Will gender-bending Marc Jacobs start men-in-lace trend?

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs wore an outré lace dress to the Met Gala on Monday because he didn't want to "be boring".

The 49-year-old left eyebrows raised and jaws dropped at the exclusive Costume Institute Gala in New York in this see-through black lace shirt dress and white boxer shorts. He added a black clutch and buckled high heels from his latest collection.

"It is just a lace dress... I just did not wanna wear a tuxedo and be boring," he said.

Milla Jovovich, for one, seems to find him fierce.

Coming Up: Beyonce and other ladies at Met Gala.

  • Fashion designer Marc Jacobs wore an outr� lace dress to the Met Gala on Monday because he didn't want to "be boring".<br><br> The 49-year-old left eyebrows raised and jaws dropped at the exclusive Costume Institute Gala in New York in this see-through black lace shirt dress and white boxer shorts. He added a black clutch and buckled high heels from his latest collection.<br><br>"It is just a lace dress... I just did not wanna wear a tuxedo and be boring," he said. <br><br>Milla Jovovich, for one, seems to find him fierce. <br><br>Coming Up: Beyonce and other ladies at Met Gala.
    Fashion designer Marc Jacobs wore an outré lace dress to the Met Gala on Monday because he didn't want to "be boring".

    The 49-year-old left eyebrows raised and jaws dropped at the exclusive Costume Institute Gala in New York in this see-through black lace shirt dress and white boxer shorts. He added a black clutch and buckled high heels from his latest collection.

    "It is just a lace dress... I just did not wanna wear a tuxedo and be boring," he said.

    Milla Jovovich, for one, seems to find him fierce.

    Coming Up: Beyonce and other ladies at Met Gala.
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  • It's known as one of the most glamorous red carpets of the year, with movie stars, models and even a few star quarterbacks putting on their most fashion-forward outfits for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala.<br><br>Beyonce, Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Cameron Diaz and Gisele Bunchen were among those to weave through the tented grand Fifth Avenue entrance to celebrate the new fashion exhibit that compares and contrasts the designs of two Italian women: Miuccia Prada and the late Elsa Schiaparelli.
    It's known as one of the most glamorous red carpets of the year, with movie stars, models and even a few star quarterbacks putting on their most fashion-forward outfits for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala.

