Inside Vogue World: Britain's answer to Met Gala leaves fans bemused

Inside the VERY curious Vogue World: Britain’s answer to Met Gala leaves fans bemused with Shakespeare and supermodels, Cara Delevingne kissing FKA Twigs and Victoria Beckham and James Corden hiding at £2,500-a-ticket event (and where DID Kate Moss go?)

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The £2,521-a-head Vogue World Show – billed as London’s Met Gala Ball – was branded more ‘fever dream’ than fashion festival today as A-listers including Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss sneaked in and megastar Leonardo DiCaprio tried to avoid being seen.

Slated as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’, the glittering one-off extravaganza, which kickstarts London Fashion Week, saw a pregnant Sienna Miller, Rita Ora, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Jodie Turner Smith and Winnie Harlow wow on the red carpet.

But Victoria Beckham slipped in late last night and Leonardo DiCaprio attempted to go incognito, missing the red carpet completely and turning up at an after party in a dark suit, cap and face mask meaning he was barely recognisable.

Kate Moss had arrived for the evening event at 2pm, missed the red carpet and wasn’t seen again until she appeared on screen under what appeared to be a mosquito net before breaking into some interpretive dance. It was not clear if the film was made earlier and she headed home or if she just stayed backstage. Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista also arrived early, appeared in the show and slipped away secretly.

It has led to some questioning the A-list credentials of the guest list, which included Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

There were also bizarre scenes on stage including a surprise appearance by James Corden, which some claimed ‘ruined’ the night at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane where tickets cost up to £2,521 each. Supermodel Cara Delevingne came on dressed as a punk but her outfit was unkindly compared to Dennis the Menace. She then proceeded to kiss singer and dancer FKA twigs, whose boyfriend Jordan Hemingway was watching.

Sienna Miller, James McAvoy and Mr Corden, who has moved back to the UK from California, then tried to trick guests and people watching on YouTube and Instagram that the ‘show was over’ and that everyone ‘had to leave’. Damian Lewis then turned up to help pretending to be an usher, with a bin liner to clear rubbish with them.

Cara Delevingne kisses FKA twigs on stage last night at the bizarre Vogue World Show – billed as London’s Met Gala Ball

Leonardo DiCaprio was so covered up it was nearly impossible to tell he was at the Vogue World events

Posh: Victoria Beckham made a low-key arrival the Vogue party as she snubbed walking the red carpet in favour of slipping in

Unique: Vogue World put on a very bizarre show in the West End on Thursday night as Kate Moss slipped in at 2pm, hours before the red carpet arrivals, and did an interpretive dance (right)

Cara Delevingne wore a punk-style outfit and was unkindly compared to Dennis the Menace

James Corden Sienna Miller and James McAvoy took part in a skit where they wore Vivienne Westwood and pretended to be ushers clearing the theatre. Viewers were unimpressed

Kate Winslet was caught on camera looking perplexed while Brian Cox reportedly had a face that suggested he was not convinced by the entertainment

Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford arrive at Theatre Royal Drury Lane but dodged the red carpet

Linda Evangelista also slipped in early and Naomi Campbell was there but not seen at all

One critic tweeted: ‘I had the biggest hopes for Vogue World and they all disappeared in just a few minutes Like why did you got James Corden to do the housework.’ Another said: ‘Who the f**k let James Corden in there?’ while third said simply: ‘James Corden f******g ruined it’ – although others watching defended him to say the show was already bad.

Rap star Stormzy then performed his hit Crown, which includes the line ‘heavy is the head that wears the crown’, from Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part 2. Hotel Rwanda star Sophie Okonedo then appeared on stage to perform part of the tragic play written between 1596 and 1599.

Actor Brian Cox, who played fearsome billionaire patriarch Logan Roy in Succession, had a face that said ‘this is going to be a long night’, as he watched it all unfold, according to the Telegraph, whose Arts and Entertainment Editor Anita Singh said watching it was like being in a ‘fever dream’.

She said: ‘How to describe Vogue World: London, which for one night only was the hottest ticket in the West End? Well, imagine the chaotic energy of a primary school talent contest, but instead of parents in the audience you have Princess Beatrice and Rita Ora’.

