Pride in nomadism itself is on the rise, with many countries using what is an increasingly glamorous historical inheritance as an important nation-building tool.
For the evening's attendees and of course the award nominees, months of preparation has gone into getting the look exactly right for what is the most glamorous red carpet in the world.
What is the least glamorous part of your job?
Not only is what is happening on stage pretty glamorous, but the audience is often full of post-show cabaret performers letting their hair down.
The boom of the last 18 months has ignited the interest of hedge funds and other investors in what is normally among the least glamorous corners of the financial markets.
Unfortunately, in what is meant to be a glamorous period outfit, Ms. James looks strangely like a drag queen (big platinum blond wigs have that effect on some women), and it's impossible not to consider how well Charles Busch might have played the role.
"Working with people in a structured care-giving role is not glamorous, but what is really amazing, if you are empathetic, it will make you a better person".
Those interested in these "hyper" bikes would do well to head to Monaco for what is being billed as the "most glamorous bike show on earth".
Only Mandelson himself can know if he really wants to attempt to win what is, undoubtedly, one of the most glamorous prizes in British politics.
The FA Cup final might be one of football's most glamorous occasions, but what is the competition really like in its earliest stages?
