2011 Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala

The Spider-Man star accents her rose-print Lanvin strapless gown with shoulder-grazing deep blue earrings, black satin pumps and hot pink lips.

Talk about a traffic-stopper: the supermodel stuns in strapless, fire-engine red archive Alexander McQueen gown with a dramatic train, which she pairs with glittering Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, Monique Péan cuff and retro waves. Handsome quarterback husband rocks long locks of his own and a Tom Ford tuxedo.

Feeling hot, hot, hot – pink! PEOPLE’S Most Beautiful lives up to her title in a fuchsia peek-a-boo Gucci gown with floral bolero, pink clutch and H. Stern diamonds – worth nearly $500,000.

The – and longtime friend of Alexander McQueen – pays tribute to the designer in a high-necked, glittering Alexander McQueen gown, which she pairs with Fred Leighton jewels, a VBH clutch and jade green pumps.

Following her week of sexy Paris street style, the returns stateside in a big way, flaunting her figure in curve-hugging, embellished Emilio Pucci, Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Sergio Rossi heels.

The Twilight wears enough sparkle to rival Edward Cullen in a one-of-a-kind, blush tulle Donna Karan gown with a major mermaid train, made just for her. She finishes the look with shoes by Brian Atwood, a Judith Leiber clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Chanel’s newest offsets her new red curls with a pale gray pailette-embroidered Chanel Haute Couture gown, Lorraine Schwartz baubles and cream-colored Christian Louboutin sandals.

The -to-be shows off her award-winning style in a statuesque Ralph Lauren Collection custom platinum lamé gown, Ralph Lauren Collection bag, Ralph Lauren Vintage Collection 1920s necklace worn as a hairpiece, Neil Lane earrings and ring and Casadei triple platform peep toes.

The picks a super-romantic black and nude lace J. Mendel petal gown, designed by her date, designer Gilles Mendel. She adds Lorraine Schwartz jewels, Christian Louboutin pumps and bold crimson lips.

Just three months after having her first baby, the model dares to bare, showing off her enviable legs in a frothy Marchesa mini, Nicholas Kirkwood platform sandals and Harry Winston jewels to match her haute .

Two weeks after being spotted smooching with , the is red hot in a custom crimson Proenza Schouler gown, strappy black sandals and Fred Leighton jewels.

Though the brings plenty of her own sparkle to the red carpet, she also shows off her famously fit figure in a crystal-embellished, long sleeve Stella McCartney nude gown, champagne Christian Louboutin pumps and Fred Leighton jewels.

The is a gray lady in her pleated organza Vera Wang gown with tulle rosettes, accented with vintage diamond Fred Leighton sparklers.

The newly-engaged (and quite pregnant!) looks striking in a gold stretch silk and crystal embroidered strapless Stella McCartney gown. She finishes the look with an Edie Parker clutch, Casadei platforms and Fred Leighton jewels.

Along with her ever-changing hairstyle, the makes a statement in her one-shoulder peekaboo lace Stella McCartney gown, Christian Louboutin sandals and Wilfredo Rosado fine jewelry.

In contrast to her previous, edgier Met Gala looks, the is the picture of refinement in her aqua Stella McCartney gown and Sergio Rossi sandals – plus tons of Cartier diamonds, both current and from their archive collection.

Taking a cue from the weekend’s big event, the tops off her intricately feathered Prabal Gurung dress with a Philip Treacy fascinator, Cartier diamonds, Christian Louboutin bag and Casadei pumps.

The fashion darling steps out in a slim-fitting, slit-to-there Jason Wu number with a floral embellished top that required 500 hours of hand embroidery, Jimmy Choo bag and Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry – plus a little arm candy in the form of her beau Joshua Jackson (not pictured).

The goes retro in a vintage Givenchy couture gown with emerald accents, which she complements with a Judith Leiber clutch and Van Cleef & Arpels jewels, including “Mandarin” garnet earrings and diamond rings.

Evoking another famous wedding gown, the shows off her shoulders in a puffy-sleeved vintage Dior Couture frock, metallic Christian Louboutin pumps and Van Cleef & Arpels sparklers.

