It may have an evening celebrating the opening of an Alexander McQueen exhibition but Stella McCartney faired rather well on the red carpet, dressing an impressive list of attendees. First up Kate Hudson, the pregnant actress chose a strapless metallic gown for the event by Stella McCartney. The dress with it’s embroidered top was a pretty choice and makes an ideal cut on her fast growing baby bump.

Rihanna, the racy popstar chose an equally racy dress. She went for a lace design custom made by Stella McCartney. The dress features an open panel running all the way up the side of the dress. The look is a not unexpected dose of red carpet drama although a more traditional look might have been a nice unexpected twist to her usual style shock tactics.

Madonna made a rare appearance at last night’s gala. Madonna doesn’t always get it right but on this occasion the cap-sleeved silk blue gown was a perfect choice. It’s elegant, flattering and age appropriate!

Eva Mendes can normally be relied upon to bring a big dose of old Hollywood glamour to the red carpet. On this occasion she went for an alternative look; instead of the traditional va va voom we’re used to she went for a more trend led 70s inspired blue pleated gown with metallic waist-belt from spring/summer by Stella McCartney.

Gwyneth Paltrow can usually be relied upon to wear a fabulous gown by her friend Stella McCartney, she didn’t disappoint. Last night choosing a metallic floor-length gown by the designer. The dress is actually very simple and faff-free, the high neck and long-sleeves give it a very chic appearance but the thigh split means it isn’t without a side of sexiness!

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal attended the event in a stunning midnight blue sequinned gown, custom made by Stella McCartney.

Finally young actress Hailee Steinfeld has not only been making waves in Hollywood with her Oscar nomination but also in the fashion world. She continued rising in style stakes with her appearance at the Met Gala last night in a high-necked embroidered gown from the pre-fall collection by Stella McCartney. I like that Hailee hasn’t tried to dress older than her age by going for a full length gown, keeping it short maintains a fresh, youthful vibe.