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2013: Punk Couture to Chaos

This is the first Met Gala I remember being aware of as it happened. People online were really disappointed by the lack of themed looks, which seems silly in hindsight, as that had not been the norm up to this point!

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Taylor Tomasi Hill in Thom Browne

Weak showing for a "punk" look, sure, but pretty cool for a "museum charity gala" look? I do prefer the original version with the lace under-bodice though.

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Anja Rubik in Anthony Vaccarello

Eastern Bloc Lesbian Chic—need I say more??

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Elle Fanning in Rodarte

Reminds me of peak era Rachel Comey, back when she allowed fat models on her website, before the Red Scare girls walked her runway... those were the days...

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Uma Thurman in Zac Posen

Completely abandoning any sense of theme now. Just an impeccably constructed gown, in a gorgeous colour, that fits like a glove. That's all you need, sometimes!

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Lily Cole and Vivienne Westwood

Lily Cole looks cool and all, but mainly I want to shout out Dame Westwood for doing pro-Chelsea Manning activism at the Met Gala!