# Sartorial Sequins Glittery Gowns at the Costume Institute's ‘Model As Muse' Gala By Bianca | Published 2009-05-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-costume-gala-2009-pictures References: [style](http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/scoop/redcarpet-050409_Costume_Institute_Gala/) Pictures of the Costume Institute’s “Model As Muse” Gala at the [Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilewich-collection) in New York City revealed enough glittery gowns to indicate that sparkle was a dominant theme at the event. Glittery fashions at the ‘Model As Muse’ Gala was seen on Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson in full out disco outfits, Gisele Bündchen, who wore a [glittering navy blue custom Versace dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit), Jessica Alba in true blue Jason Wu, Marion Cotillard in a nude [Christian Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-2024-campaign) floorlength gown, Claire Danes in a champagne Armani Privé number, Donatella Versace in a mermaid turquoise dress of her own design, Georgina Chapman and Kate Beckinsale, January Jones in Michael Kors, Coco Rocha in a bronze Isaac Mizrahi gown and Anja Rubik in Balmain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glitter Fashion:** The domination of glittery gowns indicates a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly glitter fashion. - **Custom Dress:** The trend of wearing custom-designed glittery dresses highlights a disruptive innovation opportunity in bespoke fashion. - **Floor-length Gowns:** The popularity of full-length glittery gowns at the Gala signifies a transformative innovation opportunity in eveningwear fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the glitter fashion trend to experiment with eco-friendly materials and customization services. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The growing trend of sustainable and ethical fashion presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create glittery gowns with eco-friendly materials. - **Evening Wear:** The popularity of glittery floor-length gowns at the Costume Institute's Gala prompts an innovation opportunity to develop new designs and materials for evening wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Luggage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-gala.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Bedazzled Sequin Luxe Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystique-allure.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [High-Society-Inspired Holiday Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bergdorf-soire.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md)