Fashioning a National Identity

2010-10-17T06:46:00.000-07:00

Top models, celebrities and world's top designers explore developing perceptions of the modern American woman at the Vouge annual Met Gala Fashion Event

Men maybe rule the world, but it is a well known fact that women control men…
This year the famous Met museum in New York decided to dedicate its central exhibition to American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.

The fabulous exhibition explores developing perceptions of the modern American woman from 1890 to 1940 and how they have affected the way American women are seen today. Though some people may think that the clothes does not reflect society changes, the new exhibition proves the contrary. Through the woman's dresses and other cloths, one can follow social, sexual and political revolutions.

Watch the American Woman Exhibition Gala Opening, Metropolitan Museum

With the American Woman as a background, Vouge's annual Met Gala Fashion Event took place, allowing lots of women glow on the red carpets:

Alexander Wang designed a custom-made design for the amazing Gisele Bundchen. Her husband, Tom Brady, wore a tuxedo made by designer Tom Ford.

The media Queen, Anne Wintour (Vogue) who also co-hosted the event wore an Oscar de la Renta gown that took four people 150 hours to hand-create.

Singer Gwen Stefani chose one of L.A.M.B designs.
Watch the full red carpet clip from the American Woman Exhibition

Jessica Alba wore a Sophie Theallet for Gap creation. Jessica Alba wasn't the only one who preferred a Gap design at the Gala. Kerry Washington wore a Thakoon for Gap dress; Zoë Kravitz wore Alexander Wang for Gap; Kirsten Dunst and Jamie Bochert wore Rodarte for Gap. All the dresses were auctioned the day after the Gala.

Jessica Biel was Ralph Lauren's guest for the evening. Therefore, she wore an amazing ivory silk gown, black suede ankle strap heels and a clutch made by the talented top designer. Another Ralph Lauren gorgeous design was a black Tuxedo made especially for Justin Timberlake.

Zuhair Murad Couture gown was Jennifer Lopez's choice for the Vouge Met Gala.

There is almost no way talking about women outfits without mentioning Lady Gaga. The artist that invented many of today's fashion trends gave a special performance at the annual Gala.

The feminine beauty was the star on Vogue's annual Met Gala Fashion Event. When the lights turned off, one thing was certain: Clothes are external expression, but they can reflect deeper and much more important processes. Can you predict what will the next revolution be? Maybe top designers know the answer…