Yet another hot hits the red carpet, looking sweet and sexy in a black ruffled Oscar de la Renta gown with mermaid skirt and feather-embellished bag, accented with 93 carats of Chopard diamonds and Jimmy Choo heels.

The is business in the front, party in the back in her elegant nude Carolina Herrera gold embroidered, long sleeve gown, with a plunging back – plus a serious slit! She carries a VBH clutch and wears Neil Lane cocktail ring.

The takes flight in a swallow-embellished, custom Miu Miu gown with grosgrain bow details, plus subtly glamorous vintage Fred Leighton jewels.

“Salma is incredible!” the McQueen team Tweeted of the , who shows off her famous curves in a peach organza Alexander McQueen couture dress and a champagne-hued clutch.

The Glee star makes a statement in a red silk column gown, gold platform sandal, major metallic cuff and crystal earrings – all by Michael Kors, who accompanied her to the bash.

The plays up the glitzy nature of her embellished Marchesa mermaid gown with jewels from Harry Winston, including over $1 million in her hair. Her admiring husband stays in step in his own high-shine Calvin Klein Collection suit and Harry Winston sparklers.

The actress was a ray of sunshine in the season’s hottest color, a striking yellow, belted Calvin Klein Collection column with a long train and gold collar from Platt Boutique Jewelry.

Now a herself, the star channels Old Hollywood glamour with her signature modern twist, pairing her dramatic white vintage gown with slashed sleeves with custom House of Harlow 1960 fine jewelry and Christian Louboutin clutch and shoes.

Never one to shy away from a red-carpet moment, the steals the show in a custom red silk faille Escada gown and geode-and-diamond Kimberly McDonald drop earrings.

Francisco Costa’s unofficial muse is radiant in a shimmering gold V-neck Calvin Klein Collection gown by the brand’s creative director, which she accents with Fred Leighton jewels.

Birds of a feather: the joins the fashion flock in a white-and-yellow ombré Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown, which she accents with a yellow satin clutch and simple hair and makeup.

The channels silent film star glamour in her curlicue-embroidered L’Wren Scott gown, completed with Brian Atwood pumps, a retro updo and more than $100,000 worth of Cartier bling.

The two blonde TV stars complement each other nicely in head-to-toe Burberry – in a watercolor-print blue-and-green gown with ruffled neckline, in a dashing tux.

Hitting a favorite haunt of her Gossip Girl alter ego, Blair Waldorf, the gets tied up in a Louis Vuitton mini with leather details, strappy Louis Vuitton ankle boots and Cathy Waterman diamond mesh earrings.

It’s go big or go home for the stunning supermodel, who commands the red carpet in a bronze and gold embroidered long sleeve Stella McCartney jumpsuit and Fred Leighton jewels.

The Mad Men actress shows off her shoulders in a Carolina Herrera abstract print organza gown, topped off with a gold cylinder clutch and VBH Diamonds gems.

The looks sweet in a head-to-toe chocolate-colored ensemble, from her Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown and leather bolero to her textured clutch.

Who needs prom when you’ve got the Met Gala? The poses in posies, wearing her floral-appliqué tulle Valentino gown with minimal accessories.

The star mashes up menswear with a very feminine silhouette in a white silk Chanel Haute Couture gown, adding a bold Chopard watch and earrings and ladylike Chanel clutch into the mix.

The model-actress sizzles in a neon pink Michael Kors Collection long sleeve gown, worn with the line’s mirrored platform sandals, silver python clutch, and House of Lavande vintage jewels.

is lovely in a nude embroidered Stella McCartney gown with rose gold belt, Finn jewelry and a metallic Sergio Rossi clutch.

The rocks a deep blue, pleated silk Stella McCartney gown with a thick gold belt, finishing the glam get-up with Fred Leighton jewels.

Haute hippie sports a floral sequin-embroidered Chanel Haute Couture off-the-shoulder tea-length dress with bow-embellished pumps and Fred Leighton earrings.

In keeping with one of the night’s hottest trends – black feathers – the actress stands out in saucy sheer Vionnet with Sergio Rossi heels and eye-catching Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

The super-stylish shows off a custom menswear design from pal Burch, wearing a tuxedo (clasped with a safety pin!) modeled after one the designer’s father Buddy once wore. Burch shows off her shape in a lace-embellished, one-shoulder vintage Jean Patou gown (and trendy green earrings by David Webb).

