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Dior travelled to England today to reveal its 2017 cruise collection at Blenheim Palace. And while the main event was of course all about the clothes and what ELLE fashion director Anne-Marie Curtis described as a 'more youthful, energetic take on the Dior woman' (read our full report on the collection tomorrow), there was much to discuss off the runway as well. In short, this was an Instagrammer's dream with celebrities, postcard-worthy palaces, sweeping vistas, and pretty cakes in abundance. Here, a recap. 

Hundreds of editors, VIPs and celebrities arrived by The Dior Express (aka the actual Orient Express, which was brought out of retirement just for this occassion)

...a train that was staffed with lots of handsome porters

Upon arriving, guests were greeted by a live band

New Dior Makeup Ambassador Bella Hadid walked the runway

And boyfriend The Weeknd and actress Kate Beckinsale sat front row

As did Kate Mara...

...and Alexa Chung

And more...

Afterward, everyone had tea and cake (as you do)