The Met Gala is one of the most exciting events on the fashion calendar and sees some of the hottest celebrities step out in the finest fashion creations, with some pretty incredible red carpet results.
Held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Costume Institute Gala has seen quite a few unforgettable moments over the years, and this year will be no exception. The theme? Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between, as set by this year's exhibition.
Seeing as celebrities always take a theme and run away with it, we can except some real showstoppers on the red carpet, especially as Rei Kawakubo's designs tend to be innovative and structurally bold.
Past years have included Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in body armour for 2016's Manus x Machina theme, and Katy Perry in a daring Moschino gown as a tribute to the China: Through the Looking Glass exhibition.
Back in 2009, the one and only Victoria Beckham stepped out in an ultra-short Marc Jacobs polka dot creation for the Model as Muse ball. Fellow brit Kate Moss made waves in that show-stopping foil-effect one shoulder number with matching turban in 2006, as accompanied by close designer pal Marc Jacobs - an infamous fashion moment most associate with the annual fundraising gala.
In 2005, it was all about high impact dresses with Elle McPherson opting for a for sunny yellow bandeau creation and Sophie Dahl baring all in a black sheer number.
But enough reminiscing. This year, super-stylish attendees who made Ana Wintour's guestlist included Kylie Jenner, Alexa Chung, Emma Roberts, Gisele Bundchen, a few Victoria's Secret Angels and Katy Perry to name just a few, and we've got our fingers crossed for an apparition from Queen Bey.
Scroll down for a peak at the hottest dresses as they appear on the red carpet...
Katy Perry
Co-chair Katy Perry made quite the entrance in a jaw-dropping Maison Margiela gown.
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Co-chair Katy Perry made quite the entrance in a jaw-dropping Maison Margiela gown.
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
Gisele was one of the first to walk the Met Gala 2017 red carpet, with husband Tom Brady.
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Gisele was one of the first to walk the Met Gala 2017 red carpet, with husband Tom Brady.
Gisele Bundchen
The model wore a silver sequin Stella McCartney cut-out dress.
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The model wore a silver sequin Stella McCartney cut-out dress.
Helen Lasichanh and Pharell Williams
Helen Lasichanh and Pharell Williams on the red carpet, both wearing Comme des Garçons.
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Helen Lasichanh and Pharell Williams on the red carpet, both wearing Comme des Garçons.
Sofia Richie
Sofia Richie in a plunging metallic gown by Topshop and Messika jewellery. Who doesn't love the high street?
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Sofia Richie in a plunging metallic gown by Topshop and Messika jewellery. Who doesn't love the high street?
Behati Prinsloo
The model opted for a chic, minimalist white dress for the occasion.
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The model opted for a chic, minimalist white dress for the occasion.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling in a midnight blue Prabal Gurung sequin dress.
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Mindy Kaling in a midnight blue Prabal Gurung sequin dress.
Rose Byrne
Like Katy Perry, actress Rose Byrne went for a red tulle number by Ralph Lauren.
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Like Katy Perry, actress Rose Byrne went for a red tulle number by Ralph Lauren.
Joan Smalls
Red was definitely the colour of choice on the, er, red carpet. We love Joan Smalls's slinky dress.
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Red was definitely the colour of choice on the, er, red carpet. We love Joan Smalls's slinky dress.
Daisy Ridley
In monochrome Oscar de la Renta.
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In monochrome Oscar de la Renta.
Candice Swanepoel
The model went for a black ballgown.
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The model went for a black ballgown.
Clare Danes
After last year's LED ballgown, Clare Danes opted for an edgier deconstructed shirt and trouser combo this year.
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After last year's LED ballgown, Clare Danes opted for an edgier deconstructed shirt and trouser combo this year.
Aymeline Valade
The first power suit of the night, courtesy of Aymeline Valade and Marni.
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The first power suit of the night, courtesy of Aymeline Valade and Marni.
Lily Collins
The stunning Lily Collins in structured Valentino, which she accessorised with a Tyler Ellis clutch and Tiffany jewellery.
