Lots of celebrities gathered in New York City on Monday night (May 7) at the 2012 MET Costume Institute Gala.

Some of the celebs who were spotted showing off their fashion sense on the red carpet of the big event — dubbed the “Oscars of Fashion” — included singers Beyonce, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, Rihanna, Solange; actress Paula Patton; Hip-Hop newcomer (and sh*t starter) Azealia Banks and more.

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In an interview with E! News on Monday Vera let the cat out of the bag and confirmed that the reality star will indeed be using her to design her wedding dress for her big day.

“What a glorious moment! I am so thrilled to be dressing Kim for her wedding to Kris Humphries, ” she joyfully said. “Kim and I often spoke of creating a fantasy wedding gown. I’m so excited! As a friend of the Kardashian/Jenner clan, I wish the engaged couple all the joy and happiness in the world,” she continued.

Meanwhile, groom-to-be Kris Humphries, 26, can’t stop gushing about his beautiful bride-to be. “I think you just get that feeling. It’s an exciting time and I’m looking forward to everything,” the NBA player told E!

The big day is set to take place on August 20th.

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The fabulous Kim Kardashian was snapped in New York City with her sister Kourtney on Monday (Jun 27) heading to famed designer Vera Wang’s showroom to look at some potential wedding dresses.

Wearing an eye catching leopard print jumpsuit and her engagement ring, which is nearly as big as a human eye, Kimmy looked excited when entering the store with her sister.

Vera has dressed stars such as Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Simposn over the years. Wangs also dressed the future Mrs. Humphries younger sister Khloe for her nuptials to NBA star, Lamar Odom in 2009.

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The now single Halle Berry looked beautiful in her silver dress as she arrived on the red carpet of the 4th Annual DKMS Linked Against Leukemia Gala at Cipriani in New York City last Thursday night (Apr 29), just one day prior to reports of her big split with her long time boyfriend Gabriel Aubrey.

Other celebrities at the charity event were Estelle, Solange, Eva Mendes, L.A. Reid and more. Check out 10+ pictures below of celebs at the DKMS Linked Against Leukemia Gala…

Actress Zoe Saldana attended the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center Monday (Jun 15) in New York City. Other celebrities/fashion icons who hit up the annual fashion event were designer Vera Wang, r&b/pop singer Justin Timberlake, and a few others. Continue reading for all of the pics!

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