Heidi Klum's annual Halloween party has become something of an institution on the Big Apple social scene and despite recently becoming a mum, the model is clearly as enthusiastic about the holiday as ever.
The catwalk stunner was almost unrecognisable in a sizzling red wig and fangs as she partied alongside boyfriend Seal, darkly handsome in Phantom Of The Opera garb.
Heidi, who spends months working on her costume, had obviously put as much thought into her get up as she did last year when she spent several hours getting her teeth gold plated to help transform her into an alien. In the past she has dressed as everything from Lady Godiva to Betty Boop.
After making such an effort herself, Heidi is determined to ensure her guests do, too. "I'm very strict," she admits. "If you don't wear a costume it ruins everything. But people need to get crazy, with fantastic costumes. Putting on a clown nose and a funny hat is not enough."
Not surprising then that guests such as Mariah Carey, who wore perhaps the world's skimpiest bridal outfit, and P Diddy – a masked centurion – had gone all out on their own fancy dress.
Also joining in the fun were reclusive Versace heiress Allegra, Nicole Ritchie and Paris Hilton.
And Heidi wasn't the only one getting into the spirit of things over the weekend. Daughter Leni, gently cradled in Seal's arms, also put in an appearance kitted out as a diminutive green dragon, complete with rosy wings and scarlet crest.
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