She added that the involvement of Stephen Daldry, one of the creative bosses of the London 2012 opening ceremony, had raised high hoped but

But there were some successes. Sienna Miller, 41, who is expecting her second child – her first with boyfriend Oli Green, 26 – stole the show as she pushed maternity style boundaries as she showed off her bump in a Schiaparelli couture crop top and puff ball skirt.

Jodie Turner-Smith put on the most daring display of the night as she rocked up in just a black thong, silk evening gloves and a large black satin bow covering her chest that was seen on Viktor & Rolf’s catwalk earlier this year.

Model Winnie, 29, exuded glamour in a plunging Zuhair Murad black velvet gown with a statement white satin coat which brought plenty of drama with its puffed up neckline, while Rita, 32, turned heads in a Alia black fishtail dress.

The event – dubbed Britain’s answer to the iconic Met Gala – is the brainchild of Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour but viewers, who watched via the YouTube livestream, took to social media to admit they left baffled by the ‘bizarre’ show.

The event was accessible only to the rich and famous with one ticket costing up to £2,521.70. Outside, a queue more than 500ft long filled with clamouring guests snaked its way through London’s West End.

All in the name of fashion: Sienna showed off her bump as she is expecting her second baby

Rita Ora turned heads in her black fishtail dress with exposed corset

Cheeky! Jodie Turner Smith put on a VERY daring display as she hit the red carpet in a thong

Fashionista: Billed as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’, the glittering one-off extravaganza saw Winnie pull out all the stops as she hit the red carpet in a Zuhair Murad couture number

Glam: Winnie exuded glamour in a plunging black velvet gown with a statement white satin coat, while Rita showed off the sheer corset as she turned with her back to the camera

Echoing the splendours of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, on arrival guests were invited to wrap themselves in a Coach pashmina and enjoy a complimentary tequila from the bar.

Guests were given ‘treats’ of Estee Lauder lipsticks and invited to indulge in sherbet and liquorice.

Anna arrived alongside British Vogue’s own editor, Edward Enninful after reports of a power struggle between the two.

It comes as Edward Enninful is due to be replaced by Londoner Chioma Nnadi as editor of British Vogue.

The Mail on Sunday reported Enninful had hoped one day to replace Wintour, but the Vogue Editor-In-Chief is determined to stay put and will ‘swat any rivals off like a fly’.

The bash comes just three months after the shock announcement the British-Ghanaian former model and fashion stylist is to step down as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after six years at the helm.

When he leaves at the beginning of 2024, Enninful will take up a ‘global advisory position’ at Vogue, ‘with the freedom to take on broader creative projects’.

‘He made no secret of wanting the big job [global editorial director] but he hit the glass ceiling and he’d gone as far as he could go,’ explained the Vogue insider.

Stars: The biggest names in showbusiness gathered for the Vogue World Show on Thursday, with Sienna Miller, Rita Ora, Jodie Turner Smith and Winnie Harlow leading the glamour

Fancy seeing you here! Sienna and Kate Winslet shared a hug as they caught up at the theatre

On cloud nine: Sienna looked radiant as she showed off her blossoming bump in the statement look which could represent curtains under the theme ‘opening night’

Baby joy: The news of Sienna’s pregnancy comes after she revealed she froze her eggs after turning 40

Glam: Kate Winslet showed off her incredible sense of style as she stormed the red carpet while Sabrina Elba looked incredible in a floor-length red gown and AJ Odudu turned heads in purple

Elegant: The actress, 47, put on a smart display as she joined the star-studded guest list at the glitzy event, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to launch London Fashion Week

Here come the girls! Poppy Delevingne, Stella McCartney and Carey Mulligan joined forces on the red carpet

Girls’ night out: Poppy shared a laugh with Stella as they walked the red carpet

Tailored: Posh, 49, kept her outfit low-key in a black suit from her own designer label for the evening

Co-ordinated look: Sabrina looked stunning in slinky red dress which she wore with red tights and matching heels

So Vogue: Editor-in-chief, Dame Anna Wintour arrived alongside British Vogue’s own editor, Edward Enninful (R) amid rumours of a power struggle (pictured with Baz Luhrmann (L)

