The outfit contrasted sharply with the more elaborate red carpet interpretations seen throughout the evening

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The outfit featured both intricate craftsmanship and embedded technology without relying on CGI or AI

Many attendees responded by turning the red carpet into a visual exploration of art history.

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The model wore a sheer, silver-toned floral lace gown inspired by a 1992 Calvin Klein runway design

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