Red alert at fash fest
It was a ball fit for a McQueen!
A stunning collection of the world’s most fabulous and funky fashionistas — from Blake Lively to Rihanna — strutted their stuff last night at the Met’s annual Costume Institute Gala.
This year’s event, “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” honored the work of the late designer, who committed suicide in February 2010 at age 40.
“I miss him terribly, not only as a person but as a designer,” said a visibly emotional Madonna, who was wearing a gown by Stella McCartney.
“I think the fashion business is a little bit dull without him and I loved his provocative punk rock attitude. I think his designs were brilliant. I think he was brilliant. And I hope he’s having fun wherever he is right now.”
Attendants included the successor to McQueen at his fashion house, Sarah Burton, who also designed Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. Others who walked the red carpet were Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony, “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest with girlfriend Julianne Hough, Gwyneth Paltrow, Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba, Fergie and Sarah Jessica Parker, who wore McQueen.
