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Red Carpet Fashion at the Met's 2011 Costume Institute Gala

All of our favorite outfits from the red carpet at the Met's 2011 Costume Institute Gala for the new exhibition "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty."

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In this slideshow: Karolina Kurkova, Miranda Kerr, Brooklyn Decker, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Jessica Stam, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bündchen, Iman, Chanel Iman, Angela Lindvall, Doutzen Kroes, Karen Elson, Bar Refaeli, Shalom Harlow, Amber Valletta, Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge, Crystal Renn, Michelle Alves, Chrissy Teigen, Joan Smalls

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Embracing her new screen siren status, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley chose a rose, satin Burberry gown to display some of her best assets.

Embracing her new screen siren status, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley chose a rose, satin Burberry gown to display some of her best assets.

Shalom Harlow Shalom Harlow’s intricately detailed Marchesa gown shows a surprising flash of leg.

Shalom Harlow’s intricately detailed Marchesa gown shows a surprising flash of leg.

Iman Iman goes for the gold in her gilded Stella McCartney jumpsuit – complete with matching highlights.

Iman goes for the gold in her gilded Stella McCartney jumpsuit – complete with matching highlights.

Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell chose an ornate white plumed Alexander McQueen gown.

Naomi Campbell chose an ornate white plumed Alexander McQueen gown.

Miranda Kerr Miranda Kerr embraces ballerina-chic in a frothy white Marchesa gown.

Miranda Kerr embraces ballerina-chic in a frothy white Marchesa gown.

Gisele Bundchen Gisele Bündchen is always the belle of the ball and her crimson Alexander McQueen gown didn’t disappoint. “When I was 17 McQueen gave me my first big break by booking me for his fashion show. Doing his show opened many doors for my career.”

Gisele Bündchen is always the belle of the ball and her crimson Alexander McQueen gown didn’t disappoint. “When I was 17 McQueen gave me my first big break by booking me for his fashion show. Doing his show opened many doors for my career.”

Doutzen Kroes Doutzen Kroes used minimal makeup to allow her red Giambattista Valli gown to speak for itself.

Doutzen Kroes used minimal makeup to allow her red Giambattista Valli gown to speak for itself.

Amber Valletta Amber Valletta's embroidered corset accentuated her already statuesque figure.

Amber Valletta's embroidered corset accentuated her already statuesque figure.

Diane Kruger Diane Kruger's bold red lip perfectly complemented her Jason Wu gown.

Diane Kruger's bold red lip perfectly complemented her Jason Wu gown.

Joan Smalls Joan Smalls' smoldering silver cat eye is powerful enough to out stage even her glittering Tom Ford gown.

Joan Smalls' smoldering silver cat eye is powerful enough to out stage even her glittering Tom Ford gown.

Karen Elson Karen Elson in a sequin scaled Alexander McQueen gown.

Karen Elson in a sequin scaled Alexander McQueen gown.

Michelle Alves Michelle Alves's Abed Mahfouz combined two trends (lace & the sheer skirt) into one gown.

Michelle Alves's Abed Mahfouz combined two trends (lace & the sheer skirt) into one gown.

Brooklyn Decker Brooklyn Decker’s simple, long-sleeved Michael Kors Collection gown gets a dose of youth from a neon pink hue and a sky-high slit.

Brooklyn Decker’s simple, long-sleeved Michael Kors Collection gown gets a dose of youth from a neon pink hue and a sky-high slit.

Karolina Kurkova Karolina Kurkova proved black definitely isn't boring in a white lace accented Jean Paul Gaultier gown & leggings.

Karolina Kurkova proved black definitely isn't boring in a white lace accented Jean Paul Gaultier gown & leggings.

Lily Aldridge Lily Aldridge exudes classic American beauty in her nude satin Ralph Lauren column dress.

Lily Aldridge exudes classic American beauty in her nude satin Ralph Lauren column dress.

Christine Teigen, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend Chrissy Teigen sported a sheer, beaded, AND feathered Chris March dress on the arm of boyfriend and recording star John Legend.

Chrissy Teigen sported a sheer, beaded, AND feathered Chris March dress on the arm of boyfriend and recording star John Legend.

Crystal Renn Scarlett O'Hara would approve of Crystal Renn's romantic black Zac Posen.

Scarlett O'Hara would approve of Crystal Renn's romantic black Zac Posen.

Chanel Iman Chanel Iman accessorized her little white Dolce & Gabbana dress with some super-sparkly earrings.

Chanel Iman accessorized her little white Dolce & Gabbana dress with some super-sparkly earrings.

Bar Refaeli Bar Refaeli glittered in a metallic beaded, strapless gown.

Bar Refaeli glittered in a metallic beaded, strapless gown.

Jessica Stam Jessica Stam kept it ladylike in a blush 50s inspired ball gown.

Jessica Stam kept it ladylike in a blush 50s inspired ball gown.

Angela Lindvall, Karlie Kloss Karlie Kloss sparkled in gold Dior while Angela Lindvall shimmered in a gilded grecian concoction.

Karlie Kloss sparkled in gold Dior while Angela Lindvall shimmered in a gilded grecian concoction.

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