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The Most Dressed

Changing Up the Codes

Top looks from the Met Opera opening night, the New York City Ballet fashion gala and Annabel’s for the Amazon.

Gilbert Bolden III, in a dress of his own design, at the City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times

The fall social season is back with a twist. The Metropolitan Opera held its opening night gala on Tuesday for “Medea,” with a notably more diverse cross-section of the city’s philanthropic, arts and social circles. The venerable affair, which raised $4.8 million, also pushed the boundaries of what constitutes black tie, with some men ascending the grand staircase in heels and dresses.

The sartorial shift continued the next night at the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center. Traditional fishtail gowns shared the red carpet with men in crop tops and flowing tutus. The gala, which pairs choreography with fashion, raised $3.4 million and honored Sarah Jessica Parker. It also featured an original score by Solange Knowles.

And in London, the private club Annabel’s held its annual charity for the Amazon rainforest on Sept. 22, with proceeds benefiting the Caring Family Foundation. The splashy affair drew society figures, actors and models, who took the “black tie elevated with Amazon colors” dress code to heart.

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Solange Knowles, in a double-breasted suit, at the City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Jeremy O. Harris, in Gucci, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Julia Fox, in Zac Posen, at the k City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Connor Finch, in Moss Bros, at Annabel’s.Credit...Muir Vidler for The New York Times
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Billy Porter, left, in Giles Deacon, and Nicole Ari Parker, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times


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Laverne Cox, in Iris van Herpen, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Sophie Sumner, in a Pamella Roland dress and Olympia Le-Tan bag, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Bryce McClendon, with opera glasses, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Christine Baranski, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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James Smidt, in Versace, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Maxwell Read, in Loring, at the City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times


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Brooke Shields, in Alexandre Vauthier, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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ASAP Ferg, left, and Renell Medrano at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Colin Aikins, in a Samuelsohn tux with a collar and latex corset, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Deborah Ababio, in Temperley London, at Annabel’s.Credit...Muir Vidler for The New York Times
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Tyler the Creator, in a Golf le Fleur cap, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Fay Leshner, in Christian Lacroix, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times


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Steve Varsano, in a Billionaire jacket, and Lisa Tchenguiz, in Claudia Arce, at Annabel’s.Credit...Muir Vidler for The New York Times
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Jovani Furlan, left, in Palomo, and Hippolyte Petit at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Jordan Roth, in Comme des Garçons, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times


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Harrison Osterfield, in Joshua Kane, at Annabel’s.Credit...Muir Vidler for The New York Times
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Queen Latifah at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Davide Riccardo, left, and David Gabriel, both in Palomo, at the New York City BalletCredit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Timmy Church, with a Larry Vrba brooch, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Zoe Lister-Jones, in Dundas, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Sean Santiago, in Lela Rose and YSL, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Rachel Feinstein, in Giles Deacon, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Nick Green at Annabel’s.Credit...Muir Vidler for The New York Times
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Alex Frankel, in a thrifted coat and leather harness, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Lizzie Asher, in Valentino, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Courtney Halverson, in Toccin, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Fern Clausius, in Fern New York, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Deborah Roberts, left, in Alex Perry, and Kristin Davis, in Monique Lhuillier, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Coco Romack, in Avavav, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Angela Lei, in Ermanno Scervino, at Annabel’s.Credit...Muir Vidler for The New York Times
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From left: Marina Albino; Anni Barros, in Balmain; and Paula Almeida, in Nadine Merabi, at Annabel’s.Credit...Muir Vidler for The New York Times
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Tiler Peck, in Valentino, at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Dennis Nyero, in New & Lingwood, at Annabel’s.Credit...Muir Vidler for The New York Times
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Arsen Perry, in a black dress and heels, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Yelena Yemchuk, in Ulla Johnson, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
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Amy Sedaris, in Comme des Garçons, and Andy Cohen at the New York City Ballet.Credit...Krista Schlueter for The New York Times
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Annie McCaughan, in Alexander McQueen, at the Met Opera.Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times

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