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Mary J Blige. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Entertainment.
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The third powerful trend, included nude tones just as previously seen in the Golden Globes and Oscars ceremony. Jessica Alba managed, through dress and hairdo, to channel Old Hollywood in a glamorous Sophie Theallet for Gap gown. She was wearing 1920's crystal ball drop earrings from House of Lavande which completed her classic and very feminine look. Mary J. Blige's apricot J. Mendel ruffled gown was a very sweet fashion statement. She also wore a wide diamond bangle between two narrower bracelets fashioned from coral or conch pearl components that blended with her outfit.
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Kate Hudson. Photo courtesy of Larry Busacca, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Kate Hudson was wearing a nude sequined plunging neckline dress from Stella McCartney. As for jewelry, she chose the unusual combination of diamond and morganite pendant earrings, a platinum and diamond bracelet and a diamond and moonstone ring, all by Fred Leighton.
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Sarah Jessica Parker. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Fashion icon and "Sex and the City" star, Sarah Jessica Parker inaugurated her new functions in style. She is now President and Creative Director of Halston Heritage, which dressed her to the nines in a long accordion pleated golden beige original. Five platinum and diamond stack and one yellow and blue sapphire gold cuff bracelets from Fred Leighton enhanced Sarah Jessica Parker's overall sparkle.
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Kate Perry. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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If an award prize had to be given for originality, the winner could be pop-star Katy Perry who literally lit up the scene with a floor-length slit dress, which glowed thanks to concealed strands of lights stitched into the seams. Her fluorescent gown was created by CuteCircuit, a British design house that creates wearable technology. Kate Perry certainly made a significant jewelry statement with a starburst diamond and ruby Lorraine Schwartz necklace.
The last trend included featured classic dresses often in dark colors highlighted by outstanding jewelry. The first one was Iman. The former supermodel wowed the crowd once again, this time with an impeccable “Black Dahlia” look. Her silk Prada gown, with a key-hole neckline and cap sleeves, her Fred Leighton jewels, her makeup, and wavy hairstyle were reminiscent of the 1940’s style. CBS news anchor Katie Couric accessorized her strapless Carmen Marc Valvo dress with pearl swag earrings.
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Diane Lane. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Diane Lane appeared in a brown column gown by Michael Kors. Her neckline was adorned with a 19th century diamond and natural pearl fringe necklace, by Fred Leighton.
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Mariska Hargitay. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Mariska Hargitay was simply stunning in a satin strapless Vera Wang number. An Egyptian Revival Ankh (called the key of life) and colorful beetle ceramic scarabs were among the components used in Mariska Hargitay's necklace. She also wore a 19th century peridot and gold cluster ring, all by Fred Leighton.
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Zoe Saldana. Photo courtesy of Larry Busacca, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Zoe Saldana struck a pose in a chic one-shoulder Calvin Klein beaded embroidered gown, which she accessorized with a gorgeous lapis-lazuli gold cuff and sapphire cocktail ring, both by Neil Lane.
In a conclusion, observers of this 2010 edition of the Costume Institute gala could only admire the miracle of a renewed glamour extravaganza. Long and beautiful colored gowns inspired by style from the past were seen in full force. This year’s edition was an interesting mix of very classic Hollywood looks and futuristic outfits. Color was present in the gowns and even more so in the jewelry. Bold necklaces were popular this year, but ornate bracelets and imposing cocktail rings in various color ranges made their mark. Vintage and colored jewelry remain strong trends among the fashion and movie elite.
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Color reigns supreme at the Costume Institute's Gala Ball 2010.
By Delphine Leblanc, GG.
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Glamour and color in a red carpet event don''t get any better than the Costume Institute Gala's annual ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The event, nicknamed in the past, ‘Metropolitan Museum Fashion Ball’, is considered the best social ticket in New York. On Monday, May 3, celebrities from coast to coast, including models, actresses, singers and fashion designers, all got glammed up, walked the red carpet and climbed the monumental stairs of the MET with a great sense of show and fanfare.
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Panoramic view of the Gala. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Entertainment.
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Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour has hosted the event for most years since 1995. This year, she was accompanied by Oprah Winfrey and Gap Creative Director Patrick Robinson, to co-chair the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala Benefit in New York. GAP, through young designers, dressed some of stars such as Jessica Alba, Kirsten Dunst and Zoe Kravitz to name but a few. The gowns designed by Alexander Wang, Rodarte, Sophie Theallet, and Thakoon will be auctioned from May 4-31, 2010 by GAP, with all proceeds going to the Costume Institute.
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'Jessica Alba. Photo courtesy of Larry Busacca, Getty Images Entertainment.
