Red Carpet Rundown: 2012 Met Ball

See who stole the spotlight on fashion's biggest night.

Beyoncé - The crowd went wild when the new mom stepped onto the red carpet, and with good reason. She was stunning in her show-stopping Givenchy couture gown. The two-toned, feather-and-sequin detailed frock left little to the imagination with a nude bodysuit covered in black lace. She let the dress sing by keeping her makeup light and wearing a sleek ponytail. (Photos: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé - The crowd went wild when the new mom stepped onto the red carpet, and with good reason. She was stunning in her show-stopping Givenchy couture gown. The two-toned, feather-and-sequin detailed frock left little to the imagination with a nude bodysuit covered in black lace. She let the dress sing by keeping her makeup light and wearing a sleek ponytail. (Photos: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Belle of the Ball - Solange single-handedly shut the red carpet down at the Met Gala in her Rachel Roy peplum dress and cascading curls.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Solange Knowles - Solange went big and bright with a figure-flattering canary yellow peplum gown by Rachel Roy (who came as her date!) and a luxurious curly afro. Always a fashionista, the DJ added an intricate bracelet and sparkly clutch to dazzle up the eye-catching look. (Photo: Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - The usually sexed-up pop singer went for subdued elegance in a figure-hugging Tom Ford backless crocodile gown paired with Christian Louboutin heels. Even her makeup was toned down with glowing natural colors and a nude lip, creating a fresh face effect. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - The usually sexed-up pop singer went for subdued elegance in a figure-hugging Tom Ford backless crocodile gown paired with Christian Louboutin heels. Even her makeup was toned down with glowing natural colors and a nude lip, creating a fresh face effect. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Paula Patton - The actress went for a ladylike look with a frothy pink Vera Wang gown that showed off her hourglass shape and matching drop earrings. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Paula Patton - The actress went for a ladylike look with a frothy pink Vera Wang gown that showed off her hourglass shape and matching drop earrings. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Lala and Carmelo Anthony - Like Daniel Gibson, Carmelo Anthony had a crush on his wife long before he met her. Even though Lala has admitted to being a bit apprehensive about dating Carmelo at first, she fell in love quickly. Their love was so deep that they went on to have son Kiyan and get married. This is definitely one union that will stand the test of time. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Carmelo and LaLa Anthony - The stylish duo rocked classic evening elegance: Carmelo cleaned up in a custom made Rag and Bone tux while LaLa modeled one of the season’s hottest colors — cobalt — in a sweeping Zac Posen gown. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Rashida Jones - Jones took the night in a flirty spring floral gown by Tory Burch and accessorized the romantic dress with drop earrings, a feathered clutch and a diamond bangle. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Rashida Jones - Jones took the night in a flirty spring floral gown by Tory Burch and accessorized the romantic dress with drop earrings, a feathered clutch and a diamond bangle. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

"Not Even the King" - Alicia Keys recruits Emeli Sandé to co-write once again, and the resulting tribute to Swizz Beats wavers between poignant romantic truisms and cloying platitudes. Still, the minimalist touch — just Alicia and a piano — shows off one of the album's biggest surprises: Alicia's singing, which previously sometimes occasionally fell victim to strained pitchiness, has improved noticeably. Her vocal chords are wearing motherhood well. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys - “It’s only fun when I can do it with the love of my life!! ;-)” Alicia Tweeted that day, along with a picture of herself and hubby Swizz Beatz looking fly. The couple coordinated in black suits. Alicia wore hers with a necklace and no shirt underneath the jacket, while Swizz rocked a velvet number with his signature bowtie. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Kanye West - Kanye suited up in a bowtie detailed tux by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, one of his favorite designers, and wore a bangle to add his own style spin to the menswear. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Kanye West - Kanye suited up in a bowtie detailed tux by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, one of his favorite designers, and wore a bangle to add his own style spin to the menswear. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Bruno Mars - Mars oozed cool in a tailored Prada ensemble accessorized with aviator shades. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Bruno Mars - Mars oozed cool in a tailored Prada ensemble accessorized with aviator shades. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Janelle Monáe - Giving a spin to her signature suit look, the singer served up glamour in a satin jumpsuit with a sparkling jeweled embellishment at the waist that matched her drop earrings. We love her fiery red lip and nails that added a burst of color, and of course she always nails the pompadour hairstyle! (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Janelle Monáe - Giving a spin to her signature suit look, the singer served up glamour in a satin jumpsuit with a sparkling jeweled embellishment at the waist that matched her drop earrings. We love her fiery red lip and nails that added a burst of color, and of course she always nails the pompadour hairstyle! (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Chanel Iman - Chanel Iman attended the affair with designer Tom Ford and modeled one of his racy black and white sheer panel gowns. (Photo: Andres Otero/WENN.com)

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Chanel Iman - Chanel Iman attended the affair with designer Tom Ford and modeled one of his racy black and white sheer panel gowns. (Photo: Andres Otero/WENN.com)

Joan Smalls - The fashion model proved that there’s always room for a mini-dress at the 2012 Met Gala. The world’s top ranked model accompanied Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing in one of his own signature creations.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Joan Smalls and Olivier Rousteing - Joan Smalls arrived with designer Olivier Rousteing, but opted for a short studded gown by Balmain. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Rosario Dawson - A fitted leather gown? Haute! The actress punched up the interesting piece with cobalt earrings and a white clutch. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Rosario Dawson - A fitted leather gown? Haute! The actress punched up the interesting piece with cobalt earrings and a white clutch. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Rachel Roy - Roy herself went more subdued than her guest Solange and wore a sparkling pale pink gown with a V-neck. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Rachel Roy - Roy herself went more subdued than her guest Solange and wore a sparkling pale pink gown with a V-neck. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

M.I.A. - We love M.I.A. and her floral Stella McCartney skirt suit was pretty, but we know she can definitely get more creative than this! (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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M.I.A. - We love M.I.A. and her floral Stella McCartney skirt suit was pretty, but we know she can definitely get more creative than this! (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Amar'e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch - Not a surprise to see the New York Knicks player in the house since he's been buddy-buddy with Vogue's Editor in Chief Anna Wintour in the past, but couldn't one of his fashion friends have cautioned him against that hat? As for his girlfriend, Alexis, she played it safe in a clingy black dress. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Amar'e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch - Not a surprise to see the New York Knicks player in the house since he's been buddy-buddy with Vogue's Editor in Chief Anna Wintour in the past, but couldn't one of his fashion friends have cautioned him against that hat? As for his girlfriend, Alexis, she played it safe in a clingy black dress. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)