# Red Carpet Tails Jessica Biel at the Met Costume Institute Gala in NYC By Ayman | Published 2009-05-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-costume-institute-gala-2009 References: [daylife](http://www.daylife.com/search/photos/1/grid?q=Jessica) Trend Hunter was right on the money when we dubbed the [Atelier Versace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture) Spring 2009 collection “Red Carpet Runway Couture.” The sweeping red gown from this collection made a grand entrance at one of the most fashionable red carpets: the “Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The gorgeous gown was worn by young [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persol) starlet Jessica Biel. Biel complemented her gown with a hot accessory: her boyfriend Justin Timberlake, who co-hosted the event alongside Kate Moss and Anna Wintour. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Red Carpet Runway Couture:** Opportunity for designers to create high-fashion gowns that make a statement on the red carpet. - **Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion:** Potential for fashion industry to explore the relationship between models and fashion, and create innovative designs inspired by iconic models. - **Hot Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and standout accessories that complement red carpet looks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands can leverage the red carpet as a platform to showcase their innovative designs. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can create themed events that celebrate the relationship between fashion and art. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can collaborate with fashion events to create memorable red carpet moments and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Luggage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-gala.md) - [Stage Couture Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jisoo-dior.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelsey-anderson.md) - [Film Festival Haircare Sponsors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerastase1.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md)