Brace yourself! On Monday night, celeb-mania and opulent fashion will prevail on the lengthy steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art for its annual Costume Institute Gala. The event, which will serve as the official opening of "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" exhibition, always draws the who's who in fashion and celebrity - and we'll be there!

Who better to lead the festivities than the industry's favorite mad genius Marc Jacobs? Following in his stead are Kate Moss (seen here with MJ at the event in 1995), Justin Timberlake and Vogue's Anna Wintour, who are all serving as co-chairs.

Check back with us on the evening of for glam photos, the lowdown on what the stars are wearing and up-to-the-minute news. Plus, follow live postings on our *newTwitter feed* StyleListSays.

Happy gawking people!