This week saw the return of the prestigious Met Gala, the annual showcase of some of fashion's most incredible red-carpet looks. Swarms of high-profile celebrities flocked to the event to be photographed in this year's dress code 'Punk Couture' - a theme which has recently been explored in collections by the likes of Margiela and Dries Van Noten. The results were as often amazing as they were questionable - Anne Hathway, for example, wowed in a floor-length vintage black number complete with sheer detailing and a daring bleached crop, whereas Madonna made headlines for the wrong reasons, opting for a custom-made Givenchy jacket teamed with cliché fishnet stockings.
The event also served as a showcase for some of the highlights of the recent A/W collections - Katy Perry looked incredible in head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana, whilst Miley Cyrus chose a floor-length sequinned fishnet dress by Marc Jacobs for a subtle take on the theme. The event also saw Riccardo Tisci returning briefly to the world of couture after Givenchy announced earlier this year that its couture line would be on hiatus - Beyoncé chose a dress that used the beautiful flame-print fabric from the latest collection, yet when teamed with a sequinned black corset the overall aesthetic was slightly top-heavy and overly bulky.
