LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Naomi Campbell attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
As a leadoff outfit for the inaugural gala, that's rather excellent.
Janet Jackson in Stephane Rolland
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Janet Jackson attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
She is carrying that as well as anyone possibly can. It's a LOT of red fabric. You risk looking like a parade float, but it works.
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas attending the inaugural British Museum Ball, at the museum in central London. Picture date: Saturday October 18, 2025. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)
This feels different for her -- a little dramatic, a touch messy. It works, but I hope that necklace has a big clasp at the back or else she might need a day to unwind it all.
MIA
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: M.I.A. attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
She looks like human Jiffy Pop here, a bit.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: M.I.A. attends the British Museum Ball 2025 on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images for the British Museum)
POP.
Laura Carmichael
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Laura Carmichael attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Too much crinkle.
Pom Klementieff in Vivienne Westwood
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Pom Klementieff attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Cinderella probably shouldn't have rehired the mice.
Nathalie Emmanuel
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Nathalie Emmanuel attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
This could work in nicer material. It looks very discount here.
Maya Jama in Richard Quinn
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Maya Jama attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
OUCH.
Lucien Laviscount
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18:Lucien Laviscount attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
He reminds me a lot of Lewis Hamilton. I think it's hotness + taste, but if Lewis is looking to do a biopic...
Adot Gak
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Adot Gak attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
It occurs to me that if one were to do a gala at a London museum that they clearly hope will become a fashion draw, it should be at the V&A. How did the British Museum beat them to THAT idea.
Erin O'Connor
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Erin O'Connor attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
This is good! She resembles Demi Moore a bit, no?
Kanika Kapoor in Phan Huy
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Kanika Kapoor attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
I am so drawn to this.
Jerry Hall
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Jerry Hall attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
This feels very Cher Horowitz, All Grown Up.
Luke Evans
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Luke Evans attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
Very stylish. And I love brooches.
Adwoa Aboah
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Adwoa Aboah attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
This is like "Material Girl" meets Dick Tracy.
Ed Speelers
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Ed Speleers attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
I love the light pink, but is this a tad too roomy on him? And not in a way that feels intentional?
Chiwetel Ejiofor
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Chiwetel Ejiofor attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
Oh, hello, sir. Dapper!
Natasha Poonawalla
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Natasha Poonawalla attends the inaugural British Museum Ball at The British Museum on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
She heard Rita Ora wasn't coming and decided to cosplay.
