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I urgently needed to find a dress to wear for Hughs premiere, and in those days I had no idea about fashion. Hurley was given the number of a PR agency that had offered to lend her something

While flying a few hundred kilometers over a desert in 2013, European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano took a photo of some sand dunes

Its open back is adorned with two floor-length tassels for a touch of drama, while the boat neckline and mermaid silhouette create a look that's both elegant and sexy

From classic tuxedos to bold white dinner jackets

Depending on the event, it might also be possible to put a modern twist on the classic black tie dress code, with subtle touches such as a patterned bow tie or a colourful (yet still refined) pocket square