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The gala also kicked off the Costume Institute exhibit "American Women: Fashioning a National Identity," which runs from Wednesday May 5 to August 15 at the Met. The curator of the Costume Institute, Andrew Bolton, assembled a magnificent presentation, mostly from the Brooklyn Museum’s vast costume collection, to organize the exhibit around six American “identities”—the heiress, the bohemian, the suffragette, the patriot, the flapper, and last but not least, the screen siren. The absence of the working-class gals in these archetypes was noted.
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Iman. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Entertainment.
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For many insiders, the Gala is the most fashion-forward red carpet event of the year: the Oscars ceremony can be formal and foster a lot of pressure due to the competition. Thus, some stars may play it safe when dressing up for it. In contrast, the Costume Institute Gala gives celebrities a perfect drama-free opportunity to dress in beautiful gowns. Spectacular colored gemstone jewelry helped many to further express their own style, and cast their own “stone” in fashion history! Rubies, emeralds and pearls were here along with rarer gemstones such as spinels, morganite, peridot and still fashionable lapis.
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Demi Moore. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Entertainment.
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Maintaining the pinnacle of New York elegance, the Costume Institute Gala has over the last few years has included the avant-garde with shorter dresses, metallic frocks and pop stars’ eccentricity. The highlight of the night was the performance of Lady Gaga. She missed a grand entrance on the red carpet, but appeared for a short performance in a nude crystal encrusted catsuit by Armani Privé. Four-color themes were prevalent throughout the evening: metallic, bold-bright, nude tones and the classics.
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Renee Zellweger. Photo courtesy of Larry Busacca, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Renee Zellweger who has traditionally worn Carolina Herrera on such occasions, showed off her toned shoulders, in a black and gold, bow-adorned dress, set off by a Fred Leighton citrine and gold ring and a tourmaline and multi stone flower brooch.
Brooke Shields.
Photo courtesy of WireImage.
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Brooke Shields shimmered in a trendy copper-colored creation by Michael Kors. She was adorned with Fred Leighton jewelry comprising long coral drop earrings, formerly in the collection of Diana Vreeland, and five gold and colored diamond stacked bracelets on both wrists.
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Nicole Ritchie. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Nicole Ritchie dazzled the soiree in a belted, sequined Marc Jacobs gown with her long, dark locks. She indeed walked a fine line between retro and modern complimented by a Harry Winston platinum, sapphire and diamond bangle.
Emmy Rossum. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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The second trend among stars was intense colored gowns paired with colorful jewels. Emmy Rossum was wrapped in a cobalt-blue Kenneth Cole dress and a statement House of Lavande lapis collar necklace.
Rachel Zoe. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Stylist and trend-setter Rachel Zoe looked regal in a velvet saffron Marc Jacobs draped gown, accessorized with her own vintage Van Cleef & Arpels coral, emerald and gold pendant necklace, both arms adorned with stackable bracelets.
Hilary Rhoda. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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It wouldn't be a real Costume Institute Gala without models. Model Hilary Rhoda wore a short, black and red satin Prabal Gurung dress contrasted by a spectacular Cartier white gold, diamond and onyx necklace.
Camilla Belle. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Actress Camilla Belle was utterly breathtaking in a Jason Wu scarlet red tulle one-shouldered, long gown. She paired the strong color of her outfit with diamond and spinel chandelier earrings by Cartier.
Naomi Watts stood out from the crowd in a one-shouldered, deep pink satin Stella McCartney creation, which she accessorized with elegant Fred Leighton jewels. Invisible-set ruby and platinum ear clips along with two ruby and 18kt blackened gold bands were an excellent accent to Naomi Watts' gown. The jewels were from Fred Leighton.
Thandie Newton. Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
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Thandie Newton looked stunning in a chintzy purple Vivienne Westwood prom bomb and created a bold color contrast with impressive Solange Azagury-Partridge jewels. She was wearing a large emerald ring and an imposing 40.75 carat emerald necklace, with a 7.69 carats pear-shaped pendant, set in blackened white gold.
Vera Farmiga. Photo courtesy of WireImage.
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More understated, Vera Farmiga was dressed by Sophie Theallet, one of the designers chosen by Gap. Her light lavender blue and black ribbon ruffled gown was an ideal setting for sapphire and diamond ring and earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels.
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Slideshow credits:
01: Panoramic view of the Gala.
Photo courtesy of WireImage.
02: Out of the exhibition "American Women: Fashioning a National Identity," the Screen Siren archetype.
Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum.
03: Gayle King.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Mazur, WireImage.
04: Emerald necklace by Solange Azagury Partridge.
Photo courtesy of Solange Azagury Partridge.
05: Mary J Blige, hand detail.
Photo courtesy of Larry Busacca, Getty Images Entertainment.
06: Kate Hudson.
Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
07: Katy Perry.
Photo courtesy of Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images Entertainment.
© Created by ICA Gem Bureau Idar-Oberstein
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