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Diane Kruger and Laverne Cox were just two noteworthy celebrities who attended the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala on Thursday evening.
The actresses and gala co-chairs, both stole the show in bright billowing gowns as they walked the red carpet at the event, which was held at Lincoln Center.
The bi-annual affair (one in Spring, one in Fall) marks the opening of the season, and it is meant to serve as a celebration of dance and design.
Gala glamour: Stars including Diane Kruger and Laverne Cox led stars at the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala on Thursday evening
Kruger, 45, was seen arriving to the event in an eye-catching tiered pink gown with a black bow.
The floor length frock featured ruffled sleeves which fell off the shoulders and the Inglourious Basterds star also carried an ornate pearl covered clutch bag.
Her blonde hair was whimsically swept back in a loose updo and while at the event she flashed her $500K engagement ring from fiance Norman Reedus.
Despite her engagement news, Kruger brought her mother Maria-Theresa Heidkrüger as her date for the evening.
Newly engaged! While at the event Kruger also flashed her engagement ring from fiance Norman Reedus
The look: The floor length frock featured ruffled sleeves which fell off the shoulders and a large black ribbon detail on one side
Date for the evening: The gala co-chair brought her mother Maria-Theresa Heidkrüger as her date
Wow! The Orange Is The New Black star wore her blonde hair in loose mermaid waves with delicate jewels on one side and carried a structured gold purse
Having some fun! Laverne was seen dramatically waving her large skirt around on the carpet
Co-chair: Laverne was tapped as one of many celebrity co-chairs for the gala which marks the opening of the ballet season
Cox, 49, stood out from the crowd in an unconventional yellow plaid gown with a corseted top.
The Orange Is The New Black star wore her blonde hair in loose mermaid waves with delicate jewels on one side and carried a structured gold purse.
Another gala co-chair who was naturally in attendance was Claire Danes, who kept it simple in a plunging black dress while attending with husband of 12 years, Hugh Dancy, who wore a tux.
Danes’ elegant garment featured a delicate lace backing, and she wore her blonde bob down straight and parted to one side.
Elegant: Claire Danes kept it simple in a plunging black dress
Class act: The Homeland star’s slim physique was on display in the classic dress
Happy couple! Danes was pictured with her husband of 12 years Hugh Dancy at the event
Looking sharp: Danes (left) and Dancy (right) walked the red carpet together
Feathered moment: Kristin Chenoweth wowed in a pink sequin and feathered dress
Loved up: Chenoweth was seen stealing a kiss from boyfriend Josh Bryant at the event
Blonde ambition: Dove Cameron (left) was seen posing for a picture with Chenoweth (right)
Squad! Alan Cumming was pictured alongside Dove Cameron, Ariana DeBose and Chenoweth (left to right)
Danes’ husband, Dancy, also served as a co-chair for the event as well as Sarah Jessica Parker, former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg’s daughter, Georgina, and Al Roker (among others).
Stars in attendance at the event included designer Zac Posen, comedic actress Kristin Chenoweth, designer Cynthia Rowley and her daughter Kit Keenan — a former contestant on The Bachelor —, Kelly Bensimon and actresses Dove Cameron and Cara Santana.
Celebrating dance and design, the event included two world premiere ballets with striking costumes by Esteban Cortázar, and music from four contemporary composers.
Cortázar, is known for being one of the youngest designers to ever present at New York Fashion week, showing his collection when he was just 17 years old.
Looking good! Al Roker was pictured with his wife Deborah Roberts
Angelic: Cara Santana looked a vision in a white dress
Classy: The Beverly Hills Chihuahua actress and activist was seen making an appearance
Mother daughter outing: Designer Cynthia Rowley (right) was pictured with daughter Kit Keenan, a socialite and contestant on Matt James’ season of The Bachelor
Socialite: Bensimon, a former Real Housewife of New York and socialite stood out in a white pantsuit and posed for a snap with John Demsey
Night of stars: Kelly Bensimon was also seen at the gala
As the event is being held amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and circulating Delta variant, the gala developed a new format this year to prioritize the health and safety of their patrons.
The night’s cocktail reception and seated dinner will be held completely outdoors at Lincoln Center and all attendees were required to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination for entry into the event and performance.
A recent negative test was not accepted as an alternative to vaccination for entry, and all NYCB staff, theater staff, and vendors were also required to show proof of vaccination.
Additionally once inside the David H. Koch Theater, where the ballet performance will take place, all attendees were mandated to wear masks before and during the show.
American classics: A handful of designers including Posen (left) and even former NYC mayor, Michael Bloomberg (right), were present
New York night: Former mayor Bloomberg was pictured with wife Diana Taylor
In her element: Prominent NYC Ballet dancer Marika Anderson (left) was pictured at the event, as was Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele (right)
The designer: Esteban Cortázar (right) was tapped to design the striking costumes for the premiere ballets at the event and posed for a snap with Odiele (left)
Dressed to the nines: Journalist and former TODAY host Bryant Gumbel (right) was seen with his wife Hilary Quinlan
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