Though originally invented by Queen Victoria’s shoemaker in the 19th century, Chelsea boots rose to popularity in modern times when they became the default shoe of swinging London back in the 1960s.

On Lucy Rae McFadin: Michael Kors Collection trench coat ($7,995); Dries Van Noten top ... by Polo Country and RRL. There’s the more classically tailored energy of Ralph Lauren Purple Label ...

For fashion's biggest night, Beckford, 54, teamed with the iconic American fashion label Ralph Lauren, looking super fine in a custom Purple Label ... Beckford's iconic 1994 Polo Sport campaign ...