Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Kicks Off With Star-Studded Gala
The Annenberg debuted Oct. 17 with a fancy soiree -- sponsored by Salvatore Ferragamo, and co-chaired by Jamie Tisch and Los Angeles philanthropist Wallis Annenberg -- welcoming A-listers including Charlize Theron, Amy Adams, Kevin Spacey and Gwen Stefani.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesCharlize Theron
The Young Adult actress styled her stunning Alexander McQueen dress with a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, Gucci shoes and a Harry Winston ring.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesAmy Adams
The American Hustle actress shined in a shimmering Elie Saab Haute Couture dress, Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and pumps, and Marina B ring and earrings.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesGwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale
The No Doubt lead singer, who arrived with husband Gavin Rossdale, glowed in the shiny fringe Salvatore Ferragamo gown, which she paired with Jennifer Fisher jewelry.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsLou Moore and Kevin Spacey
The House of Cards actor joined Lou Moore, executive director of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, at the star-studded event.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesJodie Foster
The Elysium actress chose Armani for the evening soiree.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesNicole Richie
The former Fashion Star mentor stepped out in a Dolce & Gabbana dress, Emporio Armani heels, a Saint Laurent clutch and House of Harlow 1960 rings.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsCamilla Belle
The Breakaway actress styled her plunging, peach-colored Salvatore Ferragamo gown with Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesCourteney Cox
The Friends alum arrived in a maroon Thomas Wylde dress and Gucci heels.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsFreida Pinto and Dev Patel
The Slumdog Millionaire actress, in a shimmering Salvatore Ferragamo gown, posed with her former co-star Patel. "Los Angeles -- since I first arrived here -- just becomes a more and more interesting city," Pinto told The Hollywood Reporter during the event. "This is further evidence of that!"
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsRachel Zoe
Famed stylist Rachel Zoe donned a navy blue chiffon gown from Salvatore Ferragmo's spring 2011 collection with a gold statement necklace.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsGia Coppola
The director of Palo Alto sported an insane Salvatore Ferragamo number designed entirely with studded hardware. Coppola topped off her fierce look with bold red lips.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsJames Ferragamo and Karolina Kurkova
James Ferragamo, son of Salvatore Ferragamo CEO Ferruccio Ferragamo, was flanked by supermodel Karolina Kurkova.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsMiroslava Duma
Founder of popular fashion website buro247.ru Mira Duma stood out in a Salvatore Ferragamo sheer, off-the-shoulder top and patterned pencil skirt.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsPaz Vega
The Spanglish star wore a black Ferragamo one-shoulder dress with a daring elongated zipper to the side, revealing her long stems.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesAlessandra Ambrosio
The Brazilian model stunned in a Salvatore Ferragamo number, which she paired with Jennifer Meyer jewelry.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesDita Von Teese
The Burlesque dancer and glamour girl wore a Carolina Herrera dress with Moschino shoes and vintage earrings.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesMaria Bello
The Grown Ups actress looked glamorous in a black Salvatore Ferragamo sequined dress.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesDemi Moore
The 50-year-old actress styled the shiny, dark blue Salvatore Ferragamo gown with an evening clutch (also by Ferragamo), a Platt bracelet and earrings, and a Robert Procop ring.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsGeena Davis
The Commander-in-Chief star arrived in a black one-shoulder dress, styled with a big bow.
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Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsCameron Silver
The Dukes of Melrose personality dressed up in Moschino "It's always fun to get really dressed up and go out in L.A., but now you can go to the theater and see world class opera, dance and plays right in Beverly Hills," remarked Silver on the opening of the Center. "Who knows -- one of these days -- I might stay up past 10 p.m. I hope L.A. is not about to become a late night town! I like my sleep and early nights!"
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesSuzanne Somers and Alan Hamel
The Step by Step alum, in a short, off-the-shoulder number, arrived with husband Alan Hamel.
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Photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLori Loughlin
The former Full House star looked elegant in a fuchsia gown.
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