Kristen Stewart Not Going to the Met Ball—but Robert Pattinson Is: Find Out Why

Actress is currently in Seoul for the Chanel Runway Show

By Alyssa Toomey May 04, 2015 9:42 PMTags
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Fashion's biggest night has finally arrived—and the guest list reads like a Who's Who of Hollywood. 

From Sarah Jessica Parker to Beyoncé to Kim Kardashian to George Clooney, a number of A-list celebs will be attending this year's 2015 Met Gala, which will take place tonight in NYC; the theme is China: Through the Looking Glass. 

E! News has also learned that newly engaged Robert Pattinson and FKA twigs will be attending the annual event. If the two walk the carpet together, then Monday will mark their first public appearance as an engaged couple. 

Pattinson's ex Kristen Stewart, however, will not be attending the Costume Institute Gala (she has previously represented brands such as Stella McCartney and Chanel).

So, what's the story behind the Twilight star choosing to skip the A-list soiree? Spoiler: It's not because of her ex-boyfriend. 

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Stewart, who previously served as the face of Chanel, is currently in Seoul, South Korea for the brand's annual resort show. 

The runway show took place earlier today at Zaha Hadid's Dongdaemun Design Plaza, which opened up April 2014 and previously served as the location for Seoul Fashion Week. Famous models such as Binx Walton, Korean-American beauty Soo Joo Park and Lexi Boling strut their stuff on the catwalk. 

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The Clouds of Sils Maria star isn't the only celeb who's choosing to rub elbows with Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfield instead of Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour tonight. 

Gisele Bündchen, Tilda Swinton and a number of K-pop superstars sat in the front row alongside Stewart. The event also marks Bündchen's second public appearance after retiring from runway modeling last month. 

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