Vintage at the Met Gala 2012

The Met Gala was as visually pleasing as one could dream this year, with some amazing little numbers like that of Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada, Nina Dobrev in Donna Karen, Emma Stone in Lanvin and Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren just to name a few.  I particularly liked how Camilla channeled the old hollywood 1930's vibe in such an effortless chic way.

Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren. Met Gala 2012. Getty .

However, vintage had its moment on Coco Rocha. Her Rich Yellow Givenchy Pant Suit made a fashion statement alongside its pink details. I am not sure if I'm on board with the pink and yellow then there is the hair- but I give her a mention for the Givenchy.  This is not a look for everyone and some say it is a worst dressed and others that it's just informal in terms of the Met.    Yet, I have to applaud her for remembering that the Met holds some of the most amazing and important vintage clothing in its collection and it is fitting to wear vintage!  That said, I think I would have indeed liked to have seen a more formal approach.

Coco Rocha. Met Gala 2012. Vintage Givenchy.Getty.

The Gala also hosted a discussion worthy 1960's inspired dress and a 70's/80's inspired gown.  Karolina Kurkova's wearing a custom Rachel Zoe sequin gown and turban was a moment that I actually found sort of right on for the event. It was glamour, fashion forward, yet vintage inspired and harkened to a sort of fashion history. But of course not a look that's going to look cool on just anyone. That said I dug the Dynasty of today statuesque look!

Karolina Kurkova. Met Gala 2012.Rachel Zoe Dress, Fred Leighton jewels. Getty Image.

Chloe Sevigny's Mui Mui dress must also be mentioned, as we think on all things vintage.  It, of course, is sort of a modern black take on Paco Rabanne's famous mod link dress embodied ultimately by his work with the clothing for Barbarella.  Again, some people liked the look and others not so much. I am on the fence, I love Chloe and I get where she was going- I mean she was wearing vintage like 5 minutes after birth.

Chloe in Mui Mui. Met Gala 2012. Press Image.