Moda Operandi to Sell 2013 Met Gala Gowns

Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibition sponsor has partnered with designers like Balmain and Nina Ricci to offer public red carpet dresses

By Rose Curiel Apr 29, 2013 11:59 PMTags
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This year, as in past, celebs will walk the 2013 Met Institute Costume Gala red carpet in some of the most gorgeous gowns we'll see all year. Remember Jessica Alba's glam gilded Michael Kors dress from last year? Expect equally hot haute looks come May 6.

And now, the fabulous frocks from can be yours—less than 24 hours after the designer creations debut on stars.

That's right, Moda Operandi, the e-commerce site and sponsor of the institute's Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibition, has partnered with designers like Balmain, Delpozo, Wes Gordon, Rodarte and Nina Ricci, who are dressing celebs for the gala, to offer their chic creations to the public the morning of May 7.

While there's no way of knowing which glam gals will hit the red carpet in the designers' looks, you can peep the couture gowns at ModaOperandi.com, Vogue.com, Samsung.com and MetMuseum.org, which will all stream the Met Gala red carpet arrivals live at 7 p.m. 

Whether chaos will ensue after the couture creations become available remains to be seen.