Met Gala Poll

It's time to break down the top red carpet trends from the 2012 Met Gala red carpet. Metallics might have been the big story of the night, with Karolina Kurkova stunning in a slim-fitting gown and matching turban courtesy of Rachel Zoe, Michael Kors dressing Jessica Alba like a golden goddess, and Camilla Belle looking every bit the '20s siren in Ralph Lauren. There were also plenty of plumes, from Diane Kruger's purple Prada gown to Kate Bosworth's flirty Prada dress. It continues to be the year of the peplum, while the next big trend in sexy dresses appears to be all about showing some sexy back — case in point, Rihanna. Don't forget about the orange crush, textural play and feather fetish we spotted, too! So many trends, so little time. Step inside to start your Met Gala red carpet revision.

A trend that we've been banging on about for you to try out for Winter has slipped up the fashion hierarchy, and is having a major influence on red carpet looks, in particular today's glam 2012 Met Gala offerings. Texture, and not in the faux fur variety, was all over the red rug — a myriad of guises. Rihanna wore an alligator stamped Tom Ford sheath, Leighton Meester experimented with Marchesa tulle, Rooney Mara contrasted leather with lace in Givenchy, Carey Mulligan worked a metallic fish-scaled Prada number and Cate Blanchett was feathered head-to-toe courtesy of Alexander McQueen. Take a gander at the plethora of way celebrities incorporated this tactile trend into their Met Gala looks.

We pointed out earlier the number of yellow frocks on the Met Gala's red carpet today, but out in equal force was a similarly citrus-influenced showing of orange. From almost -eds to peachy sunset shades to crayola brights, it was all coming up rather Fanta flavoured. From Ginnifer Goodwin in elegant Monique Lhuillier to Emma Roberts in a sweet belted Escada number, the stars were keen to adopt the spritzy palette. We particularly liked Eva Mendes tangerine-y dress, which played off the bold colourway with large-scale beading in contrasting hues. Step inside to see what other Met Gala stars got in on the trend.

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We couldn't help but notice a slew of our absolute red carpet favourites today sporting dresses with feathered hemlines. Edges were hemmed in pretty plumes, adding touch-me intrigue whilst keeping things light and soft. Beyoncé made a dramatic entrance with her violet, ombre-effect Givenchy train, Diane Kruger similarly wore purple, but in a way boho-inspired Prada way. Cate Blanchett went a darker route in a noir Alexander McQueen feather-edged gown whilst Kate Bosworth put a flirty twist on the trend with her short, flapper-esque Prada shift. Step inside to see this textural trend up close.

We're filing this Met Gala look under legendary: Karolina Kurkova is a vision in Rachel Zoe's custom-made gold-sequined gown. The supermodel took the red carpet by storm with the bold and beautiful confection, topped with a coordinating turban and finished with a jaw-dropping display of diamond bangles and rings. With confidence and glamour, she carries the '20s-inspired outfit perfectly, making it one of the most dramatic looks on tonight's red carpet — and with Karolina's playful poses, one of the most fun to watch. Click on to see every stunning angle and find out exactly why we're so smitten.