THE GALAXY DRESS, 2005

With fans including Scarlett Johansson and Halle Berry, when it came to dressing the A-list, Roland Mouret already had form. But in 2005, he hit paydirt with the Galaxy, a square-necked, cap-sleeved dress that hugged the body in all the right places. More of a cocktail dress than an evening number, its genius lay in its versatility. Well, that and its power-mesh slip, a secret layer that acted like a hidden corset to shape and sculpt. Those who have enjoyed its flattering cut on the red carpet include Rachel Weisz and Victoria Beckham, while Beyoncé was snapped in one at a book launch and Carol Vorderman has worn one almost everywhere, having purchased the dress in several colours. Mouret is sadly said to be battling administration, but 16 years after it was originally unveiled on the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week, the Galaxy continues to thrive: it’s currently available at rolandmouret.com priced £1,595. And homages can be found at Topshop, River Island and Missguided this Christmas.