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The stunning Lily Collins in structured Valentino, which she accessorised with a Tyler Ellis clutch and Tiffany jewellery.
Frances Bean and Courtney Love
Mother and daughter bringing cool to the red carpet in Marc Jacobs.
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Mother and daughter bringing cool to the red carpet in Marc Jacobs.
Tracee Elliss Ross
In a bright blue dress with OTT sleeves.
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In a bright blue dress with OTT sleeves.
Elizabeth Banks
The actress brought attitude to the red carpet in psychedelic Michael Kors.
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The actress brought attitude to the red carpet in psychedelic Michael Kors.
Sophie Turner
The actress opted for a classic white Louis Vuitton gown embroidered with nude lace, paired with Repossi jewellery.
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The actress opted for a classic white Louis Vuitton gown embroidered with nude lace, paired with Repossi jewellery.
Diane Von Furstenberg
The designer brought a pop of colour to the red carpet in a a lime gown.
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The designer brought a pop of colour to the red carpet in a a lime gown.
Adriana Lima
So simple but so chic.
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So simple but so chic.
Doutzen Kroes
On trend in an off-the-shoulder Brock collection gown.
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On trend in an off-the-shoulder Brock collection gown.
Priyanka Chopra
In custom made Ralph Lauren.
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In custom made Ralph Lauren.
Emma Roberts
In an eye-popping red DVF dress.
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In an eye-popping red DVF dress.
Alexa Chung
The queen of style in a polka dot chiffon number by DVF.
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The queen of style in a polka dot chiffon number by DVF.
Alison Williams
Tapping into the corset trend in a chic black and white DVF dress.
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Tapping into the corset trend in a chic black and white DVF dress.
Katie Holmes
We're in love with this off-the-shoulder Zac Posen gown.
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We're in love with this off-the-shoulder Zac Posen gown.
Riley Keough
In punky Louis Vuitton and Repossi jewellery.
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In punky Louis Vuitton and Repossi jewellery.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner followed in big sister Kim Kardashian's footsteps in a nude see-through gown by Versace, quite apt as she was Donatella's date for the night.
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Kylie Jenner followed in big sister Kim Kardashian's footsteps in a nude see-through gown by Versace, quite apt as she was Donatella's date for the night.
Emily Ratajkowski
Bringing the mermaid trend to the red carpet in shimmering Marc Jacobs.
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Bringing the mermaid trend to the red carpet in shimmering Marc Jacobs.
Selena Gomez
Selena wore a custom Coach dress and Tiffany jewellery.
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Selena wore a custom Coach dress and Tiffany jewellery.
Thandie Newton
The Line of Duty actress wowed with a bold headpiece and red dress.
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The Line of Duty actress wowed with a bold headpiece and red dress.
Gabriel Day-Lewis, Presley Gerber and Jordan Barrett
Textured dinner jackets were the weapon of choice to stand out in the sea of tuxedos.
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Textured dinner jackets were the weapon of choice to stand out in the sea of tuxedos.
Jourdan Dunn
In a deconstructed custom made H&M gown.
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In a deconstructed custom made H&M gown.
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd made their red carpet debut.
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Selena Gomez and The Weeknd made their red carpet debut.
Dakota Johnson
In a beautiful black origami-style Gucci gown.
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In a beautiful black origami-style Gucci gown.
Sofia Coppola
In head-to-toe sequins.
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In head-to-toe sequins.
Lily Aldridge
In white Ralph Lauren with thigh-high red boots.
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In white Ralph Lauren with thigh-high red boots.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner rocked up in a barely there La Perla lingerie couture dress.
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Kendall Jenner rocked up in a barely there La Perla lingerie couture dress.
Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz has a bit of a Marilyn Monroe in a powder pink Oscar de la Renta column dress with embellished cape.
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Zoe Kravitz has a bit of a Marilyn Monroe in a powder pink Oscar de la Renta column dress with embellished cape.
Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones went for Victoriana vibes in a powder blue high collar dress.
