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Live from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Gala

Stars showed up dressed to the nines for the biggest fashion event of the the year — the 2011 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala. The event, also called the "Oscars of Fashion," brought out the best and brightest — like the evening's champs, Jay-Z and Beyonce, who looked ravishing in a super-tight Emilio Pucci gown. This year's theme was "Savage Beauty," a tribute to legendary designer Alexander McQueen. Check out who wore what...
Live from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Gala
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By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020

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Stars showed up dressed to the nines for the biggest fashion event of the the year — the 2011 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala. The event, also called the “Oscars of Fashion,” brought out the best and brightest — like the evening’s champs, Jay-Z and Beyonce, who looked ravishing in a super-tight Emilio Pucci gown.

This year’s theme was “Savage Beauty,” a tribute to legendary designer Alexander McQueen. Check out who wore what…