A Toast to Our Long Lost Boldface Column

Oh Boldface column, how we miss you so. Last night was the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute gala, and we were forced to read the Daily News‘ coverage of it. The Daily News! And it was anything but glamorous. (Example: after referring to the event as “Met gala” they went on to describe Victoria “Posh” Bekham as “tan-tastic.”)

This is the type of stuff we relayed on the New York Times‘ non-gossipy gossip column for. Eloquent descriptions of socialites and celebs as they strutted down the red carpet, wearing Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. Boldface would have never called a fashion icon like Sarah Jessica Parker ridiculous, or have all the real celebs at the bottom of the column.

Who has ever had to go through Jessica Alba to get to Scarlett Johansson? And not a mention of Lydia Hearst (pictured) or Chloe Sevigny among them — it’s a travesty!

Lindsay Lohan mugged in a Marchesa strapless, while Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen each arrived in long-sleeve Badgley Mischka gowns. Scarlett Johansson picked a pretty Stella McCartney sparkler, but Charlize Theron, having learned nothing from her Oscar gaffe, let John Galliano dress her in a tent once again.

We guess we’re somewhat grateful they rememebered to cover the event in the first place. But void of witty banter and insider elitist remarks, the event feels cheapened, and we feel cheated out of our delusional visions of red carpet grandeur. Though the TV tray full of champagne, caviar we’ve been munching on while clad in Marc Jacobs pajamas are helping … just a little.