With all these capes on the red carpet at the 2012 New York City Ballet Fall Gala, held at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, yesterday evening, you would think this event was hosted by André Leon Talley, not Valentino.
Karolina Kurkova worked a Valentino red Couture gown from the Fall 2012 collection as only a supermodel could, but I can’t help but think this gown should’ve gone to Sarah Jessica Parker, as the petite actress loves a big dramatic red gown, but then she has done this look before.
The supermodel styled her look with silver pumps and emerald drop earrings.
With her fresh-faced makeup, she completed her look with a centre-parted hairstyle swept off her shoulders.
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- Karolina Kurkova in Valentino Couture
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- Karolina Kurkova in Valentino Couture
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- Karolina Kurkova in Valentino Couture
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- Karolina Kurkova in Valentino Couture
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I immediately thought of SJP’s legendary GVB dress, and in comparision, this doesn’t cut it for me. The weird opaque/sheer dress is kind of sloppy looking. I do like the cape,though.
This dress just isn’t her style.
I don’t like it, she looks like Red Riding Hood.
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Now does Karolina Kurkova love a dramatic look or what? I love her attitude, the dress may not be the best -the sheer long sleeves and sheer panel on the skirt are quite off specially when combined with the cape- but she’s rocking it. I also LOVE her hair, makeup and earrings. Truly flawless. The silver pumps were a horrendous choice though.
It’s the dress. It’s just too much fabric. I’m not sure anyone could carry it off with this cut – certainly not sjp, as the voluminous fabric was my beef with her look as well. Also, I agree that the gratuitous sheer panel is completely unnecessary.
Does anyone else think the hair is way to casual for this gown? I think the model’s bun works a lot better.
This looks AMAZING on the runway…on Karolina Kurkova it looks unflattering and a lil costumey
I think it’s literally show-stopping. breathtaking. i agree that the hair could’ve been pulled up into a gorgeous bun. but other than that – she looks incredible. and yes, KK does seem to love a dramatic red carpet appearance. haha. this is no exception!
i don’t understand the comment by sammy about it being “unflattering” as compared to the runwway. i mean, if you scroll up the page and compare the 2, wwwithouth looking at the face, they look essentially identical. so that makes no sense.
She looks great but I wish she’d worn her up to emphasise the drama of the look.
God I love her. I’m always so happy to see her because I know she will look stunning. Absolutely stunning.
FC, I was in London last week for the first time. What a wonderful city! And Harrods, I think I died. Seriously the BEST store. I kept walking around thinking I wasn’t worthy to see such sites. I did make a purchase on the first floor purses. Yay for me!!!
Not a fan of the outfit (not even Karolina can pull it off for me) or her styling – the silver pumps stick out like a sore thumb, a matching red or gold sandal would’ve been better, not a fan of the hairstyle or her choice of statement earrings either.
in responce to jeremy: yes, if u cut off the face it looks almost identical but on the runway it looks more “complete” and pulled together, whereas on karolina it looks like she just put the dress on and it all ended there and as a result she looked like shes dressed up as lil red riding hood
I love this gown and the cape but I don’t feel Karolina is doing it justice. I would have liked her hair up and more dramatic makeup.
I immediately thought of Sarah Jessica Parker’s look, when I saw Karolina Kurkova’s photos. She pulls off the look, too.
wow!!wonder woman!