Beyonce, Kerry Washington, Kanye West & More At The Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala

Last night, Anna Wintour threw what has become one of the most sought after ticket in New York's high society fashion circles, the Costume Institute Gala.  This year's gala was dedicated to Alexander McQueen and attended by all of the beautiful people in music, fashion and business.  See pics of Beyonce, Naomi Campbell, Kerry Washington, and more inside....

The "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art went down Monday night and the YBF folks came out with the fabness.

The King and Queen of Hip Hop/R&B Jay-Z and Beyonce arrived arm-in-arm.  And Beyonce's gown was so tight she had to be helped up the steps in her Pucci gown.  Gorgeous look though.

Mary J Blige wore this ice silk crepe gown a gold python clutch, and gold python strappy evening sandals all by Gucci. She accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz.

Solange Knowles wore Dries Van Noten.  Lovely graphic and bold look for her.

Zoe Saldana wore a simple Calvin Klein that still works lovely for her.

Joy Bryant looks like a totally different person when she actually wears makeup.  She donned a Missoni ombre orange gown for the occasion.  

Model Joan Smalls was also there.  She pulled off the vampy makeup look with her gothic yet feminine dark silver gown.

Serena Williams went Carrie Bradshaw on us and wore a silver fascinator by Royal fave Philip Treacy and her gorgeous white Oscar de la Renta gown with a beaded bodice and shredded fabric look full skirt.

Pharrell Williams looked dapper in his suit.

Kerry Washington wore this stunning custom-made pistachio chiffon Escada dress with a Swarovski clutch and H. Stern jewelry

Cassie wore Rag & Bone to the ball.  She looks great but I think she should have worn something more formal.

Kanye West used a fancy safety pin to close his jacket.

He posed with Lyor Cohen.  Lookin' great 'Ye.

Jennifer Hudson looked fabulous in this strapless bronze and white full organza skirted gown.  The whole gown is made of silk organza and French tulle.  And she posed with Vera Wang--the designer of her gown.

Ciara looked very model-esque in her sleek Prabal Gurung gown.  I see she raised up those girls right too.

Serena's bestie LaLa Vazquez Anthony also donned Vera Wang.

She and Carmelo hit the red carpet.  Carmelo looked dapper as usual.  But the orange skin paried with the peach gown is just a bit much for La.  Not loving the fit of her gown on her either.

Andre Leon Talley worked his usual cape business.  This one was bigger than usual.

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys looked great and that crocodile jacket is to die for.  Interesting to pair with such a feminine gown--I wouldn't have done it.  But it's a fab jacket on its own.  Her whole look is by Givenchy.

Amar'e Stoudemire posed in Calvin Klein with his fashion partner Rachel Roy, who rocked her own strapless white design of course.

Rosario Dawson was there.

Nicole Richie wore white and looked fabulous with an old Hollywood look.

I love this gown on Rihanna.  Great one-armed revealing laced look for her.

The dress is by Stella McCartney and the black lacy shoes by Christian Louboutin.

Rashida Jones wore a purple strapless A-line gown.  She could have taken a bit more risk though--this IS the Costume Gala.

Speaking of risks, Naomi Campbell (who looked like a piece of art) arrived with her boo Vladimir Doronin.   This white Alexander McQueen frock is sure to turn off a lot of people.  But there's something so unique about the top that I love.

Not loving Keri Hilson's choice here.  Her grey Versace dress wasn't my fave.  Not understanding the dress itself and it looks forced for her.  I've seen her take risks and look fabulous before, so expected more for this one.  And is it just me or is her hair and skin all starting to look monochromatic these days?

Jennifer Lopez wore this insanely red hot Gucci number.  I usually don't like big floral shrugs, but she made it work.  As usual.

Janelle Monae wore her signature black and white made head-to-toe by Chanel.

Iman looked like a Studio 54 diva in this metallic gold Stella McCartney deeply low cut pantsuit.  Classic.

Eva Mendes looked gorgeous in a royal blue one sleeved belted gown by Stella McCartney.

John Legend's model girlfriend Chrissy Tiegen wore a revealing black Chris March gown with Ruthie Davis’s “Spikette” pump.  Definitely a conversation starter dress.  Loves it.

Thandie Newton wore a Stella McCartney dress and walked the red carpet with Freida Pinto (on the right) and Jimmy Choo Chief Creative Officer Tamara Mellon (to Thandie's left).
Thandie and Tamara both wore Solange Azagury-Partridge jewelry while Thandie also accessorized with Jimmy Choo “Louisa” platform sandals from the Choo 24:7 Collection and the fashion house’s “Mini Tube” clutch.
Freida wore Chopard jewels and a satin clutch and white silk gown from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2010 Haute Couture Collection.
Photos via WireImage/Mazur