Last night, Britain honored fashion’s finest at The Fashion Awards 2016, aka the British Fashion Awards. The winners were an eclectic mix of top tier talent and stylish up-and-comers (for a complete list, see below), but it was the fashion-forward action on the red carpet that really stole the spotlight. Just as we’re fascinated (OK, obsessed) with models’ and editors’ epic street style, we also can’t get enough of seeing what designers and other fashion insiders sport on the red carpet. At this year’s ceremony, we witnessed everything from a glossy brocade suit to exaggerated sleeves to a mixed pattern dress boasting a Victorian collar and even a bouquet of appliqués.
Of course, the stars who graced the awards with their presence and notoriety more than held their own amid such well-coiffed company. Supers Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss both opted for not-so-basic black, while Alexa Chung embraced a healthy dose of chartreuse and fur. Despite it not being an official category, we’d like to bestow the honor of Most Dynamic Duo to Alessandro Michele and his muse/fan Jared Leto. To see what the fashion industry dared to wear to the awards, check out the jam-packed slideshow above.
- British Emerging Talent: Molly Goddard
- British Menswear Designer: Craig Green for Craig Green
- British Womenswear Designer: Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha
- The Swarovski Award for Positive Change: Franca Sozzani
- Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Bruce Weber
- Special Recognition: 100 Years of British Vogue
- British Brand: Alexander McQueen
- International Business Leader: Marco Bizzarri for Gucci
- International Urban Luxury Brand: Vetements
- International Accessories Designer: Alessandro Michele for Gucci
- International Ready-to-Wear Designer: Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga
- International Model: Gigi Hadid
- New Fashion Icon: Jaden & Willow Smith
- Outstanding Achievement: Ralph Lauren
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2016 British Fashion Awards
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Alessandro Michele and Jared Leto
Did you really expect either of these dapper dudes to don traditional tuxes? We don’t know which look is more eye-catching, Alessandro Michele’s shiny suit or Jared Leto’s graphic coat, glitzy bow tie and track pants Gucci ensemble.
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Lady Gaga and Brandon Maxwell
Lady Gaga represented her pal/collaborator Brandon Maxwell well in this glamorous black halter gown.
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Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung once again marched to her own sartorial beat decked out in this colorful Prada embellished top with mandarin collar and matching pants. Her black accessories tied in nicely with her blouse’s black trim.
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Kate Moss
Kate Moss went with an Old Hollywood luxe look by draping a black fur over her coordinating gown featuring a slightly ruffled hem.
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Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell worked the red carpet like a runway in this sheer embellished black gown layered over just a bodysuit.
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Gigi Hadid
It was a complex layered silver Atelier Versace jumpsuit with attached collar for Gigi Hadid at the awards.
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Olivia Palermo
Olivia Palermo rocked a cold-shoulder patterned ivory piece, but it was the accessory queen’s rust-colored ruffled booties that really made a statement.
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Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith accepted the New Fashion Icon award sans sister Willow in a flashy striped suit.
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Joan Smalls
There was something decidedly athleisure about Joan Smalls’ semi-sheer crop top and complementary pants.
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François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek’s moody floral Gucci gown was pretty enough, but we were slightly blinded by all that bling.
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Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss selected a classic Stella McCartney silhouette boasting side cut-outs and a metallic waistband accent.
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Jourdan Dunn
The model topped off her crisp high-waisted Brandon Maxwell pants with a rather revealing bandeau.
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Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale suited up in a black Ralph Lauren tux styled with an embellished choker.
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Erin O'Connor
Erin O'Connor got a little abstract on the red carpet in this patterned sleeveless gown.
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Jenna Coleman
Jenna Coleman’s patterned pick was a mix of ruffles, cut-outs and gem embellishments.
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Julien Macdonald and Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger was a caped crusader for designer Julien Macdonald decked out in his elaborate embellished jumpsuit.
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Aluna Francis
Aluna Francis flaunted plenty of leg in this off-the-shoulder white waterfall dress.
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Immy Waterhouse
Immy Waterhouse kept things simple up top in the form of a basic black bandeau so her partially see-through wide-leg pants could be the real star of the show.
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David Gandy
David Gandy added a plush touch to his tux courtesy of that velvet jacket.
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Amber Valletta
Amber Valletta kept things short and sparkling in this glitzy black minidress.
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Pixie Geldof
Even with its extended kimono-style sleeves and bridal implications, there was something very boho about Pixie Geldof’s ivory dress.
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Bel Powley
Bel Powley played with proportions in this plunging patterned Burberry suit featuring a caped blazer.
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Adwoa Aboah
There was no missing Adwoa Aboah on the red carpet in this neon green layered dress with black straps.
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Lily Donaldson
Lily Donaldson was another model who jumped on the sheer bandwagon in this blush embroidered dress.
