2005’s Met Ball honored Chanel, and Australian actress Naomi Watts wore a white asymmetrical gown from the legendary French fashion house. The mermaid-style dress had a swirling ruffle encircling the bodice to add a feminine, ethereal touch.
Iconic Met Ball Gowns
Each spring the brightest stars of the fashion, film, and society worlds turn out for the Costume Institute's Met Ball in New York. And this year, TIME looks back at the 15 best dresses at the Ball since 1995.
Naomi Watts