Fashion in 50 Seconds 5/5

Today is fashion's favorite holiday with the Benefit Gala for the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute. Superheros: Fashion and Fantasy is sure to be quite a kick and we personally can't wait to get to the museum this morning for the press preview. We have a few lovely preview photos thanks to Women's Wear Daily. Fun random fact, Harold Koda was inspired by Michael Chabon’s “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” metaphysical take on super powers. Chabon has contributed an essay on Unitard Theory in the show’s accompanying book.

Government funded fashionistas are having a tough time in Scotland.

Nautical fashion remain a perennial summer trend. Thus boat shoes and stripes mean you can't go wrong.

As much as we love The Economist's Big Mac Index as the cutest example of purchasing power parity we sort of think the Hermes Tie Index might be a lot sexier.

The aesthetics of science makes for some very compelling patterns. Tory Burch better watch her back because these horse methaemoglobin textiles are perfect for a little summer dress. And no we aren't joking even one bit.

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