NEW YORK (AP) - A who’s who of Hollywood’s elite and fashion’s most coveted were hitting the red carpet in New York City for the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit.
Monday night’s event, called “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” honored the work of the late designer, who committed suicide in February 2010 at age 40.
A visibly emotional Madonna, who was wearing a gown by Stella McCartney, said she misses McQueen “terribly” and called the fashion business “a little bit dull” in his absence.
Francois-Henri Pinault and his wife, Salma Hayek, served as the event’s honorary chairs. Colin Firth, Stella McCartney and Anna Wintour were vice-chairs.
Also in attendance was Sarah Burton, McQueen’s successor at his fashion house, who designed Kate Middleton’s wedding dress.
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