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Felicity Jones went for Victoriana vibes in a powder blue high collar dress.
Rick Owens and Michelle Lamy
Owning the theme.
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Owning the theme.
Emmy Rossum
Wearing a Carolina Herrera jumpsuit.
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Wearing a Carolina Herrera jumpsuit.
Serena Williams
Showing off her bump in an emerald gown by Versace.
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Showing off her bump in an emerald gown by Versace.
Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen: Style Evolution
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Hayley Bennett
In a dramatic nude floral Dolce & Gabbana dress.
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In a dramatic nude floral Dolce & Gabbana dress.
Mandy Moore
In an artistic black frock.
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In an artistic black frock.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning's icy blue Miu Miu dress did not disappoint.
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Elle Fanning's icy blue Miu Miu dress did not disappoint.
Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne
The couple looked on point as per.
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The couple looked on point as per.
Ashley Graham
In an elaborate custom H&M corset dress.
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In an elaborate custom H&M corset dress.
Kerry Washington
Slaying in a Michael Kors patchwork dress and Rei Kawakubo hair.
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Slaying in a Michael Kors patchwork dress and Rei Kawakubo hair.
Julie Macklowe
We love a bold look on the red carpet. Go big or go home is our motto.
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We love a bold look on the red carpet. Go big or go home is our motto.
Diane Kruger
Playing it safe in Prada.
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Playing it safe in Prada.
Stella Maxwell
Stella's white H&M dress is all about the details.
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Stella's white H&M dress is all about the details.
Michelle Monaghan
In shimmering Paco Rabanne.
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In shimmering Paco Rabanne.
Jessica Chastain
Jessica dazzles in buttercup yellow Prada.
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Jessica dazzles in buttercup yellow Prada.
Karlie Kloss
In masculine tailoring, courtesy of Carolina Herrera. She teamed it with a Tyler Ellis clutch.
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In masculine tailoring, courtesy of Carolina Herrera. She teamed it with a Tyler Ellis clutch.
Kim Kardashian West
Kim also opted for a corset-style dress.
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Kim also opted for a corset-style dress.
Blake Lively
Just check out the bottom of that Versace dress.
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Just check out the bottom of that Versace dress.
Halle Berry
Championing the sheer trend.
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Championing the sheer trend.
Nicki Minaj
Wearing an H&M creation.
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Wearing an H&M creation.
Jaden Smith
In a move no one saw coming, Jaden Smith brought his own (cut-off) hair as an accessory.
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In a move no one saw coming, Jaden Smith brought his own (cut-off) hair as an accessory.
Natasha Poly
In a cut-out red dress by Michael Kors.
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In a cut-out red dress by Michael Kors.
Hayley Baldwin
Hayley shunned dresses in favour of this bold two-piece.
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Hayley shunned dresses in favour of this bold two-piece.
Taylor Hill
Romantic in Herrera.
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Romantic in Herrera.
Evan Rachel Wood
Loving the bold beauty look and the custom Altuzarra outfit.
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Loving the bold beauty look and the custom Altuzarra outfit.
Hailee Steinfeld
Wearing avant garde Vera Wang.
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Wearing avant garde Vera Wang.
Kate Bosworth
In Tory Burch - those sleeves!
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In Tory Burch - those sleeves!
Ruth Negga
Another fabulous Valentino gown and Tiffany jewellery.
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Another fabulous Valentino gown and Tiffany jewellery.
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne rocking the Chanel space-age power suit.
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Cara Delevingne rocking the Chanel space-age power suit.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
In a floral Marni gown.
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In a floral Marni gown.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Making an unexpected return to the red carpet in custom Calvin Klein.
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Making an unexpected return to the red carpet in custom Calvin Klein.
Brie Larson
Gold everything. Seriously, that's gold leaf in her hair.
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Gold everything. Seriously, that's gold leaf in her hair.
Amy Schumer
In a true departure from her usual style, Amy wore a bold vinyl dress.
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In a true departure from her usual style, Amy wore a bold vinyl dress.
