History of Models: Model Muses Over the Years at the Met’s Costume Institute

Through the ages, fashion may have changed, but one thing has stayed the same: Designers will always have their model muses. Here’s a look back at past Costume Institute Galas, displaying a variety of sartorial choices and themes.

In this slideshow: Karolina Kurkova, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Raquel Zimmermann, Molly Sims, Joy Bryant, Linda Evangelista, Erin O'Connor

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala celebrating the clothes of Jacqueline Kennedy, 2001, New York: Naomi Campbell and Iman go black lace and fitted with the boys of Dolce & Gabbana.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala sponsored by Gucci, April 28, 2003, New York: A look back at the fashion of the early 2000s with Naomi Campbell, Stefano Gabbana, Victoria Beckham, Domenico Dolce, and Linda Evangelista.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala sponsored by Gucci, April 28, 2003: Karolina Kurkova opts for a simple but sexy black sheath with date Narcisco Rodriguez.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit Gala "Dangerous Liasons: The Art of Seduction," April 26, 2004, New York: Molly Sims is Hollywood glamour with soft curls and satin with Michael Kors.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala celebrating Chanel, May 2, 2005, New York: A Victorian-looking Raquel Zimmermann and her date Zac Posen.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion," May 1, 2006, New York: Erin O'Connor is a hippie child from the '60s in this dress with Matthew Williamson.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," May 5, 2008, New York: Joy Bryant isn't afraid of neon or shapes thanks to date Matthew Williamson.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," May 5, 2008, New York: Raquel Zimmermann goes dark with cat eyes and deep colors alongside date Thakoon Panichgul.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," May 5, 2008, New York: Claudia Schiffer is ever the Valentino girl with the designer at her side.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," May 5, 2008, New York: Silver lady Karolina Kurkova shows off not only her back, but also designer Vera Wang.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," May 5, 2008, New York: Best friends Kate Moss and Stella McCartney walk the red carpet together.