The 2012 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City sparkled with the creations of fashion’s hottest designers. The star-studded event marks the opening of this year’s “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibit, which explores the striking affinities between two Italian designers from different eras. Under trustee and co-chair Anna Wintour, the Met Ball has become one of the most visible, profitable and fashionable charity events.
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