No doubt, the dress was stunning: a brilliant red silk organza ballgown with black swirls and an asymmetrical neckline.

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She then twisted and knotted the sleeves in such a way that it resembled the skirt of an avant garde ballgown.

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Carrie Underworld channeled her inner princess in an Oscar de la Renta ballgown and Julie Bowen of Modern Family wore a chic black number from Doo.

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Part of Posen's signature are red-carpet gowns, such as the strapless, draped bustier ballgown worn by Crystal Renn and the architectural peplum gown with cutouts and sharp shoulders worn by Coco Rocha.

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