The Met Gala saw the A-list don their very best red carpet style in New York City on Monday, and feathers were a big trend to fly into the Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Met Gala 2012 was full of feathers / WENN/Getty
The Schiaparelli and Prada 'Impossible Conversations' Costume Institute Gala last night was a huge trend-spotting opportunity, with metallics, peplum and backless trends all on display.
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It was the feather dresses that really caught out imagination at the Met Gala 2012.
Beyonce wore Givenchy feathers to the Met Gala 2012 / WENN
New mother Beyonce went all out with a huge feathered train of black and purple at the end of her Givenchy gown.
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The stairs were cleared so she could pose appropriately and give the dress all the room it needed.
Diane Kruger opted for a purple Prada number with feathers / Getty
Diane Kruger also opted for purple feathers, but went for an entirely purple Prada concoction.
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The actress' frock teamed a simple strappy top half with a voluminous skirt and train.
The Met Gala saw Kate Bosworth go feathery in Prada / WENN
Also opting for Prada, Kate Bosworth wore her feathers all over her mini.
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The dip-dye effect went from burgundy up top to match her lipstick, getting darker as it headed down.
Cate Blanchett's Met Gala gown was a feathery Alexander McQueen creation / Getty
Cate Blanchett also took the feather look to its full extent in her Alexander McQueen gown.
The black full-length number meant Cate Blanchett was covered in feathers from head to toe.
All these feathers almost makes us want to sneeze.