Super night for stars at Met's 'Superhero' gala

BY JOSEPH AMODIO | Special to Newsday

May 6, 2008

Sarah Silverman arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala. (AP Photo / May 5, 2008)

POW! BAM! ZOWIE!

The red carpet was full of exclamation points last night. Anyone with legitimate rights to use the "super" prefix -- supermodels, superstars, superathletes, and the random super-stylish -- turned out at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's renowned Costume Institute Gala to celebrate its new exhibit, "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy." Legendary designer Giorgio Armani (as tan of skin as his hair is white) was honorary chairman of the splashy event. Vogue chieftain Anna Wintour co-hosted with Julia Roberts and George Clooney.

Some superlatives of note:

Super-chic -- Julia Roberts, in a very sophisticated Armani gown with Grecian-y folds, lightly dusted with sparkles, and Kristin Davis in a stunning Michael Kors (the man, himself, on her arm).

Super-sexy -- Gisele Bundchen, in a strappy, flesh-toned Versace with a devastating back.

Super-red -- Iman, in a Dolce & Gabbana sunburner.

Super-strapless -- Beyoncé, in a classic Armani look.

Super-sparkly -- Mischa Barton in Missoni, Hilary Duff in Elie Saab, Michelle Trachtenberg in a vintage Yves Saint Laurent that's "gold lame, darling -- how could it not be right for a superhero night?"

Super-short -- Diane Kruger, in a sexy Ferretti mini that's "like armor," she said, so she felt it was a good pick for the night. Man on her arm -- Joshua Jackson -- with a white jacket "that I wasn't sure about at first, but he looks good," she said.

Super-lucky -- Hayden Christensen, who got a smack on the lips from Eva Mendes as they walked into the lobby.