Rihanna
Rihanna wore an actual work of art from Comme des Garçons.
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Rihanna wore an actual work of art from Comme des Garçons.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese's directional ruffles are the perfect tribute to Rei. The actress teamed it with Tiffany jewellery.
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Reese's directional ruffles are the perfect tribute to Rei. The actress teamed it with Tiffany jewellery.
Anna Cleveland
Anna Cleveland's Comme Des Garçons look was chosen for her by Rei.
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Anna Cleveland's Comme Des Garçons look was chosen for her by Rei.
Jennifer Lopez
Giving us a 60s retro feel in powder blue Valentino.
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Giving us a 60s retro feel in powder blue Valentino.
Mary J Blige
Wearing La Perla couture like Kendall.
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Wearing La Perla couture like Kendall.
Natalia Vodianova
Wearing DVF, a Paula Cademartori clutch and Repossi jewellery.
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Wearing DVF, a Paula Cademartori clutch and Repossi jewellery.
Bella Hadid
Bella turned heads in her Alexander Wang catsuit.
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Bella turned heads in her Alexander Wang catsuit.
Lily Rose Depp
In beautifully bright Chanel.
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In beautifully bright Chanel.
Gigi Hadid
In a deconstructed Tommy Hilfiger dress, teamed with a Tyler Ellis clutch.
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In a deconstructed Tommy Hilfiger dress, teamed with a Tyler Ellis clutch.
Kate Hudson
We love how Kate matched her hair to her Stella McCartney dress.
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We love how Kate matched her hair to her Stella McCartney dress.
John Legend and Chrissie Teigen
Just wow.
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Just wow.
Naomi Watts
In black Stella McCartney.
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In black Stella McCartney.
Madonna and Jeremy Scott
Madonna's camo dress was less controversial than last year's outfit.
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Madonna's camo dress was less controversial than last year's outfit.
Lupita Nyong'o
The ruffles on this bold orange Prada gown are everything and Tiffany jewellery never hurts either.
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The ruffles on this bold orange Prada gown are everything and Tiffany jewellery never hurts either.
Madonna
Madonna's camouflage dress made quite the impression.
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Madonna's camouflage dress made quite the impression.
Zendaya
Zendaya floated up the red carpet in a parrot print D&G gown.
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Zendaya floated up the red carpet in a parrot print D&G gown.
Sarah Paulson
The feather cuffs elevate this otherwise classic navy dress.
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The feather cuffs elevate this otherwise classic navy dress.
Janelle Monae
In a stunning Ralph & Russo ballgown and Tiffany jewellery.
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In a stunning Ralph & Russo ballgown and Tiffany jewellery.
Livia Firth
In an edgy silver foil dress.
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In an edgy silver foil dress.
Stella Tennant
It's all about the sleeves.
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It's all about the sleeves.
Solange
You can always count on Solange to bring the unexpected to the red carpet, and she did just that in aThom Browne black puffa jacket with extra long train.
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You can always count on Solange to bring the unexpected to the red carpet, and she did just that in aThom Browne black puffa jacket with extra long train.
Claire Foy
Claire Foy looked regal in a floral print dress.
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Claire Foy looked regal in a floral print dress.
Dree Hemingway
Dress also opted for a DVF dress.
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Dress also opted for a DVF dress.
Julianne Moore
Julianne's feather Calvin Klein dress is on point.
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Julianne's feather Calvin Klein dress is on point.
Lily James
Looking sleek in Burberry and Repossi jewellery.
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Looking sleek in Burberry and Repossi jewellery.
Rita Ora
All tied up in a red bow dress.
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All tied up in a red bow dress.
Celine Dion
Celine Dion made an epic comeback in Valentino.
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Celine Dion made an epic comeback in Valentino.
Miranda Kerr
Miranda opted for a 50s style Oscar de la Renta dress.
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Miranda opted for a 50s style Oscar de la Renta dress.
Karen Elson
The singer looked chic in the palest of pinks.
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The singer looked chic in the palest of pinks.
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Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.
She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.
