The MET Costume Institute Gala 2016: “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology”

The 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala was held tonigh on 2d May 2016 in New York. This year`s exhibition “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” gathered the most important people from fashion industry, A-list celebrities and music stars to celebrate the development of new age fashion. 

The exhibition focused on the dichotomy between handmade haute couture and machine-made fashion. “Traditionally, the distinction between the haute couture and prêt-à-porter was based on the handmade and the machine-made,” explains Andrew Bolton, curator of the Costume Institute. “But recently this distinction has become increasingly blurred as both disciplines have embraced the practices and techniques of the other.”

This evening`s Gala was hosted by cochairs Idris Elba, Jonathan Ive, Taylor Swift,while Anna Wintour. Nicolas Ghesquière, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miuccia Prada served as honorary chairs, and the gala and accompanying exhibition was be sponsored by Apple.

 

Blake Lively looks elegant while hitting the red carpet at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 28-year-old pregnant actress wearing a custom Burberry gown in blush pink silk organza, adorned with hand-dyed and sewn laser-cut petals. She completed the look with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and L’Oréal Paris makeup.

All eyes were on American music sensation Beyonce Knowles as she stepped out on the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 34-year-old looked fierce as she posed to the photographers in Givenchy Couture latex gown featuring pearl and floral embellishments designed by Riccardo Tisci. After the “Lemonade” scandal, curiously, there was no sign of Knowles’ husband Jay Z . Her new album Lemonade is officially the No. 1 album of the week on Billboard 200, making it her sixth album to hit that mark.

Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima also walked the red carpet at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 34-year-old exuded elegance in Giambattista Valli Couture gown from their spring 2016 collection, while completing the look with Oscar de la Renta shoes, Chopard jewelry and Roger Vivier clutch.

American supermodel Cindy Crawford and Balmain`s creative director Olivier Rousteing walked the red carpet together at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 50-year-old fashion icon was among the #BalmainArmy as she looked stunning dressed in custom made Balmain silver metallic dress and accessorized with matching earrings. 

Russian beauty Irina Shayk was also at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 30-year-old was joined by her boyfriend Bradley Cooper but the private coupe did not walk the red carpet together, and instead Bradley was photographed with director David O. Russell. Irina was looking ethereal and lovely in a cornflower blue dress by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci from their Fall 2015 collection.

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio also hit the red carpet at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 35-year-old was dressed in Balmain custom made silver embellished gown with wide belt that accentuated her waist, while accessorizing with Giuseppe shoes, Fred Leighton rings, Jennifer Fisher earrings and carrying a Judith Leiber purse.

American singer Selena Gomez looked lovely while attending the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 22-year-old was accompanied by her best friend Taylor Swift while being dressed from head to toes in Louis Vuitton black and white combination.

Actor Jason Statham and his girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley hit the red carpet together at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 29-year-old British beauty exuded elegance in Ralph Lauren white column dress with thigh high slit and donned sleek hairstyle, while Jason looked handsome in Ralph Lauren Purple Label shawl collar tuxedo. This couple was for sure the mos elegant pair of the night.

British supermodel Naomi Campbell and designer Peter Dundas hit the red carpet together at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 45-year-old stunner showed off her enviable figure in custom made Roberto Cavalli Couture dress with crop top and high waisted train skirt in black silk lace allover embroidered with micro-beads and crystals.

Dutch beauty Doutzen Kroes also attended the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 31-year-old L’Oréal Paris ambassador stepped out wearing Balmain custom made white shimmering gown with cut-out details which accentuated her athletic frame.

Czech supermodel Karolina Kurkova was among the best dressed at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 32-year-old beauty looked stunning dressed in Marchesa custom ‪made cognitive dress‬ created in partnership with IBM. Lit to perfection! The gown reacted and lit according to the reactions of fans over social networks. This was certainly a news to us. For her beauty makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury created a dreamy ethereal look with golden accents on the eyes and soft pink lips.

Actress Lupita Nyong’o shined while walking the red carpet at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 33-year-old Academy Award winner was wearing a custom made Calvin Klein Collection jade sequin dress with velvet straps and finished off the look with Jimmy Choo shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

American model Carolyn Murphy also attended the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 41-year-old exuded elegance in custom made Oscar de la Renta strapless silver gown and ivory crystal heels. Her beauty included elegant bun and fresh red lips.

French actress Lily-Rose Depp made her Met Gala red carpet debut at the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 16-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis was among the Chanel ambassadors together with Kirsten Stewart. Willow and Jaden Smith. She was dressed in Chanel Couture soft beige halterneck gown and matching jacket draped over her shoulders.

American model Riley Keough also attended the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 26-year-old brunette shined dressed in Diane von Furstenberg rich bronze slip dress with plunging neckline and accessorized with Brian Atwood shoes.

American actress Claire Danes and designer Zac Posen hit the red carpet together for the 2016 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City. The 37-year-old Homeland star wore a glow-in-the-dark, fiber optic-woven gown by Zac Posen and completed the look with Eva Fehren jewelry.