Men dressed in uniforms of the Queen's Guard stand in front of the arrivals tent for the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Monday, May 1, 2006. This year's gala celebrated "Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Men dressed as the Queen's Guard greeted fashionable Brits from Sienna Miller to Kate Moss to Victoria Beckham at the celebration opening the AngloMania exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. The exhibition opens to the public later in the week.
English actress-model Elizabeth Hurley arrives at the Costume Institute Gala celebrating "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. The exhibition honors British designers and their contributions to the fashion industry.
Scarlett Johansson, left, and Stella McCartney, right, pose for photographers as they arrive at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. McCartney, daughter of Sir Paul and a leading light of young British fashion, designed Johansson's dress.
Designer Alexander McQueen dressed himself and Sarah Jessica Parker in Scottish plaid formal wear for the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. This year's gala celebrated "Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Another look at Sarah Jessica Parker's offbeat mix of tartan plaid and black lace as she arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. This year's theme is "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Lindsay Lohan poses for photographers during arrivals at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. This year's gala celebrated "Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Here's Lindsay Lohan in another pose as she arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 1, 2006.
Marilyn Manson and his wife, Dita Von Teese, pose for photographers as they arrive at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. Not surprisingly no one, British or otherwise, took credit for the fun couple's style choices.
Mary-Kate Olsen and Lindsay Lohan, shown with back to camera, arrive at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. This year's gala celebrated "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Chloe Sevigny arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006, celebrating "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Thandie Newton arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Monday, May 1, 2006, celebrating "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Angie Harmon arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. The gala celebrated "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Donald and Melania Trump pose for photographers as they arrive at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006.
An unidentified guest wearing a Union Jack gown is seen during arrivals at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Monday, May 1, 2006. This year's gala celebrated "Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Kate Moss wears a skin-tight black tux at the Costume Institute Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. It celebrates "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion." The supermodel, making a comeback after recent drug treatment, did not respond to photographers' questions.
Actress Rosario Dawson poses for a swarm of photographers at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006.
Here's a better look at Rosario Dawson and her gown at the Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Monday, May 1, 2006, celebrating "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Drew Barrymore arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. The gala celebrated "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Supermodel Kate Moss and photographer Mario Testino pose together at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006.