In London yesterday Ms Kylie Minogue presented Muse with an award at the 2012 Q Awards. For the occasion she was dressed in Stella McCartney gingham checks of various sizes, with a swathe of illusion netting. On paper a disaster. In real life a great little dress. On the pint-sized princess of pop — a sartorial masterstroke.

From all sides Kylie looked absolutely sensational and perfectly pitched for an event that is only formal in name, and very rock 'n roll in every other way. Just a delight.