Red Carpet Rundown: British Museum Ball 2025

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The Brits got their very own Met Gala as the British Museum held its inaugural ball. The ball was pink-themed (because we guess trying to do a party theme based on the exhibits would result in a lot of unwelcome discussions about colonialism and cultural appropriation), and like the Met Gala, only some of the attendees bothered sticking to it. Let’s assess.

Chiwetel Ejiofor
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That is not your best effort, Chiwetel.

Daphne Guinness
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This all appears to be completely in order. Carry on, Daph.

James Norton
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Well all right then, sir. We’ve been ragging on him for years for not getting the details right or not maximizing his looks for pictures, but the suit looks great, the details are impeccable, and the grooming is on point. The makeup is still looking a little orange, but we’re getting there.

Janet Jackson in Stéphane Rolland
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Pure goddess. To be fair, she always was, but this gown is a stunner and a personal best for her. She hasn’t looked this amazing in a long time.

Kristin Scott Thomas
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Oh, she’s entering her wacky period, we see. While we think she’s better suited to crisper, sleeker styles, we can see how she could make boho really work for her. There’s just a too-muchness here, and she’s not really suited to it. Hand this off to Helena Bonham Carter, Kristin. Or at least get rid of the wrap, which doesn’t go at all.

Laura Carmichael
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Given the color, style and wrinkling, this was clearly designed to look like an old dress. Mission accomplished, we guess.

Naomi Campbell in Givenchy Couture
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Rule Britannia, bitches. She’s a diva AND a patriot. Still awful, though. Flag dresses are for beauty pageants.

Nathalie Emmanuel
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Girl, we don’t know who gave you that, but they didn’t have your best interests at heart. That’s really cheap-looking.

Pom Klementieff
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Sexy Bride. That’s all we can see. Get rid of those stupid flounces in and put on a more…sophisticated pair of shoes that provide some sort of contrast and maybe this wouldn’t look so bridal, but it would still be a slightly silly, booby frock.

[Photo Credit: Ian West/PA Images/INSTARimages]

• British Museum Ball
• Chiwetel Ejiofor
• Daphne Guinness
• Galas
• Givenchy
• Givenchy Couture
• James Norton
• Janet Jackson
• Kristin Scott Thomas
• Laura Carmichael
• Naomi Campbell
• Nathalie Emmanuel
• Pom Klementieff
• Red Carpet
• Red Carpet Rundown
• Stéphane Rolland