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Home • Fashion

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love

Check out our favorite gowns from the annual fashion fete.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington went vamp in a Vera Wang silk printed gown with a tulle train. To top it off, the actress donned leather gloves up-to-there for a look that was elvira-gone-glam –– in a good way.

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love
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Solange Knowles

Solo’s Kenzo look was more 70s-chic than punk, but we loved the printed leg-baring look and super-sized afro just the same.

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love
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Liya Kebede

Loved Liya Kebede’s striped and tulle voluminous Alberta Ferretti look. The combo of the two definitely channelled the girlier side of punk.

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love
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Joan Smalls

Tom Ford muse, Joan Smalls came clad in a spider web styled lace gown by the designer that was equally sexy and mysterious.

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love
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Chanel Iman

Another striped gown we loved was Chanel Iman’s J. Mendel tie-front style. As busy as it was, the look still managed to be elegant and streamlined.

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love
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Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie played out the punk theme fabulously in a custom beaded Topshop gown, but it was her frosted mane that really drove the look over-the-top!

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love
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Alexis Welch

Alexis Welch was glowing on the carpet! The mommy-to-be wore a feathered number that flattered her baby-bump exquisitely.

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love
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Ashley Madekwe

Revenge red carpet regular Ashley Madekwe can do no wrong. The actress rocked a custom Topshop gown that was beautifully beaded; throw in the shoulder-length bob and she was definitely channeling Sharon Stone in Casino.

2013 Met Gala: Looks We Love