HAIL MARY

Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan, who star in the historical epic Mary Queen of Scots, which hits cinemas next weekend, have made ruffs, squared Tudor necklines and corsetry look surprisingly modern during promotional duties on the red carpet. Alexander Mcqueen’s laced-up spring dresses, Isa Arfen’s puff shoulders and Rochas’s ruffled collars are the best options to try in real life. Mary Queen of Scots is in cinemas from Friday.

Necking it Ronan in Carolina Herrera at the film’s London premiere; an Isa Arfen highneck blouse, £490, matchesfashion.com.

A bit of ruff Ronan in extraordinary Gucci ruffles on the red carpet; an equally regal Rochas dress on the catwalk.

Chain reaction Robbie wearing Chanel couture at the New York premiere; an Alexander Mcqueen spring 2019 catwalk look.