The opening of the Prada and Schiaparelli exhibition was celebrated earlier this week in New York as part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala. The stars were out in force on the red carpet for fashion's biggest party of the year and here's a selection of the evening's best dressed celebrities.

Amy Adams wearing a gown from Giambattista Valli's Spring 2012 collection.

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Arizona Muse wearing a floral gown from Erdem

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Jessica Biel opted for a below the knee beaded satin Prada dress

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Linda Evangelista sported a black duchesse cap-sleeved gown by Prada

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Renee Zellweger looked resplendent a backless gown by Pucci

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Lily Collins looked amazing in this ethereal gown by Valentino

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So, just a taste of the gowns which the celebrities were wearing at this year's Met Ball. Our favourite was definitely the lovely gown worn by up and coming star Lily Collins. We think it would also make a wonderful wedding gown......sigh.........