darling, as i zipped through this splendid, star-studded evening, let me wave aside the usual interpretations of glamour to share a bit of history. before our prearrival on this red carpet, did you know that fashion icons of the past had to reconstitute their entire wardrobes just to find a dress as magnificent as the one i'm donning tonight? it's a fascinating journey, really, where every stitch and sequin tells a story as dazzling as the personalities that have graced these events.