Wow! AJ Odudu made sure all eyes were on her as she stormed the red carpet. The presenter put on a very leggy display in a vibrant metallic purple mini dress

Bombshell: AJ made sure to capture attention as she stormed the red carpet in her incredible ensemble

Bold: AJ was in her element as she worked the cameras in the dress from Robert Wun SS23 Couture

Royalty: Princess Eugenie of York cut an elegant figure in a green silk dress for the star-studded party

Diamond are forever: Eugenie’s diamond earrings glittered

Socialites: It was a busy week for Princess Beatrice of York and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as they headed to the party, after attending the V&A Chanel Exhibition the night prior

Cute: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo put on a loved-up display as they posed for photos at the afterparty

Royal Family: The Princesses posed for a photo together as they caught up

Editor-in-chief: Anna showed off her fashion style status in a floral gown and gold leather trench coat

Hosts: The trio shared a laugh on the red carpet

Game Of Thrones stars: Emilia Clarke, 36, and Maisie Williams, 26, both opted for black dresses for the event. Emilia wore Dior while Maisie was dressed by designer Maison Margiela

Clashing pattern: Georgia May Jagger, 31, added plenty of drama in a voluminous bow dress and polka dot heels

Metallic: Emma Weymouth commanded attention in a glittering silver dress with jewelled bodice and daring thigh-high slit, while Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran dazzled in a gold sequin gown and TASAKI pearls and diamonds from the brand’s Danger collections

Wow! Jenna Coleman turned back the clock in a vintage Hollywood-style ensemble as she stormed the red carpet at London’s Vogue World show on Thursday, while Gemma Chan and Claire Foy stunned in strapless black gowns (pictured L-R)

Vintage: The actress, 37, put on a very elegant display as she posed for pictures outside the Theatre Royal Drury lane for the event to launch London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week begins! Gemma and Emilia arrived for one of the biggest night’s in the fashion calendar

Say cheese! Scottish actor James McAvoy and his wife Lisa Liberati posed upon arrival

Androgynous: Twiggy rocked a red velvet suit, black shoes and a Louis Vuitton handbag

Wow factor: Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley sparkled in the spotlight in her beaded mesh dress

Let the show begin! Anna and Edward chatted away to AJ once inside

Most famous faces in fashion: (L-R) Hamish Bowles, Baz Luhrmann, Anna Wintour and Edward Enninful

‘He thought he would be in London for a few years and then head for New York, but he now knows that he’s never going to get Anna’s job at Condé Nast.

‘Anna is the undisputed boss. She has seen off many rivals and continues to do so. She could swat him like a fly.’

A fashion source put it more bluntly: ‘I think Edward underestimated her power. He had so much smoke blown up his a**e when he was appointed editor that he couldn’t see his own trousers.’

Also arriving on the red carpet was Princess Beatrice of York and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

It’s been a busy week for the couple as they headed to the party after attending the V&A Chanel Exhibition the night prior.

Beatrice, 35, was joined on the red carpet by her younger sister Eugenie, 33. The Princess of York cut an elegant figure in a green silk dress for the star-studded party and added a touch of sparkle with diamond drop earrings.

Kate Winslet showed off her incredible sense of style as she stormed the red carpet at the 2023 Vogue World show in London on Thursday.

The actress, 47, put on a smart display as she joined the star-studded guest list at the glitzy event, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to launch London Fashion Week.

She looked effortlessly chic in a white suit made up of flared trousers and a smart blazer, which she wore over a nude lingerie-style top.

Kate gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of pointed heels and accessorised her ensemble with dainty droplet earrings.

AJ Odudu made sure all eyes were on her as she stormed the red carpet.

The new Big Brother host, 35, didn’t shy away from pulling out all the stops for one of fashion’s biggest nights, which will open London Fashion Week.

She put on a very leggy display in a vibrant metallic purple mini dress with a draping train and a huge ruffled collared neckline.

AJ let her eye-catching ensemble do all the talking as she sported a pair of strapped silver heels and simply accessorised with a silver necklace and hoop earrings.

