Unfortunately Marion Cottilard didn't impress with her sparkled black and purple Dior gown. Neither did Beyoncé who showed off her post-baby body in a lace, jeweland feather-overloaded Givenchy gown with nude corset underneath.
Check out our gallery of Met Ball looks here
Shimmering metallics
Metallic gowns had a huge presence at the event last night with over 10 celebrities wearing different hues of silver and gold. Jessica Alba looked absolutely breathtaking in her Grecian Michael Kors gown.
Meanwhile, Karolina Kurkova took a huge risk by wearing a head to toe Rachel Zoe creation. The dress, with accented shoulder detial and long sleeves was a gold, chainmail-inspired design, complete with matching gold clutch and headpiece. Oppulent jewels added to and completed the metallic look.
Camilla Belle wore dark make-up with a sleek, sophisticated hairstyle while wearing a couture Ralph Lauren gown that couldn't be more sculpted to her frame. The overall look is 1920's inspired and is topped off with vintage art deco jewels.
Other celebrities shimmering in silver included Lana Del Rey in Joseph Altuzarra and Cameron Diaz in Stella McCartney. Golden godesses on the night were Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana and Leighton Meester in Marchesa.
Both Gwyneth Paltrow and Carey Mulligan wore metallic Prada looks last night. Newly-married Mulligan showed off her new wedding band for the first time after tying the knot to Marcus Mumford two weeks ago.
Check out our gallery of Met Ball looks here
Colour of the sun
Emma Roberts looked fitting in her Escada dress in a bright yellow colour. The dress could be slightly more fitted and is a little creased but Roberts looks sensational in a bright colour, we particularly love the contrast of a skinny navy belt at the waist.
Solange Knowles wore a bright lemon yellow Rachel Roy dress with shimmering Edie Parker clutch. Her style always focuses on big hair or big jewels so we can always count on Solange to make a statement either way.
Eva Mendes disappointed and many critics have placed her in the worst dressed category for this tangerina Prada dress. We have to agree, while her skin, hair and make-up is always flawless, Mendes has been disappointing of late on the red carpet, wearing ill-fitting outfits with ill-advised styling.
Marc Jacobs invited model and actress Milla Jovovich to the event, with both wearing Jacobs' designs. Emma Stone also attended the event wearing Lanvin, alongside the label's creative director of womenswear Alber Elbaz.
Check out our gallery of Met Ball looks here
Which stars were your best and worst dressed? Let us know in the comments below!
