Jacquemus called the show “Le Chouchou” – French for ‘darling’, but also for scrunchy hair ties in reference to some of the puffy shapes of the dresses as worn by the likes of Kendall Jenner.

“I was going to call it ‘la culotte’ (the panties), but it was too ugly for Versailles,” he said with a laugh.

The feminine looks – practically all white with some flashes of black and pink – featured openwork tights and white knee-high stockings with rose touches.

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“I was always obsessed with Lady Di and started collecting 90s magazines and Vogue covers,” he said.

A white dress with black polka dots as well as 80s silhouettes of suits and bomber jackets were “winks” to his “favourite modern princess”, he said.

The abundance of tutus, meanwhile, evoked Marie Antoinette’s passion for ballet.

“I wanted something very elegant, ballet-inspired, even for men,” he said.

As with his previous shows – and many others in the recent fashion week – there was plenty of skin on show, with cut-outs, miniskirts and transparent materials.

Jacquemus said he began planning the show before he had the green light from Versailles.

“During the first meeting I was told that it wouldn’t be possible,” he said.

“Now, it’s crazy, I have a one-year contract,” he added, promising “something special” to come.

True to his taste for independence, Jacquemus held his all-gender show just one day after the official Paris Fashion Week menswear shows had finished.

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He has forged a singular and hugely successful path in the fashion game, building 5.6 million followers on Instagram despite staying out of the official fashion week calendar since 2020.

“What a place! He’s an incredible talent, an artist,” said Bellucci, wearing a dark-coloured trouser suit.

Star model Gigi Hadid was among those on the catwalk, perched on heels and wearing a light, transparent lace outfit.

After the show, she circled the lake driving a cart, provoking cheers from fashionistas watching from behind barriers.

Among the outfits were some patriotic touches, including red, white and blue dresses, short and transparent in the front and adorned with long trains.

“I love my country and I’m proud of it,” said Jacquemus.