‘The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion’ Costume Institute Gala, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Anna Wintour, Vogue’s legendary editor-in-chief, arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute Gala. She is an event co-chair.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Vogue magazine editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Heidi Klum of “Project Runway” shows off her sleeveless gown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

“Entertainment Tonight’s” resident fashion critic, Steven Cojocaru.  (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Bee Schaffer, daughter of “Vogue” editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, arrives at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel attend “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Timberlake is a co-chair of the event, along with Anna Wintour and Kate Moss.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Model Jessica Stam shimmers in a sparkly, short dress on the Costume Institute’s red carpet.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Victoria Beckham, wearing Marc Jacobs. Meanwhile, her fall 2009 fashion line is a bit more low key.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova shows off her little black dress for the Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Actress Carla Gugino goes black and blue at the “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Donald Trump brought his own model, wife Melania Trump, to the event. No word yet as to whether he also uses her as a muse.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Model Shalom Harlow says hello to the paparazzi waiting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Ashley Olsen‘s white lightning look at “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

More than just a cover up: Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Bar Refaeli at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Supermodel Cindy Crawford, who is featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s “Model as Muse” exhibit, arrives at the gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Newlyweds Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots, and model Gisele Bundchen arrive at the gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

“Gossip Girl’s” Leighton Meister opts against a traditional gown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Madonna, a fashion muse to so many, wears Marc Jacobs to the Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Renee Zellweger goes green on the Costume Institute Gala’s red carpet.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Actress-model Elizabeth Hurley strikes a pose at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Kate Bosworth‘s sleek, black style at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Eva Mendes in a shiny, form-fitting gown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala.  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

Actress Leslie Mann, with writer-director-producer husband Judd Apatow, goes for a red-hot look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

SoCal’s own Rachel Bilson goes for a short turquoise dress at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Actress Eva Longoria Parker embraces the cutout trend at “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Tyra Banks displays her “America’s Next Top Model” chops at the Met‘s gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Amber Rose and Kanye West at the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute Gala. Kanye probably knows how to tie a bow tie. You don’t? Click here.  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

Designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee Ocleppo walk the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Singer Ciara at the Costume Institute Gala. What are the chances she and Gala co-chair Justin Timberlake will treat the audience to a duet?  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Molly Sims’ futuristic ensemble at the Met‘s Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Forever a model, sometimes a muse: Claudia Schiffer at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Marisa Tomei in a springy, flowery getup at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

Model-turned-actress Diane Kruger with Joshua Jackson at “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Designer Vera Wang, left, and actress Rachel Weisz, who is no stranger to Wang’s creations, at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Hilary Swank‘s bronzed style at “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Model Alek Wek’s burst of magenta at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Actress Jessica Alba sparkles at the Met‘s Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Model Chanel Iman’s fierce style at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Anne Hathaway — rumored to be designer Marc Jacobs’ new muse — on the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

Fabulous foursome: Actress Kate Hudson, left, designer Stella McCartney, actress Liv Tyler and actress Kate Bosworth at “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Rihanna‘s formal approach to The Met‘s Costume Institute Gala.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

“Damages” costar Rose Byrne, dressed in yellow, says hello to the cameras at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Blake Lively: turquoise with a touch of gam at the Met‘s Costume Institute Gala.  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

Peaches and cream: model Paulina Porizkova at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Actress Elizabeth Banks at “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala in New York.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Legendary model Iman shows off the looks that got her that status, at the Costume Institute Gala.  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

Model-turned-actress Brooke Shields at the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute Gala.  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

Kate Beckinsale shines under the lights on the Costume Institute Gala’s red carpet.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Mary-Kate Olsen: dressed-up version of boho chic?  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)