Miley Cyrus embodied punk attitude with a long mesh dress by Marc Jacobs and her short blond hair styled into spikes.
Anne Hathaway rocked a more edgier look than usual, and debuted a new platinum blonde hairstyle. The actress wore a vintage black Valentino gown and sported bright yellow nails to complete her look.
### 'Nicole Richie wore Topshop couture and sprayed her hair white'
Both Nicole Richie, who wore all-white Topshop Couture and sprayed her hair white, and Katy Perry, who wore embellished metallic Dolce and Gabbana complete with head dress, tweeted pictures of their punk-inspired manicures.
Kristen Stewart shunned the traditional ball-gown trend, wearing a deep red trouser suit by Stella McCartney with red smokey eye-makeup and slicked back hair.
Black was a popular choice at the Punk-themed evening with Alexa Chung and Emma Watson as well as Miranda Kerr opting for black laser cut-out dresses.
Beyonce and Katie Holmes opted for glamour with their show-stopping gowns. Beyonce’s baroque-inspired Givenchy dress matched her thigh high boots while Katie chose an all-white Calvin Klein train dress.
Madonna and Sarah Jessica Parker both arrived with their underwear on show. Madonna caused a stir with her ripped fishnet stockings, tartan studded jacket, leather gloves and black wig while Sarah wore an elaborate Giles Deacon gown and an extravagant Philip Treacy gold headpiece.
### 'Madonna caused a stir with her ripped fishnet stockings, tartan studded jacket, leather gloves and black wig'
Kim Kardashian's head-to-toe printed floral Givenchy gown with matching shoes and gloves has also divided critics.
Stars added punky touches to their outfits in the form of quirky accessories, hair dye and embellishements - Jessica Biel sported a nose ring and Diane Kruger dip dyed her blonde ponytail in shocking pink while brit beauties Sienna Miller and Cara Delevigne buddied up with studs.
Nicole Richie, model Jourdan Dunn and revenge star Ashley Madekwe all wore custom-made Topshop gowns which will be made available to buy. Actress Ashley tweeted pictures of the group with Chloe Green, daughter of Topshop owner Phillip Green.