It was a world of wonder and imagination with splendid costumes when The Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball held its annual masquerade ball and cosplay event at a fitting venue none other than the iconic The Biltmore Los Angeles.

First held in 1997, attendees wear elaborate costumes in the fantasy couture style, including a mask for most participants. Some attendees have worn mechanical wings. Faerie and goblin costumes typically predominate, although participants also dress in styles such as steampunk, Venetian and Gothic.

The name of the ball is a reference to the 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth, specifically the scene in which the protagonist, Sarah Williams, finds herself in a masquerade ball. Other actors in the scene wear strange and grotesque, but also elaborate and formal costumes and masks. The event's title namechecks Labyrinth's main antagonist, Jareth, the Goblin King.

The entire Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles opened its doors to this event. With over half a dozen lavish ballrooms and event halls, the beautiful hotel catered to the masquerade including rooms and suites to guests who attended.