While big Hollywood names were glammed up for the Academy Museum Gala in LA, stars and socialites were doing the same over the pond in London.
Saturday marked the inaugural British Museum ‘Pink Ball’ – and with bold outfits and a star-studded guest list, it’s already been dubbed ‘London’s answer to the Met Gala’.
Hosted by the British Museum, the fundraising event celebrated the venue’s Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition, and attracted stars including Janet Jackson, Mick Jagger, Naomi Campbell and the stylish nieces of the late Princess Diana.
Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer were among the stars at the inaugural British Museum Ball. (Getty)
Like their aunty before them, the Spencer sisters well and truly turned heads on arrival.
Twins Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza wholeheartedly embraced the pink theme – Amelia was decked out in red rose motifs, with a bold pink sash tied around her waist, while Eliza sparkled from head to toe in a glomesh-esque design.
Meanwhile, big sister Lady Kitty brought a touch of showgirl glamour, teaming her baby pink gown with a large feathered shawl draped over her arms.
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Like ‘Barbiecore’ all over again: Lady Kitty Spencer teamed her pink gown with a feathered shawl. (Getty)
And look at those jewels! (Getty)
British royalty of a different kind was also in attendance.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell hit the pink carpet in a lace Union Jack dress by Givenchy that flowed down well past her feet.
There was also a bit of a Jagger family reunion as guests assembled.
Naomi Campbell wore a lace dress bearing the motif of the Union Jack. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
The British supermodel did what she does best: owned it in front of the cameras. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger hit the pink carpet with his fiancee Melanie Hamrick, who wore an off-the-shoulder gown with an embroidered bodice.
Jagger’s ex-partner, American actress and model Jerry Hall, also scored an invite, teaming a black gown with a fur coat in a vivid raspberry hue.
Hall was joined by daughter Elizabeth Jagger, the eldest of the former couple’s four children, who’s also carved out a name as a model, actress and activist.
Mick Jagger was joined by fiancee Melanie Hamrick. (Getty)
Elizabeth Jagger complemented mum Jerry Hall in her sheer black gown. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Hall teamed a black gown with a raspberry-hued coat. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
The Brits were certainly well represented, but Hall wasn’t the only American star who made the guest list.
Janet Jackson was a vision in her red gown, featuring deep folds of fabric.
She teamed the dramatic dress with a towering updo.
Janet Jackson was a vision in this ruffled gown. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Stunning. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
“The British Museum Ball was intended to celebrate London – a city renowned for its arts, culture, creativity and style,” the museum’s director Dr Nicholas Cullinan said after the gala.
“Tonight’s event did just that by bringing together the actors, artists, collectors, creatives, designers and writers that make our city a cultural powerhouse.”
Keep scrolling to see more of the looks from celebrity guests.
Reality TV icon Maya Jama was a garden brought to life in this lovely floral gown. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Mission: Impossible star Pom Klementieff gave “balletcore” an avant-garde makeover. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Downton Abbey’s Laura Carmichael offset all the pink with this lovely sage green hue. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
A dizzying optical illusion from Kanika Kapoor. (Getty)
Game of Thrones’ Nathalie Emmanuel was wrapped in pink silk. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
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