
No stone was left unturned for the British Museum’s pink-themed ball, an inaugural fundraiser that was billed as London’s Met Gala. There were enormous floral installations, while tables were festooned with dahlias and roses. Bars serving pink champagne were bathed in a rosy glow, and guests were bedecked in shades from peony to puce.
The guest list was a cross section of cultural and political powerhouses, as well as socialites, aristocrats and wealthy international elites.