Feathered: Alexa Chung pushed fashion boundaries in a fringed co-ord and elaborate headpiece

Sealed with a kiss: The presenter and model blew a kiss to the camera

Attendee: Camille Charriere (left) cut a serious figure as she hit the red carpet in a sheer black dress while actress Bel Powley (right) opted for a sheer embroidered dress

Ethereal: Lady Victoria Hervey pulled out all the stops for the event as she arrived in a white embroidered lace gown with dramatic train

Dressed to impress: Leomie Anderson put on a leggy display in a blue minidress which showcased her model figure while Nathalie Emmanuel dazzled in a metallic mini

Making an entrance: Mabel showed off her hourglass curves in a racy patterned dress

All in the name of fashion! Nicola Coughlan cut an interesting figure with her statement headpiece. She was wearing TASAKI jewellery to compliment her dramatic outfit

Interesting look: The Bridgerton star’s Harris Reed hat would certainly be a talking point of the evening

On the guestlist: Francesca Hayward (left) and Dove Cameron (right) received coveted invites to the event

Bringing the drama: Black was a popular colour of the night with Jenna opting for a gown from designer Rodarte, while Vanessa Kingori, Chief Business Officer at Conde Nast Britain opted for a satin number and Neelam a minidress

Jenna Coleman turned back the clock in a vintage Hollywood-style ensemble as she stormed the red carpet.

The actress, 37, put on a very elegant display as she channeled traditional Hollywood glamour in a black satin dress and a white lace shawl.

Jenna completed her look with a pair of elbow-length velvet gloves and gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of black patent platform heels.

The Serpent star added some extra glitz to her ensemble with sparkling silver earrings and a coordinated bracelet and ring.

Lady Victoria Hervey pulled out all the stops for the event as she arrived in a white embroidered lace gown with dramatic train, while Game Of Thrones stars Emilia Clarke and Maisie Williams opted for black gowns.

Former Strictly star Emma Weymouth commanded attention in a glittering silver dress with jewelled bodice and daring thigh-high slit.

Models Georgia May Jagger, Alexa Chung joined a whole host of varied invites from Tom Daley to Stomzy and Hollywood actor Jared Leto.

Damian Lewis and his girlfriend Alison Mosshart showed off their quirky sense of style at the bash. The couple looked to be having the time of their lives as they posed for some fun photos and shielded their eyes with matching sunglasses.

Thursday’s event will serve as a fundraiser for Britain’s performing arts industry, with Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Anna overseeing proceedings.

The first Vogue World event featured a fashion show and street fair when it took place in New York’s meatpacking district in 2021, but the London ceremony is expected to be a grander affair.

The dress code is Opening Night, with the invitation revealed a West End stage decorated with by blood-red velvet curtains.

Sweet: Damian Lewis put on a loved-up display with his girlfriend Alison Mosshart

Smitten: The lovebirds linked arms as they walked down the red carpet for the star-studded party. Damian and Alison were first spotted together in the summer of 2022

Having fun: Damian appeared in high spirits at the bash

Fashion forward: Hollywood actor Jared Leto put on a bold display as he went shirtless in a white blazer and opted for electric blue eyeshadow

Dapper: Stormzy walked the red carpet solo after reuniting with his ex girlfriend Maya Jama while Tom Daley showed off his experimental taste in fashion in a grey silver sparkle studded suit

Wow: Actor Ncuti Gatwa looked incredible in an edgy sheer top and black trousers that featured a green satin train

Last minute touches: Tom put on his jacket as he headed to the red carpet

Oh dear! Rita had some difficulties getting into her taxi as she headed to the star-studded 2023 Vogue World event

So stylish: Kate posed for a photo inside the theatre as the show got under wear

Glamorous girls: After walking the red carpet, Emilia, Munroe and Corra Corre showed off their black dresses in more detail

Daring: Yasmin Finney left little to the imagination in a cut out bra and skirt

Show to remember: Twiggy joined Alan Leigh Lawson inside the theatre

Ample cleavage: Ashley Graham put on a busty display in a white satin minidress and red heeled sandals as the afterparty

Beauty: The Crown actress Claire smiled for the camera as she posed inside the theatre

