Designer John Galliano and actress Charlize Theron pose for photographers during arrivals at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Monday, May 1, 2006. Theron is wearing a Galliano gown. Galliano may be wearing his own outfit, too, but whatever it is, it's not recommended for your next neighborhood bash.
Actor Ralph Fiennes arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006. The gala was celebrating "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion." Iconic fashions designed by British superstars including John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, are on display at the museum's Costume Institute through Sept. 4.
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Monday, May 1, 2006. The gala celebrated the opening of an exhibition that stretches from formal ball gowns to Vivienne Westwood's creations for the punk rockers like Johnny Rotten. Rotten also was a guest at the gala, commenting that he loved British fashion for its "barefaced bloody honesty."
Nattily dressed Richard Gere watches his wife, Carey Lowell, strike a pose for photographers 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."
Here's a closer look at Richard Gere as he arrives at the Costume Institute Gala, celebrating "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion," at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Monday, May 1, 2006.
Ginnifer Goodwin 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.
Supermodel Petra Nemcova 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."
Ivanka Trump, model and daughter of The Donald and Ivana, 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."
Actress Gretchen Mol 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."
Model Linda Evangelista arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 1, 2006. The gala celebrated "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Musician Brian Ferry from the band Roxy Music and a guest pose for photographers during arrivals at the Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 1, 2006. This year's gala celebrated "Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Musician Lenny Kravitz, at left, joins Italian designer Donatella Versace and British actor Rupert Everett in a pose during arrivals at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006.
Rap music mogul Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons arrive at the Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Monday, May 1, 2006.
Actress Kim Basinger arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006, in New York. The gala celebrated "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
Actress Minnie Driver arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006.
French actress Sophie Dahl 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."
Actress Liv Tyler arrives at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006.
Actress Amanda Peet arrives 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."
Actress Scarlett Johansson climbs the stairs at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, May 1, 2006.
Actress Marcia Gay Harden 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."