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Home • Red Carpet

Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Gala 2011

Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Gala 2011
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Co-founder of Jimmy Choo Tamara Mellon, actress Thandie Newton and actress Freida Pinto attend the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Nicole Richie arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala.

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Beyonce, with husband Jay-Z, flaunts her curves in this embroidered Emilio Pucci gown at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vazquez in a feminine, nude one-shouldered Vera Wang Gown attend the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Rihanna looks breathtaking in this dramatic one shouldered Stella Mccartney gown at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Kerry Washington looks flawless in this Escada gown with H.Stern jewelry and a Swarovski clutch at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Kanye West wore this custom Tory Burch menswear suit at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Amar’e Stoudemire wears Calvin Klein Collection while his date Rachel Roy wears her own designs with Harry Winston jewels at ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Jennifer Hudson almost looks like a blushing bride in this gorgeous Vera Wang gown with Fred Leighton jewelry at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Model Joan Smalls wears this sultry Tom ford column gown at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Rashida Jones wears a simple, chic, plum colored Stella McCartney column gown at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Swizz Beatz wears Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci while wife Alicia Keys wears Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Janelle Monae here with Bruno Mars, rocks the red carpet in head to toe Chanel at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Marc Anthony poses with wife Jennifer Lopez, who is draped in over $500,000 worth of H.Stern diamonds and a gorgeous Gucci gown at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Cassie opts for a mini, custom made Rag & Bone gown along with Louboutin Pigalili pumps at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Keri Hilson finally hits the right notes in this intricate Versace gown at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Christine Teigen , here with boyfriend John Legend, wears a feathered Chris March gown at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Zoe Saldana keeps simple – yet stunning – in this Calvin Klein Collection gown at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Andre Leon Talley attends the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Naomi Campbell looks regal in an Alexander McQueen gown and clutch with Fred Leighton jewels at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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L.A. Reid and Erica Reid attends the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Joy Bryant glams it up in a Missoni gown with Alexandre Herchcovitch clutch and Jimmy Choo shoes at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Ciara rocks an ombre Prabal Gurung gown and stacks of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Iman is the golden girl of the evening in a Stella McCartney sequined suit with Fred Leighton jewels and a Kotur clutch at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Solange Knowles chose this bold Dries van Noten gown for the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Mary J. Blige selected this stunning Gucci gown for the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Serena Williams wears an ornate Oscar de la Renta gown with a Philip Treacy hat at the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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