Emily Ratajkowski, Lily Aldridge, and More in Gala-Ready Looks With Extra Flash
At spring’s most thrilling party, frocks are all about the quirky details, from sequins and beading to flounces and bows—a winning proposal for sartorial shine amid a couture-clad crowd.
Photographed by Theo Wenner, Vogue, May 20161/6Doubling Down
Bold paillettes give this duet of dresses serious red carpet flash. On Emily Ratajkowski (left) and Lily Aldridge: Vera Wang Collection dresses, $2,495 each; Vera Wang, NYC. David Yurman earrings, $4,600–$5,000; David Yurman, NYC.
Fashion Editor: Sara Moonves
Photographed by Theo Wenner, Vogue, May 20162/6After Hours
Accessorize your red dress—your short, sparkling, fluttering red dress—with bouncing curls for just the perfect amount of disco-dream-girl edge. Tessa Thompson in Lanvin, price upon request; Lanvin, NYC. Tiffany Co. rings, priced upon request; 800.843.3269.
Photographed by Theo Wenner, Vogue, May 20163/6Embracing the Evening
The beaded tasseling on this crimson number will help you liven up any affair with a mere shimmy-shake. On Abbey Lee: Proenza Schouler dress (price upon request) and top ($850); Proenza Schouler, NYC. De Beers earrings, price upon request; De Beers, NYC. Kotur clutch, $895; koturltd.com.
Photographed by Theo Wenner, Vogue, May 20164/6Confidence Game
Two ways to make a statement: darkly romantic flora—or tiers of the hottest pink (with bonus points for the matching candy-color hair). On Adwoa Aboah (left): Alexander McQueen embroidered dress, price upon request; Alexander McQueen, NYC. On Fernanda Ly: Gucci dress (price upon request) and rings ($410–$580); select Gucci boutiques.
Photographed by Theo Wenner, Vogue, May 20165/6Trip the White Fantastic
Bow? Check. Camellias? Check. Layers upon layers of bright, gauzy lace? Check. This confection is a showstopping look for any elegant night on the town. On Lily Collins: Chanel dress, price upon request;
select Chanel boutiques. Buccellati earrings, cuff, and watch (priced upon request); 212.308.2900.