The MET Ball

Anne Hathaway looked ethereal in a Valentino dress with jewels by Bulgari 

Known as one of the most fashionable events of the year, the MET Ball brought out the biggest stars and the boldest designs. The annual Costume Institute Gala Benefit was held at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art and celebrated the opening of the "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity exhibition. The event was hosted by Patrick Robinson of the Gap and co-hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. Check out the stunning creations worn by some of the event's lovely invitees.

Designer and mom of two Nicole Richie did little to dispel pregnancy rumors in this flowing Marc Jacobs gown

Kate Hudson showed off her newly enhanced assets in date Stella McCartney's figure-flattering gown

Israeli model Bar Rafaeli went short and sexy in this Rag & Bone lace stunner

Sex and the City 2 Sarah Jessica Parker star sparkled in Halston, for which she is the chief creative officer 

The Gossip Girl star was statuesque in this eye-catching Marchesa peacock creation 

Ditching the Na'vi bright blue, Avatar's Zoe Saldana wowed in a shimmery navy Calvin Klein 

Harry Potter's Emma Watson was white-hot in a custom made Burberry

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