Vogue World Show: A Bizarre Evening in London
London’s Met Gala Ball, the £2,521-a-head Vogue World Show, took an unexpected turn, resembling more of a ‘fever dream’ than a fashion festival. A-listers like Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss slipped in, while Leonardo DiCaprio attempted to stay incognito.
This unique extravaganza kicked off London Fashion Week as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts,’ featuring pregnant Sienna Miller, Rita Ora, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Jodie Turner Smith, and Winnie Harlow wowing on the red carpet.
Victoria Beckham made a low-key entrance late at night, and Leonardo DiCaprio went incognito, skipping the red carpet and opting for a dark suit, cap, and face mask. Kate Moss made a mysterious appearance, missing the red carpet and later performing an interpretive dance under what seemed like a mosquito net.
Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista made early appearances, participated in the show, and disappeared discreetly. Some questioned the A-list credentials of the guest list, including Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
Unusual scenes unfolded on stage, including an unexpected appearance by James Corden, which some found disappointing. Supermodel Cara Delevingne’s punk outfit earned unkind comparisons to Dennis the Menace. She surprised the audience by kissing singer and dancer FKA twigs.
Sienna Miller, James McAvoy, and James Corden tried to trick guests and viewers on YouTube and Instagram into thinking the show was over, with Damian Lewis joining the act, pretending to be an usher with a bin liner for cleaning.
Despite some peculiar moments, Sienna Miller stole the show, pushing maternity style boundaries in a Schiaparelli couture crop top and puffball skirt. Jodie Turner-Smith made a daring statement with her black thong, silk evening gloves, and a large black satin bow covering her chest. Winnie Harlow exuded glamour in a plunging Zuhair Murad black velvet gown with a dramatic white satin coat.
The event, dubbed Britain’s answer to the Met Gala, was orchestrated by Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, and served as a fundraiser for Britain’s performing arts industry, benefiting theatre companies like the National Theatre, Royal Opera House, and Royal Ballet.
Despite the eccentricities, the Vogue World Show offered a unique blend of fashion and entertainment, leaving attendees with unforgettable memories.