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The 2009 Costume Institute Show has been given an interesting theme this year - The Model as a Muse. Ever since the forties, iconic models such as Twiggy have had a huge influence on fashion and this still continues in the present day with Kate Moss being so much more than just a model when it comes to fashion. The Gala will be a tribute to the models that have influenced fashion and style over the decades.

If you are wondering what exactly a ‘Muse’ is, it is a term used to describe the models that influenced the designers and photographers with whom they worked but almost everyone who came into contact with them or saw pictures of them, making them the icons of fashion for their time. Kate Moss probably the main model muse of our time with the sales of her Topshop line proving that whereever Kate goes with her style, others will follow. Kate Moss was at the star studded pre opening gala acting as the events co chair, along with Harold Goda, co-curator of the Costume Institute at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Anna Wintour, American Vogue’s editor-in-chief, designer Marc Jacobs and pop star Justin Timberlake.

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I have been waiting with anticipation for the Costume Institutes Annual Gala. I love a bit of red carpet glamour and with this being one of the biggest events on the sartorial calender, I couldn’t wait to see what everyone was wearing. There was one thing I knew for sure that no expense would be spared when it came to luxury and top designer clothes. The theme this year was super heroes, but this seemed to have been slightly ignored by the stars who wore the usual red carpet atire with a large does of glamour. The gala was held at the New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and hosted by Vogue Editor in Chief, Anna Wintour, Giorgio Armani, Julia Roberts and Goerge Clooney. Here are some of the dresses that I loved and loathed, of course everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Sofia Coppola in Marc Jacobs - this dress just oozes understated elegance. She looks great but doesn’t look like she has tried too hard. 

Amanda Brookes in Marni - I’m just not getting this outfit, it doesn’t really do anything for her and is seriously lacking in red carpet glamour.

J Lo is no stranger to the red carpet her experience is serving her well when it comes to looking great for the Costume Institute Gala. The colour is  a bit different but really suits her and the dress is just gorgeous, what else would you expect from Alberta Ferretti.

Julie Chen proves that black is back in this gorgeous sequinned dress.

Kate Mara is screaming look at me in this Zac Posen dress. I just love it, it reminds me of sunshine.

Kerry Diamond is not really doing herself any favours in this dress. I hate the colour the shape and the fabric.

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If you want a bit of red carpet glamour, try this pure silk dress from Aftershock.