Spring is in bloom for the Modern Family star, who wears a playful Carolina Herrera strapless blossom print faille gown with olive waistband and Harry Winston sparklers.

The actress looks regal in her sapphire blue Tory Burch sparkling column with ruffled neckline, along with heels and a clutch from the designer. She finishes the look with House of Lavande chandelier earrings.

The singer flaunts what she’s got in a cascading ombré Prabal Gurung gown covered in feathers, oodles of Lorraine Schwartz gems and long, loose locks.

The actress inspires envy in her plunging emerald wrap Topshop dress, adding sparkle with a Van Cleef & Arpels “Art Deco Zip” necklace and 1964 “Estate” turquoise and pearl ring, plus contrasting eggplant Aperlai sandals and a Kotur clutch.

The Hollywood make a striking entrance – she in a blue sequin bias cut Stella McCartney gown and he in a peak label Yves Saint Laurent tux.

The star looks utterly elegant in her Gucci greige column gown with heavy embellishment on the straps and waist. A bronze box clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels complete the look.

The face of Burberry beauty – and body of Victoria’s Secret – struts her stuff in a daring raspberry gown by the British design house, cream accessories and Fred Leighton jewels.

Perhaps taking a cue from Wednesday Addams, the goes goth in a spiderwebby lace Zac Posen gown with full trumpet skirt. She completes the dark glamour with Fred Leighton ruby-and-diamond earrings and jade-and-enamel evening bag.

The Good Wife’s star gives good smile too, glowing on the red carpet in her custom Narciso Rodriguez cut-out white gown, white strappy sandals and ivory clutch.

Sexy in her seafoam Escada gown with side cut-outs, the star tempers the racy look with retro-chic curls, H. Stern rock crystal earrings and a tiny Swarovski box clutch.

The Oscar winner looks dapper (as always!) in a Tom Ford tux, with his best accessory, wife Livia, at his side. A champion of eco-friendly fashion, Mrs. Firth wore a Stella McCartney taupe organic silk jumpsuit with recycled embroidery under a detachable skirt and crystal studded satin pumps by the brand with Lorraine Schwartz gems.

Like mother, like daughter: the actress hits the red carpet in a sparkling, feathered Badgley Mischka Couture frock similar to – but she gives it her own spin with youthful hair and simple accessories, including Badgley Mischka earrings and clutch.

The actress goes for Old Hollywood glamour in a burgundy strapless peplum Stella McCartney gown, dramatic headband and Fred Leighton jewels.

The young actress shows a little skin in her cut-out Michael Kors white silk crepe column gown, black crocodile envelope clutch and 11 carats of Chopard diamond drop earrings.

The face of Gucci beauty’s sexy new ads shines in the line, wearing an embellished burgundy gown with strappy sandals and Fred Leighton jewelry.

The normally butt-kicking action star blends sweet and sexy in a rosette-embellished, ruffled chiffon Tadashi Shoji gown and Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.

All that glitters is the theme for the new mom, who shines in a gold sequin, one shoulder Tommy Hilfiger gown, Lorraine Schwartz gems and similarly gilded Judith Leiber clutch and Jimmy Choo sandals.

The Parenthood star shines in spring’s bright colors, wearing a pink-and-orange, striped knit Missoni sweater and sweeping skirt with an elegant updo, Alexandre Herchcovitch clutch and chandeliers.

The up-and-comer shows off her fashion chops in a lace-embroidered Stella McCartney asymmetrical gown and Nicholas Kirkwood platform sandals.

Another fashionista-in-training, the 13-year-old looks like an old pro in her Valentino Haute Couture white long sleeve top with black bolero and skirt, worn with sweet bow flats.

The mixes Studio 54 with ancient Greece in a draped one-shoulder Tory Burch gown with a rope belt, offsetting her glam updo with eye-catching, amethyst-hued Amrapali earrings.

The Alice in Wonderland actress looks positively dreamy in her low-cut, appliquéd Thakoon tea-length dress, which she wears with Tasaki by Thakoon jewelry and simple Brian Atwood pumps.