Drink, anyone? Rita hit the bar and looked effortlessly cool as she showed off her striking dress

Catching up: The singer joined Rafael Pavorotti [left] and Nikolai von Bismarck [right] for a snap

Quick change: Jodie slipped into an outfit a little more appropriate to mingle with the stars at the bash

Playing the tunes: Zara Martin hit the DJ decks

Exclusive: The event was accessible only to the rich and famous with one ticket costing up to £2,521.70. Outside, a queue more than 500 ft long filled with guests snaked its way through London’s West End (pictured Edward with Ella Balinska)

Party: Wintour previously claimed the performing arts industry is ‘under threat” meaning all proceeds from ticket sales will go to a range of theatre companies (pictured Munroe Bergdorf [left] and Ivy Getty [right]

Glamour queen: Emma posed up a storm inside the venue

Sultry: Sabrina smouldered for the camera as she took her seat inside the theatre

Fashion pals: Erin O’Connor and Emilia Wickstead shared a laugh

Inside the bash: (L-R) Saint Jhn, Rita Ora, Ashley Walters and Emma Weymouth

Cheeky wink: It really was an eclectic crowd as Goldie secured an invite to the evening

Night at the theatre: (L-R) Jodie Turner-Smith, Clara Amfo and Little Simz

Shaking hands: Kate chatted away to Baz during the show

Masterminded by BAFTA and Olivier-winning director Stephen Daldry, show director Emily Burns, and creative producer Fran Miller, along with the Vogue team, the evening will feature a vast array of performing arts.

Wintour previously claimed the performing arts industry is ‘under threat” meaning all proceeds from ticket sales will go to a range of theatre companies – among them the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet.

And Vogue World put on a very bizarre show in the West End.

Viewers, who watched via the YouTube livestream, took to social media to admit they left baffled by the ‘bizarre’ show as it kicked off with Kate Moss, 49, doing an interpretive dance before Cara Delevingne appeared in the crowds dressed as a punk.

Supermodel Kate was first shown getting glammed-up backstage before she walked through the wings of the theatre as the show paid tribute to the theatre performers it is fundraising for.

Opera singers then appeared in the crowds while Kate was shown via a screen on stage doing a bizarre interpretive dance underneath a black sheer piece of fabric.

She wafted her arms around in the air as the fabric billowed over her before she emerged from backstage and graced the stage before the second music number.

Model Cara, 31, then emerged in the crowds sporting a colourful punk mohawk, a red striped dress and an oversized leather jacket.

Stylish: Neelam Gill skipped the red carpet and headed straight into the event

Stunning: She showcased her natural beauty with a minimal make-up look

Catching the eye: Lorraine Pascale [left] and Ella Richards [right] went for eye-catching outfits

Smiles: Liberty Ross, Jimmy Iovine and Charlotte Tilbury at the Vogue World Show

Hug: Alexa cosied up to boyfriend Tom Sturridge

Odd: Despite the star-studded line-up, fans were quick to comment on the bizarre show, taking to social media to share their confusion at Kate and Cara’s quirky dances

Heading home: Supermodel Cindy Crawford, 57, made a low-key exit after snubbing the red carpet

So stylish: The model looked chic as ever in an all black ensemble

Heading home: Christy Turlington, 54, was also pictured hopping into the back of a car

Incognito: Leonardo DiCaprio made a low-key entrance to the Vogue Afterparty

Change: Sienna was pictured leaving in a black dress after changing out of her statement red carpet look

So stylish: The model looked effortlessly chic in the simple black dress

Happy: She appeared in a great mood after the party

She was seen cheering as she milled amongst the celebrities’ tables while FKA Twigs performed, before she jumped up on stage to join the singer.

The pair then shared a kiss before FKA was pulled away by dancers as she continued her performance, before Stormzy took to the stage for the third musical number.

Despite the star-studded line-up, fans were quick to comment on the bizarre show, taking to social media to share their confusion at Kate and Cara’s quirky dances.

One wrote: ‘Not sure what Cara is doing but I love listening to FKA Twigs.’

Another said: ‘Fka Twigs and Cara Delevingne kissing at Vogue World. Well that wasn’t on my 2023 bingo card.’