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Stars Dazzle at British Museum Red Gala
18 Oct
Summary
- Melanie Hamrick wowed in a gold gown at the British Museum Ball.
- The event supported the British Museum's "masterplan" project.
- Attendees embraced the theme of 'red' in their fashion choices.
Melanie Hamrick and Mick Jagger were prominent attendees at the annual British Museum Ball on Saturday, October 17. Hamrick, 39, impressed in a slinky gold evening gown, potentially by Grace Faena, featuring intricate beadwork and a thigh-high split. Mick Jagger, 83, opted for a blue silk shirt paired with black chinos and a white jacket.
The gala, dubbed the UK's answer to the Met Gala, supported the British Museum's "masterplan" project, aimed at upgrading its energy infrastructure. This year's theme was the color red, a unifying element across the museum's upcoming displays. Notable guests included Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally, Bianca Jagger, Lady Kitty Spencer, and Benedict Cumberbatch with his wife Sophie.
Other celebrities embracing the theme included Marchioness of Bath Emma Thynn and Gwendoline Christie. Glee actress Dianna Agron, now based in Paris, also attended. Rapper Wyclef Jean and his daughter Angelina Claudinette, as well as model Adot Gak, showcased vibrant and unique red-themed attire. The museum's current exhibitions feature the Bayeux Tapestry and displays on US history and Korean creativity.
