The only things that rivals (and perhaps beats) the Academy Awards in couture activity by celebrities is the annual Metropolitian Museum of Art's Costume Gala. This year's theme was 'The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion.' Many celebrities took the gala as the oppurtunity to wear their most amazing designer gowns. Here are some of my favorite gowns worn at the gala:

{from left: Claudia Schiffer in Versache, Jessica Stam in Rodarte, and Kate Bosworth in Stella McCartney} Might I add that Jessica and Kate's hair look amazing? Anne Hathaway also had nice hair, rocking an almost Valley of the Dolls vintage look to great effect.