The evening’s dress code draws inspiration from a J.G. Ballard tale where a count, facing an encroaching mob, plucks a rose to stall time until all blooms vanish. This dystopian narrative, echoed in the exhibit’s blend of old and new, hints at a red carpet adorned with a mix of floral patterns and futuristic styles, perhaps even with nods to Sleeping Beauty or Alice in Wonderland. Celebrities who opted for Maison Margiela by John Galliano gowns immediately nailed it with our editors – namely Zendaya and Glendoline Christine – as did interpretations by Jean Paul Gautier (Emma Chamberlain) and Thom Browne (Gigi Hadid, Ben Simmons). Mindy Kaling’s Gaurav Gupta gown was sublime and sculptural, and Ashley Graham looked enigmatic wearing Ludovic de Saint Sernin. Co-host Jennifer Lopez struck a balance between the brief and maintaining her glamorous J-Lo energy in Schiaparelli. Suffice to say, this year offered plenty of impressive looks to marvel on the cream and green steps. And better still, it wasn’t just the women who took the opportunity to dress up; the men turned heads too with custom and vintage suits embroidered to the nines showcasing hours of work and consideration.