Million feather dress by Balenciaga (left) and Dior.[Photo by Gao Tianpei/China Daily]

Thierry Mugler "Venus" ensemble.[Photo by Gao Tianpei/China Daily]

A glimpse of the Met exhibition Camp: Notes on Fashion.[Photo by Gao Tianpei/China Daily]

Dresses appearing on the upper level of the display case have a soaring, theatrical feel to themselves.[Photo by Gao Tianpei/China Daily]

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High-fashion accessories have overtaken the center of the exhibition hall.[Photo by Gao Tianpei/China Daily]

Fashion inspired by Oscar Wilde.[Photo by Gao Tianpei/China Daily]

Cauliflower headpiece.[Photo by Gao Tianpei/China Daily]

Victor&Rolf upside down dress (behind).[Photo by Gao Tianpei/China Daily]