    Beyonce, Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Cameron Diaz and Gisele Bunchen were among those to weave through the tented grand Fifth Avenue entrance to celebrate the new fashion exhibit that compares and contrasts the designs of two Italian women: Miuccia Prada and the late Elsa Schiaparelli.
  • Singer and new mom Beyonce Knowles wore a risqu� sheer Givenchy Haute Couture gown with strategic beading. It also had a purple and black feathered train.
    Singer and new mom Beyonce Knowles wore a risqué sheer Givenchy Haute Couture gown with strategic beading. It also had a purple and black feathered train.
  • An unusually covered up look for singer Rihanna who wore a black leather gown with crocodile-style embossing by Tom Ford.
    An unusually covered up look for singer Rihanna who wore a black leather gown with crocodile-style embossing by Tom Ford.
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  • Scarlett Johansson, fresh from her <i>Avengers</i> success, was in a custom-made gown with a pearl embroidered bodice and a long tulle skirt by favourite designers Dolce & Gabbana.
    Scarlett Johansson, fresh from her Avengers success, was in a custom-made gown with a pearl embroidered bodice and a long tulle skirt by favourite designers Dolce & Gabbana.
  • Gwyneth Paltrow took a fashion risk with a raised hemline. She wore a short steel-blue Prada dress with heavily embellished pockets.
    Gwyneth Paltrow took a fashion risk with a raised hemline. She wore a short steel-blue Prada dress with heavily embellished pockets.
  • Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, who came to the event with American football star husband Tom Brady, wore a high-slit black gown by Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci.
    Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, who came to the event with American football star husband Tom Brady, wore a high-slit black gown by Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci.
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  • Lea Michele wore a shiny blue gown with plunging neckline by Diane von Furstenberg.
    Lea Michele wore a shiny blue gown with plunging neckline by Diane von Furstenberg.
  • Newlywed Carey Mulligan, co-chairwoman of the Gala this year, wore a Prada cocktail dress with metallic fish-scale beading.
    Newlywed Carey Mulligan, co-chairwoman of the Gala this year, wore a Prada cocktail dress with metallic fish-scale beading.
  • Jessica Biel also wore Prada ? a punge necked, 50s silhouette dress with green embroidery. She was on the arm of fiance Justin Timberlake.
    Jessica Biel also wore Prada – a punge necked, 50s silhouette dress with green embroidery. She was on the arm of fiance Justin Timberlake.
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  • Renee Zellweger was in an open backed black illusion gown by Emilio Pucci.
    Renee Zellweger was in an open backed black illusion gown by Emilio Pucci.
  • Hilary Swank wore red Michael Kors and was escorted by the designer.
    Hilary Swank wore red Michael Kors and was escorted by the designer.
  • <i>Modern Family</i> star Sofia Vergara poured her curves into a silver-embroidered column dress with a fan-style pleated tulle bodice by Marchesa.
    Modern Family star Sofia Vergara poured her curves into a silver-embroidered column dress with a fan-style pleated tulle bodice by Marchesa.
  • Victoria's Secret model Anja Rubik didn't leave much to the imagination as she stepped out in an Anthony Vaccarello slinky silk dress. The model showed off her well-toned figure in the hip-high split dress.
    Victoria's Secret model Anja Rubik didn't leave much to the imagination as she stepped out in an Anthony Vaccarello slinky silk dress. The model showed off her well-toned figure in the hip-high split dress.
  • <i>Speedy Singhs</i> actress Camilla Belle was in a delicate ivory tulle beaded dress from Ralph Lauren.
    Speedy Singhs actress Camilla Belle was in a delicate ivory tulle beaded dress from Ralph Lauren.
  • Amy Adams channelled Old Hollywood in a cream one-shoulder gown with black velvet insert from Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.
    Amy Adams channelled Old Hollywood in a cream one-shoulder gown with black velvet insert from Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.
  • Jessica Alba was a golden girl in metallic Michael Kors.
    Jessica Alba was a golden girl in metallic Michael Kors.
  • <i>The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo</i>, Rooney Mara, was darkly stunning in another Goth-glam Givenchy dress.
    The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Rooney Mara, was darkly stunning in another Goth-glam Givenchy dress.
  • i>Twilight</i> star Kristen Stewart hit the red carpet in Balenciaga sequins and leather.
    i>Twilight star Kristen Stewart hit the red carpet in Balenciaga sequins and leather.
  • <i>Harry Potter</i> star Daniel Radcliffe looked dapper in an Antonio Azzuolo tuxedo, poses with Rose Hemingway who was wearing an Oscar de la Renta dress.
    Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe looked dapper in an Antonio Azzuolo tuxedo, poses with Rose Hemingway who was wearing an Oscar de la Renta dress.
  • The only accessory designer L'Wren Scott needs is partner Sir Mick Jagger.
    The only accessory designer L'Wren Scott needs is partner Sir Mick Jagger.
  • Rapper Kanye West was spotted minus rumoured girlfriend Kim Kardashian.
    Rapper Kanye West was spotted minus rumoured girlfriend Kim Kardashian.
  • The Jonas Brothers- Nick, Kevin, and Joe- pose together.
    The Jonas Brothers- Nick, Kevin, and Joe- pose together.
  • <i>Rock of Ages</i> actress Julianne Hough, in Carolina Herrera, poses with beau Ryan Seacrest.
    Rock of Ages actress Julianne Hough, in Carolina Herrera, poses with beau Ryan Seacrest.
  • Christina Ricci wore a Thakoon dress with Tiffany & Co. jewels.
    Christina Ricci wore a Thakoon dress with Tiffany & Co. jewels.
  • Brooke Shields, who looked gorgeous in her J Mendel gown, was using a a cane to walk.
    Brooke Shields, who looked gorgeous in her J Mendel gown, was using a a cane to walk.
  • Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, who was the hostess of the event, wore a white gown with lobster-motif gold embroidery by Prada.
    Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, who was the hostess of the event, wore a white gown with lobster-motif gold embroidery by Prada.