Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz and Sofia Vergara compete to outshine the stars in gold and silver at lavish Met Gala

 
Vintage black tie: Liv Tyler and Heidi Klum also opted for gothic takes on turn of the century gowns
Vintage black tie: Liv Tyler and Heidi Klum also opted for gothic takes on turn of the century gowns
 
Vintage black tie: Liv Tyler and Heidi Klum also opted for gothic takes on turn of the century gowns in Givenchy and Escada respectively
 
Noir nous: Linda Evangelista and Marion Cotillard were midnight maidens in
Noir nous: Linda Evangelista and Marion Cotillard were midnight maidens, Marion's Dior dress had accents of purple
 
Noir nous: Linda Evangelista and Marion Cotillard were midnight maidens, Marion's Dior dress had accents of purple
Renee Zellweger was a vision in Pucci, an surprise choice for the star who was expected to wear Caroline Herrera, but a masterstroke, as she looked incredible in the dramatic backless black gown which, yes you guessed it, had accents of gold.
Rihanna played it reasonably safe in Tom Ford's applique crocodile, but her stunning figure proved to be her winning accessory.
 
Taking a risk: Eva Mendes in Prada, Lily Collins and Beyonce all dared to be different with mixed results
Taking a risk: Eva Mendes in Prada, Lily Collins and Beyonce all dared to be different with mixed results
Taking a risk: Eva Mendes in Prada, Lily Collins and Beyonce all dared to be different with mixed results
 

Tangerine dream: Emma Roberts in Escada, Katharine McPhee in Elie Saab and Eva Mendes in Prada were all fruity visions on the carpet
 
Ladies in red: Chelsea Clinton, Emma Stone and Milla Jovovich donned the colour of romance
Ladies in red: Chelsea Clinton, Emma Stone and Milla Jovovich donned the colour of romance
Ladies in red: Chelsea Clinton, Emma Stone and Milla Jovovich donned the colour of romance
 
Ladies in red: Chelsea Clinton, Emma Stone rocking Lanvin and Milla Jovovich in Marc Jacobs donned the colour of romance
Her hair was slicked back to showcase her incredible cheekbones, but that was the same look chosen by Rooney Mara and Gisele Bundchen to heighten their air of Victorian melodrama in detailed Givenchy lace and embellished satin respectively.
Other stars wore their black in a gothic style, which was easily the second most popular trend of the evening.
Cate Blanchett, peerless beauty as always, nailed the look in a ravishing dress by Alexander McQueen that was at both extravagant and strangely minimalist, giving her the air of an elegant raven.
 
Pastel power: January Jones was lovely in yellow, Candice Swanepoel looked fresh in bright blue but Brooklyn Decker's blue was a bit soppy
Pastel power: January Jones was lovely in yellow, Candice Swanepoel looked fresh in bright blue but Brooklyn Decker's blue was a bit soppy
Pastel power: January Jones was lovely in yellow, Candice Swanepoel looked fresh in bright blue but Brooklyn Decker's blue was a bit soppy

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