In pictures: NY fashion exhibition

Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes were among an array of Hollywood stars who attended the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The annual event celebrates the launch of the museum's latest fashion exhibition. This year is Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.

Inside the museum, guests such as Liv Tyler were greeted by 30ft (9m) statues of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

The Beckhams were spotted on the red carpet. Some fashion critics have likened Victoria's outfit to the Disney character Cruella De Vil.

Supermodel Kate Moss and fashion designer Stella McCartney are both prominent figures in the world of fashion.

Jennifer Lopez was accompanied by her husband Marc Anthony on the red carpet. The singer gave birth to twins two months ago.

Actress Christina Ricci took time out from promoting her latest film Speed Racer, which also stars Susan Sarandon and Emile Hirsch, to attend the event.

This year's honorary chairman Italian designer Giorgio Armani greeted guests with his co-chairs George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

Model-turned-actor Jason Lewis is best-known for playing Samantha's boyfriend in Sex and the City, the film of which is out this month.

The Olsen twins are best known for their acting, but also have a clothing line which is sold in Wal-Mart stores across the US aimed at young girls.

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker dazzled photographers with a purple ruffled Marchesa gown.

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