It feels like forever since there were some proper old-school glamorous gowns to write about so the New York City Ballet's autumn gala arrived at just the right time. As did Anne Hathaway.
The actress brought her fashion A-game to the red carpet with the trailing floorsweeper by Valentino - a nod to the fact that the designer was being honoured at the evening's event.
And when you're wearing a little something from Valentino's couture line, there is literally no point in trying to compete with it in the arenas of accessories or beauty so just do as Anne did - tiny box clutch and a light touch on the makeup front - and let the dress work its magic.
Dress, 1968
Valentino used gold braid to outline the V neckline of this black silk dress, worn with a matching cape.
Valentino, 1968
At 36, Valentino was known as the "wonder boy" of the Italian fashion scene. He designed Jackie Kennedy's dress for her wedding to Aristotle Onassis
Rome, S/S 1985
Italian designer Valentino Garavani applauded by his models, after his presentation.
Designer royalty, 1986
Fashion designers (l-r) Giorgio Armani, Valentino Krizia, Gianni Versace and Gianfranco Ferre listen to Italian President Francesco Cossiga during a "Fashion Gala" at the Quirinale Presidential Palace. They were among seven top Italian fashion designers to receive honour titles from the president.
Rome, A/W 1989/90
A model presents a black and white Viennese patterned cloak coat.
Cannes, 1995
Actress Sharon Stone, wearing a dress by Italian fashion designer Valentino, poses at the terrace of her hotel in Cap d'Antibes near Cannes, on the French Riviera.
Valentino, S/S 1997
Valentino Garavani is applauded as he waves to the audience after his 1997 presentation.
Paris, S/S 1998
German top model Claudia Schiffer, 2nd right, poses with other models and Italian designer Valentino.
Academy Awards, 2001
Actress Julia Roberts wears a Valentino dress with Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery.
Valentino, 2005
Queen Elizabeth II and Italian President Ciampi meet the fashion designer during a return banquet at the Italian Ambassador's residence.
Paris, A/W 2005-6
A model stands against a bow backdrop for Valentino's haute couture collection.
Pris, S/S 2006
A model wears a full length rose gown with heart patterned skirt.
Italy, S/S 2006
Male models sport pastels on the catwalk.
Italy, S/S 2006
A model wears a checked white suit with black tie and shoes.
Rome, A/W 2007
Fashion icon Valentino decided to mark the celebration of the 45th anniversary of his luxury brand by breaking a 17 year tradition and unveiling his luxurious haute couture collection in Rome rather than Paris. He presented around 64 couture dresses, a record number considering the average for a haute couture show is about 40.
Academy Awards, 2007
Kate Winslet wears a pistachio green floor-length gown.
Orange British Academy Film Awards, 2008
Actress Keira Knightley arrives wearing a luxurious cream Valentino gown.
Paris, S/S 2008
Italian designer Valentino at the end of his show. The 75-year-old high-fashion guru, retired after 45 years in the business.
Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum launch, 2011
Sarah Jessica Parker and Valentino Garavani pose together.
'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' premiere, 2010
Gemma Arterton wore a princess-like tulle gown embroidered with beads from the Valentino pre-collection A/A 2010-11.
Greenwich Polo Club, 2011
Designer Valentino Garavani (L) and Delfina Blaquier (wife of polo player Nachos Figueras) attend the St. Regis 1904 Polo Cup.
'A Dangerous Method' premiere, 2011
Actress Keira Knightley attends wearing an elegant Valentino gown with full sleeves.
'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty', 2011
Actress Dakota Fanning attends the event wearing a Valentino tulle gown.
'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty', 2011
Designer Valentino Garavani and model Natalia Vodianova attend the 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Academy Awards, 2011
Valentino and actress Anne Hathaway on the red carpet.
Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum launch, 2011
Valentino Garavani attends the launch of the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum a the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Orange British Academy Film Awards, 2012
Emma Watson wears a short fuschia dress by Valentino with lace top.
Paris, A/W 2012
A model wears a printed Valentino coat on the runway at Paris Fashion Week.
Paris, S/S 2012
A model walks the runway wearing an elegant rose-printed dress as part of the Valentino haute couture show.
Paris, S/S 2012
Models walk the runway wearing white and cream shades as part of Valentino's haute couture collection.
Paris, S/S 2012
A model walks the runway wearing white and cream shades as part of Valentino's haute couture collection.
Valentino, A/W 2012/13
A model displays an embroidered creation by Italian fashion designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo for Valentino.
Paris, A/W 2012-13
A model forms part of the succession of red dresses in Valentino's presentation.
Paris, A/W 2013
A model wears a black leather coat by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli for Valentino.
Paris, A/W 2013
Models wear predominantly black creations by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli for Valentino.
Anne Hathaway's Wedding Dress Designer Revealed: Valentino!
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