#SPOTTED: STARS IN NEW YORK FOR 2015 MET BALL

Stars of the Film, Fashion and Music Worlds gathered Monday night at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, for Fashion’s biggest night, the Costume Institute Ball – known more as the Met Ball or Met Gala – for a 44th year. As in previous years, the night was nothing short of spectacular and this year’s theme was China: Through the Looking Glass, which explores the Country’s influence on Fashion as we know it today. An Exhibition put-on in conjunction with the Museum’s Department of Asian Art, commences now through August, with the Gala kicking it all off.

The ultra-exclusive Affair is invite-only and if you are fortunate enough to be granted the opportunity to purchase a ticket even, acceptance is pending the approval of the most revered and feared Woman in the Industry, Anna Wintour.

Just so there was no confusion in the hierarchy, the dazzling A-List of predominantly female Talent would see its biggest stars Jay-Z and Beyoncé (in a revealing sheer Givenchy) arrive approximately three hours late, drawing a crowd of cheers from onlookers who lined street for a long glance at beauty and innovation when finally they did arrive.

Although a list of Guests was published prior, with Jennifer Lawrence named Event Chair this year, few know fully who exactly will arrive until they walk the many steps of the Red Carpet. Some Starlets stayed within their comfort zone wearing with an array of pretty form-fitting gowns.  Others took major fashion risks, staying true to the Night’s established theme including Trailblazer Sarah Jessica Parker who had donned a Chinese Opera-like Headpiece over an H&M Dress,  a strong contingent of Chinese Actresses including Gong Li, Ziyi Zhang, Carina Lau, Li Bing Bing, Gao Yuan Yuan, Tang Wei and more donned intricate creations with floral themed patterns. Dolce & Gabbana was most daring and our personal favourite, dressing a handful of Starlets like Karen Elson, Brie Larson and more in decadent golds with dazzling Tiaras fit for a Queen.  Red-hot Moschino now underseen by Jeremy Scott, saw the likes of Madonna and Katy Perry garbed head-to-toe in his vision,  the latter who turned heads with a cropped Pixie Cut which turned to blonde at the Afterparty which she had co-hosted.  Not quite thematically correct, but still a visual Feast.

Others getting high praise for their looks were friends Anne Hathaway  in a hooded gold Ralph Lauren  numbers, Lady Gaga in a Zac Posen Pantsuit, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in rose-coloured Versace and Sophie Turner in teal Burberry Dress. And speaking of teal, Miley Cyrus would dazzle in a high-neck Alexander Wang dress, with her hair slicked-back and coloured as such. We also are a huge Fan of Kate Hudson‘s gold Michael Kors number.

Social Media was lit afire when Perry, Madonna and perceived Pop Rival Lady Gaga posed for Selfies together at the Ball’s official Afterparty in the City’s Meatpacking District.  Both Lady Gaga and Rihanna also themselves would throw their own bashes, which would see the likes of Naomi Campbell,  Robert Pattinson and his girlfriend FKA Twigs returning to their star-crammed Hotel in the wee hours at the break of dawn.

dropping our single tomorrow #stolethispicfromM #MONSTERCATREBELHEARTS

A photo posted by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on May 4, 2015 at 9:14pm PDT

 

We make a point of celebrating this important Affair every year and wait eagerly on next year’s theme.   In the meantime, here are some Pics of the Fashion Festivities throughout the Night.    

 

Katy Perry + Jeremy Scott

#JeremyScott + #KatyPerry. #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

Kate Hudson

My fave Snap. She refused to pose for Paps, but posed for Fans. #KateHudson at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:42pm PDT

 

Jay-Z + Beyoncé:

When you are #JayZ + #Beyonce, you can afford to show up 3 hours late with Media waiting on you. #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala #MetGala2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 7:00pm PDT

Rita Ora

#RitaOra at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

Kendall Jenner

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:40pm PDT

Karen Elson

#KarenElson in my fave #MetBall2015 Dress. I believe this is by Burberry.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

Sophie Turner

#GameofThrones’ #SophieTurner at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Rosie Huntington-Whitely

#RosieHuntingtonWhitely at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

Kerry Washington

#KerryWashington at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Uma Thurman

#UmaThurman at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

Gong Li

The timeless #GongLi. #MetBall2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

Emily Blunt + Bill Nighy

#EmilyBlunt brought #BillNighy as her date to #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

André Leon Talley

Fashion’s greatest Maven, #AndreLeonTalley at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Anna Wintour

When you get #AnnaWintour to crack a rare smile… #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

 

Liu Wen

Chinese Supermodel #LiuWen at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Sarah Jessica Parker + Andy Cohen

#SarahJessicaParker + #AndyCohen. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:54pm PDT

 

Naomi Campbell

  Look who we spotted rolling in at 6 am after a wild #MetBall2015 night! #MetBall #MetGala2015 #MetGala #NaomiCampbell   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:40am PDT

 

Selena Gomez + Vanessa Hudgens:

  #Springbreakers Reunion at #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala #SelenaGomez #VanessaHudgens   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

Robert Pattinson + FKA Twigs

#RobertPattinson helping a v. tipsy #FKATwigs in after partying to the break of dawn. #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetGala2015 #MetBall

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:42am PDT

 

  Some Selfies from our time in New York…      

 

Miley Cyrus

#MileyCyrus + me. #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetBall #MetGala2015 #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

George Clooney

 

With #GeorgeClooney on the set of hotly-buzzed #MoneyMonster. #NYC #NikonD3300

 

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 3, 2015 at 5:37pm PDT

 

Stella McCartney

#StellaMcCartney + me. #MetBall2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

Karolina Kurkova

Good morning, from #KarolinaKurkova + me. #NYC #MetGala #MetBall #MetGala2015 #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 6, 2015 at 6:53am PDT

 

Gigi Hadid

  With Supermodel #GigiHadid. #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetBall   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:54pm PDT

Tang Wei

#TangWei + me. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:13pm PDT

 

Jourdan Dunn

  Supermodel #JordanDunne + me. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:32pm PDT

Jeremy Scott

I am obsessed with @itsjeremyscott. The Man responsible for making #Moschino fun again! #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetGala2015 #MetBall #JeremyScott

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:46am PDT

 

Common

#Common and me. #NYC #MetGala15 #MetBall2015 #SuicideSquad A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:11pm PDT

Olivia Munn

I love that #OliviaMunn and I coordinated hats. #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:47am PDT

 

Jack O’Connell

#JackOConnell tells me his day on the set of #MoneyMonster was “emotional”. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 3, 2015 at 5:37pm PDT

Gao Yuan Yuan

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT

 

Elisabeth Moss

At last! My long-desired #Selfie with #ElisabethMoss aka #PeggyOlson of #MadMen. The Actress concludes a run on #TheHeidiChronicles on #Broadway. #NYC #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 2, 2015 at 9:39pm PDT

Chrissy Teigen

#ChrissyTeigen + me. #MetBall2015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)