Stars gather for Met Gala in New York
Stars from across the globe gathered Monday for the annual Met Gala in New York.
The evening, aimed at raising millions for the museum's Anna Wintour Costume Center, was inspired by the Met's new exhibit, "China: Through the Looking Glass."
Chinese actress Li Bingbing was a guest of honour at the event and was joining the met ball for the first time.
"Actually, this is the first time for me to join Met Ball. I heard Met ball it would like the Oscars of fashion. SO happy and so excited to join tonight. Is also a good opportunities for China and for Chinese celebrating to be here, because it is also special this year in Met Ball, because the theme of this year is China."
Other Chinese stars in attendance were Gong Li and Zhao Wei.
Popstar Rihanna stole the show with a gown designed by Beijing based designer Guo Pei. While Lady Gaga got into the theme wearing a velvet net evening coat hand-embroidered with black rhinestones and 14,000 feathers.