The Met Gala is like the fashion industry’s prom; the popular girls and boys come out in their finest gowns and baubles, ready to celebrate their own fabulousness and that of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Although the 2014 Met Gala had a rather straightforward theme (“white tie and decorations,” or, in other words, “very fancy”), stars, models and socialites still managed to find plenty of places to infuse their own personal style into their sartorial choices. Below, we used Photoshop’s handy-dandy zoom function to get a closer look at what some of the red carpet’s most notable fashion stars carried, all the way from Chanel candy to heavily embroidered Marchesa.
Lily Allen
Chanel Candy Clutch
Jessica Alba
Diane von Furstenberg Tonda Clutch
$295 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Lake Bell
Reece Hudson Bondage Clutch
$1,295 via Barneys
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Valentino Rockstud Flap Clutch
Shop Valentino via Neiman Marcus
Diane Kruger
Edie Parker Jean Clutch
$1,195 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Nicole Richie
Zagliani Bon Bon Python Clutch
$1,200 via Barneys
Charlize Theron
Dior Satin Clutch
Amy Adams
Oscar de la Renta Crown Goa Clutch
$2,250 via Net-a-Porter
Rita Ora
Thale Blanc Golden Orchid Watersnake Clutch
Dita Von Teese
Roger Vivier Pilgrim Clutch
Shop Roger Vivier via MyTheresa
Dianna Agron
Miu Miu Jeweled Clutch
Shop Miu Miu via Net-a-Porter
Chrissy Teigen
Jimmy Choo Cosma Clutch
$2,095 via Jimmy Choo
Leighton Meester
Smythson Floating Envelope Clutch
Shop Smythson via Barneys
Arizona Muse
Smythson Floating Envelope Clutch
Shop Smythson via Barneys
Florence Welch
Solange Knowles
Anya Hindmarch Crisp Packet Clutch
$1,595 via ShopBop
Jessica Pare
Roger Vivier Pilgrim Clutch
Shop Roger Vivier via MyTheresa
Emma Stone
Tod’s Signature Clutch
Shop Tod’s via Saks
Alexi Ashe
Marchesa Lily Embroidered Clutch
$2,995 via Neiman Marcus
Cara Delevingne
Stella McCartney Plexi Box Clutch
Shop Stella McCartney via Net-a-Porter
Chloe Sevigny
Kenzo Raindrop Clutch
$625 via Net-a-Porter
Kylie Minogue
Marchesa Iris Clutch
$2,995 via Neiman Marcus
Anne Hathaway
Rauwolf Octagon Gemstone Clutch
$2,495 via farfetch.com
Lupita Nyong’o
Prada Raso Clutch
Shop Prada via Bergdorf Goodman
Am I the only one who is confused on why clutches cost so much?
You are not! I’m perpetually confused by it.
For a select few, the embellishment, if hand-applied, seriously ups the price. For most, I suspect they charge more because people perceive them as special and brands can get away with upping the prices.
Best is the Chanel candy clutch …. Too cute
Florence’s minaudiere is a zodiac themed one from valentino couture fw13
thank you … I was wondering, since she had the Valentino butterfly cape on.
and the winner is Lily Allen’s Chanel candy clutch!
It’s THE best!!
I WANT CANDY!