The worlds of punk rock chic and Hollywood glamour collided on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Gala in New York City on May 6, 2013. Starlets embraced the culture clash by hybridizing metal spikes and studs with luxurious gowns.
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For “What To Wear Wednesday,” I’ve decided to honor this year’s theme, “PUNK: Chaos to Couture.” You can’t get any more punk rock chic than red leather pants – the side zips scream rocker cool!
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The look on the left is more on the glam side while the look on the right is edgier. The key to keeping it glam is through feminine adornments and details. A sleek stiletto will always swank up an outfit. Along with delicate jewelry pieces and light, sheer materials. To achieve an edgier look, think the opposite of the aforementioned. Opt for heavier materials, chunky adornments and masculine details.
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McQ by Alexander McQueen long sleeve top
$145 – jades24.com
$145 – jades24.com
Astr boho shirt
nordstrom.com
nordstrom.com
Joseph elastic waist pants
net-a-porter.com
net-a-porter.com
Christian Louboutin neon high heels
bergdorfgoodman.com
bergdorfgoodman.com
Jimmy Choo spiked booties
neimanmarcus.com
neimanmarcus.com
Alexander mcqueen handbag
alexandermcqueen.com
alexandermcqueen.com
Vivienne Westwood plaid handbag
amrag.com
amrag.com
Valentino jewelry
mytheresa.com
mytheresa.com
Erickson Beamon punk jewelry
shopbop.com
shopbop.com
Delfina Delettrez yellow gold ring
stylebop.com
stylebop.com
Iosselliani stone earrings
shopbop.com
shopbop.com
Ben amun jewelry
couturecandy.com
couturecandy.com
Topshop spike ring
topshop.com
topshop.com
Wet seal
wetseal.com
wetseal.com