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2014: Charles James Beyond Fashion

Another somewhat underwhelming year. I love a beautiful gown, more than most people even, but I have my limits!

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Liu Wen and Karen Elson in Zac Posen

The consensus winners of the 2014 Met Gala. And yet: does anyone remember these looks over a decade later? Not as flashy as more modern wins, but these are some high-quality garments, styled exactly right!

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Vera Wang and Joan Smalls

This year's time capsule: Joan Smalls in a fishtail braid and purple lips. One of those looks that improves upon contrast with another look (Vera's black & white sheath).

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Janelle Monae in Tadashi Shoji

Perhaps the Platonic Ideal of a Janelle Monae look, almost boring in its perfection?

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Karlie Kloss in Oscar de la Renta

A lovely ensemble for 1954.

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Coco Brandolini D'Adda in Dolce & Gabbana

Pretty tame for D&G's 'Italia Über Alles' era—the giant cameo necklace with even more scenes of Venice really makes the look, imho.