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Celebrities Flaunt Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci Profligate ‘Punk’ Fashions at the 2013 Met Gala By: Mariah Honey It was obvious that the Met Gala 2013 belonged to Riccardo Tisci, the extremely talented Italian designer who dressed not one but thirteen celebrities, including the likes of Madonna, Amanda Seyfried, and power couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, for the most popular red carpet event within the world of fashion. Riccardo Tisci is an Italian fashion designer. He graduated from London’s Central Saint Martins Academy in 1999, and in 2005 was named Creative Director for Givenchy womenswear and haute couture, a job he almost passed on. In May 2008, he was also named as menswear and accessories designer of the Givenchy men’s division. The 38-year-old’s extravagant designs for the event included
an ivory hand-embroidered tulle dress with a plunging neckline worn by the American film and television actress Rooney Mara. International Superstar and curvy diva Beyoncé turned up fashionably late at the gala in a stunning Tisci piece, featuring a python corset and long skirt with a scorching orange decoration and cutout train. The Met Gala, also known as Costume Institute Ball, is hosted annually by the internationally famous fashion magazine Vogue. It is a coveted event attended by only the most desired A-Listers, often including Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine. She oversees the benefit committee as well as the actual guest list. She actually has to personally approve many of the selected
gowns before they even appear on the carpet. The extreme soiree celebrates the annual opening of the Metropolitan Museum’s fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute. It is regarded as an important social event in New York City. The event has been an annual affair at the Met since 1971. In 2005 individual tickets ranged in price from $5,000 to $15,000, while corporate sponsors paid $150,000 for whole tables. In 2006, the event raised a total of $4.5 million. In 2010, the price of the top table was $250,000. Vogue and Fashion House Chanel have shared the cost of the event. Each year the event has a theme, and the evening includes a cocktail