Marie Claire cover star Lupita Nyong'o wore a flirty Gimabattista Valli Couture frock covered in blue floral embroidery to the magazine's May Cover party.
Kate Mara ("House of Cards") put an edgy spin on embroidery with a graphic monochrome top and skirt by Balenciaga at the Human Society's 60th Anniversary Benefit Gala in Beverly Hills.
Actress Kiernan Shipka chose a long-sleeved Nina Ricci dress covered in embroidered flowers in rich purples for the Season 7 premiere of "Mad Men" in Hollywood.
The embroidered silver fern on The Duchess of Cambridge's Jenny Packham dress added a charming touch to the State Reception in Wellington, New Zealand.