Coming up with the usual weekly wrap-up after the eye-popping gown-gasm that was the Met Gala is almost as tough as nailing its China theme, says JEANMARIE TAN
ZOE KRAVITZ
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PREMIERE OF MAD MAX: FURY ROAD IN LOS ANGELES
Coming up with the usual weekly wrap-up after the eye-popping gown-gasm that was the Met Gala is almost as tough as nailing its China theme, says JEANMARIE TAN
Gown: Valentino
I have mad love for Kravitz, who seems to get more gorgeous - the dreadlocks totally help - with each red carpet appearance. She injects a touch of grunge to any gown, and this particular Valentino is as stunningly exotic as she is.
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JENNIFER LOPEZ
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LATIN BILLBOARD AWARDS IN FLORIDA
Jumpsuit: Zuhair Murad
Clutch: Brian Atwood
Another day, another example of JLo slaying a sheer white lace embroidered onesie like no one else can.
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ABBEY LEE
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PREMIERE OF MAD MAX: FURY ROAD IN LOS ANGELES
Jumpsuit: Balmain
No idea who Abbey Lee is, but she is not messing around in her fearless 70s-inspired red and black striped ensemble. If she threw on a cape, she'd have a superhero/supervillain named after her.
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HALLE BERRY
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MATTEL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL UCLA KALEIDOSCOPE BALL IN LOS ANGELES
Dress: Not known
Berry is giving us something different from her usual overly tight, overly sexy body-con dresses. But unless she is trying to hint to the world that she is pregnant again, boho maternity wear - especially one that makes her look like she stepped in a deep puddle - just won't do.
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RITA ORA
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CHINA: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA AFTER PARTY IN NEW YORK CITY
Corset: Agent Provocateur
Seriously, what manner of S&M is going on here? Ora is swimming in a hilariously ill-fitting pantsuit, her boobs are begging for mercy in that corset and she is being strangled by what looks like a kilo of diamonds around her neck. It is a small miracle she is still alive.
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JOHNNY WEIR
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KENTUCKY DERBY IN KENTUCKY
Suit: Roberto Collina
Shoes: Louis Leeman
Headpiece: Kerin Rose Gold
I know I'm supposed to be featuring women, but nobody was a bigger loser than former US Olympic figure skater Weir. How can anyone compete with this lethal combination of pyjamas, bedroom slippers and ROSE GARDEN MOHAWK? Let's just say he is in a league of his own.
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WHO WORE IT BETTER?
VANESSA LACHEY V KENDRA WILKINSON
VANESSA LACHEY
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KENTUCKY DERBY IN KENTUCKY, MAY 2
KENDRA WILKINSON
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KENTUCKY DERBY IN KENTUCKY, MAY 2
Hats off to both ladies for keeping things classy and chic in black and white at the races. I prefer Wilkinson's fabulous wide-brim headgear, but Lachey's demure fit-and-flare eyelet frock and overall vintage styling really transports me to another era.
MOST IMPROVED
ADRIANA LIMA
Of all the statement gowns at the Victoria's Secret model's disposal, she chose this? From the goth make-up and harsh bangs to the shapeless, gloomy dress, it is an uncharacteristic downer for the usually perky bombshell who is barely recognisable here.
She continued with the dark palette for the after party by switching to an LBD, but at least her incredible gams and kick-a** gladiator sandals were a sight for sore eyes. China: Through The Looking Glass Costume Institute Gala in New York City, May 4
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Gown: Marc Jacobs
CHINA: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA AFTER PARTY IN NEW YORK CITY, MAY 4
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Dress: Zero + Maria Cornejo
HONOURABLE MAN-TION
JAMES MARSDEN
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THE D TRAIN PREMIERE IN NEW YORK CITY
Suit: Etro
Plaid is not a print to be trifled with, but ageless Marsden wears this fine suit like a second skin. Love how the mix of blue, black and grey makes his eyes pop.
This article was first published on May 16, 2015.
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