Dearest reader, Melbourne has officially entered its Regency era. To celebrate the fourth season of Netflix's Bridgerton, the CBD was transformed into a real-life masquerade fantasy over the weekend, complete with colour-matching, mask reveals and promenading ton folk. For two days only, a floral-drenched door on Melbourne's Little Collins Street led fans back in time to a Regency-inspired retreat. Fair maidens greeted guests at the door and offered cucumber sandwiches, tarts, champagne and cups of tea as refreshments. Inside the parlour, guests were encouraged to get ready for a Bridgerton-worthy ball (and photo shoot op, of course). Multiple stalls were dotted around the parlour, each offering a Regency-era makeover. Guests began by getting colour-matched and were guided on which makeup and jewellery colours would best bring out their features. Next, hair coiffure accessories and a collection of vintage gloves were offered to emulate a swoon-worthy Bridgerton-esque look, regardless of whether guests arrived in traditional dress or jeans and a t-shirt. The mask maker was a real highlight, asking guests a set of questions to determine their ultimate Bridgerton archetype. Guests were then bestowed a ball mask depending on their answers. Options included the Muse, the Bohemian, the Writer, the Intellectual and more, each based on Bridgerton's beloved characters. Once guests headed upstairs, their personalised masks were ready and waiting for their masquerade ball photo shoot. Attendees stepped into the spotlight for their portrait amongst the rich tapestry, gilded details, and Regency-era oil paintings. "It's honestly unreal," said attendee Unice Wani. "I love that we get to enter an era we've always loved and seen." Unice's highlight? The colour matching. "I loved getting to test out what colour match shades I am because usually I'm gold and I just got told I'm silver! But it's been fun to try out different jewellery and masks – unreal." "The detail is incredible," said fellow attendee, Jasmine TXO, "I loved the masquerade stall and getting one that suits your personality. It's a personalised experience which is great." The masquerade makeover was the perfect way for Melburnians to get hyped for the brand new season of Bridgerton, the first part of which hit our screens on Thursday, January 29, with the second part dropping on Thursday, February 26. This season sees rising Australian star Yerin Ha take the lead as Sophie Baek, a masked Lady in Silver who captures the attention of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson). As always, scandal, romance, and exquisite fashion abound. The Bridgerton Mask Parlour proved that the allure of the beloved series lies not just in the corsets and ballrooms, but in its invitation to indulge and escape into another world (even if you're in the middle of the Melbourne CBD). Watch Bridgerton only on Netflix.