A Designer and His Muse: Karl Lagerfeld & Blake Lively

This will be known as the year Blake Lively became the inspiration for everyone from Christian Louboutin to Karl Lagerfeld.

Spotted everywhere together, Karl keeps this muse close including last night at the Costume Institute Gala at the Met.







Karl Lagerfeld
Suit: Tom Ford

Blake Lively
Dress: Chanel










Photo: The Cut on NYMag.com

Best of the Met Gala 2011: Tom and Gisele, Tory Burch and Kanye, and many more

Last night was the Costume Institute Gala, a staple in New York society. This year the night was dedicated to Alexander McQueen and his exhibit "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" on display from May 4, 2011- July 31, 2011. Often referred to as "The Oscars of the East Coast," everyone dresses to not only impress but to shock and here is my round up of picks for the night.

Best Dressed Female: Ashley Greene

Dress: Donna Karen
Jewelry:Lorraine Schwartz
Shoes:Brian Atwood
Clutch: Judith Leiber

Best Dressed Male: Pharrell Williams

Suit: Yves Saint Laurent

Best Designer Debut: Tory Burch for Menswear as seen on Kanye West

Tory Burch
Dress: Jean Patou
Earrings: David Webb



Kanye West
Suit: Tory Burch

Best Couple: Tom Brady and Gisele

Tom Brady

Suit: Tom Ford



Gisele
Dress: Alexander McQueen
Jewelry: Van Cleef & Arpels

Photos: The Cut on NYMag.com