In anticipation of tonight’s glamorous outing of ball gowns at the Met Gala, we asked photographer Cass Bird to take the season’s most Charles James–worthy dresses onto the street. Models Hanne Gaby Odiele, Grace Mahary, Tilda Lindstam, Alana Zimmer, and Xiao Wen Ju took to Manhattan in a breathtaking array of evening looks. Is it any wonder then, that an Instagram frenzy ensued?
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Photographed by Cass Bird
Throughout: Grace Mahary in a Zac Posen gown and Alexis Bittar earrings and bracelet.
Alana Zimmer in a Zac Posen gown, Eddie Borgo earrings, and a Phillips House bracelet.
Xiao Wen Ju in a Jason Wu gown, Eddie Borgo necklace and bracelet, and Roger Vivier shoes.
Tilda Lindstam in an Oscar de la Renta gown and Alexis Bittar necklace and ring.
Hanne Gaby Odiele in a Giles gown, Eddie Borgo earrings and bracelet, AS29 ring, and Christian Louboutin sandals.
Hair: Ilker Akyol; Makeup: Romy Soleimani