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Annabelle Wallis
Annabelle Wallis’ edgy Alexander McQueen leather dress included colorful floral accents.
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Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow’s black strapless Baja East dress had a thigh-high slit ideal for showing off those scene-stealing green pumps.
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Lara Stone
It was a pretty simple LBD for Lara Stone in London.
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Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson flexed his fashion muscle in an all-black ensemble minus his red lipstick.
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Lauren Santo Domingo
Lauren Santo Domingo really upped the glitz factor in this heavily embellished piece.
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Carine Roitfeld, Demna Gvasalia and Stella Tennant
Carine Roitfeld upped the ante on her black strapless dress with a set of elbow-length sheer gloves, while Stella Tennant styled her sleek leather pants with a billowing blue ribbed and ruffled top. Demna Gvasalia simply opted for a black shirt, black pants and white kicks.
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Molly Goddard
The British Emerging Talent winner dialed up the drama on her black dress by working in bold accessories, like that yellow mini clutch and ribbon-tie sandals.
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Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour stayed warm by draping a dark shrug over her blue and black patterned dress.
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Charlotte Dellal
Even though we’re assuming the accessory designer is rocking her own footwear, we can’t be 100 percent certain since the hem on her retro red strapless dress obscured our view.
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Ana Beatriz Barros
Ana Beatriz Barros’ black strapless dress boasted tons of texture thanks to its ruffled semi-sheer skirt.
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Lilah Parsons
Lilah Parsons wrapped up her patterned strapless gown by tying her black choker into a bow.
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Ralph and Ricky Lauren
Only the legendary designer could get away with teaming a pair of jeans with a formal jacket and bow tie. Ricky Lauren also broke fashion ground by sporting a flamboyant tux.
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Dougie Poynter
Dougie Poynter embraced the red hot velvet trend in this rich dark tux.
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Johnny Coca and Soko
Johnny Coca’s stylish red tie really made his tux pop, while Soko stepped out in a black dress that included a rather sheer long-sleeve top.
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Giovanna Battaglia
Giovanna Battaglia’s sparkling jumpsuit had a lot going on, from its rainbow of hues to that abstract pattern on one leg.
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Simone Rocha
Simone Rocha was practically swallowed whole by her oversized white short-sleeve dress.
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Mollie King
Mollie King’s floral embroidered dress featured a cold-shoulder sheer lace top.
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Jordan Kale Barrett
Jordan Kale Barrett struck a pose in a classic tux for the occasion.
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Hamish Bowles
For Hamish Bowles, it was all about that elaborate patterned coat (and those hot pink socks).
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Pixie Lott and Oliver Cheshire
Pixie Lott added some sparkle to her baby blue off-the-shoulder draped gown with a flashy headpiece. Her beau took a more traditional route in a dapper tux.
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Zara Martin
Zara Martin’s pale one-shoulder dress not only featured a strategic cut-out, but also boasted two well-placed bow ties.
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Clara Paget
Clara Paget slipped on a linear patterned gown and stacked Mary Janes for the ceremony.
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Laura Haddock
A tiered skirt, sheer sleeves and a ruffled collar all wrapped up in a vibrant purple shade comprised Laura Haddock’s dynamic gown.
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Bryanboy
Leave it to Bryanboy to take things up a notch by dressing up his tux with a graphic draped coat plus a black and white fur stole.
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Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey selected a grand patterned ballgown for her trip down the red carpet.
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Neelam Gill
Neelam Gill’s electric blue and black gown was accented by lacy details and a thigh-high slit.
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Susie Bubble
Susie Bubble went with an ethereal powder blue dress with neon trim.
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Tory Burch
Tory Burch turned heads in this mixed pattern dress that included fringe trimmings and a ruffled collar.
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Sarah Burton
Sarah Burton’s patterned crochet black dress with ruffled skirt was jazzed up by a set of complementary cuffs.
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Amber Le Bon
That curving white sash on Amber Le Bon’s sleek black one-sleeve gown took it to another level.
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Livia Firth
Livia Firth stood out on the red carpet in a vividly patterned sleeveless gown.
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Tom Ford
Not forgetting his fashion roots, the director took a break from promoting his new film by slipping on a tux (presumably of his own design) for the awards.
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Donatella Versace
Donatella Versace glimmered in a golden sleeveless gown.
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Aymeline Valade
Aymeline Valade modernized her black jacket and pants by working in an open-weave top, which coordinated with her hosiery.
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Christopher Bailey
The Burberry head went the dashing route in a straightforward tux.
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Anna Cleveland and Jean Paul Gaultier
Anna Cleveland and Jean Paul Gaultier both shined last night, Anna decked out in a sequin ombre gown and the designer sporting an embellished jacket.
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Daisy Lowe
Daisy Lowe selected a fuchsia one-piece with golden hardware.
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Eva Herzigova
Eva Herzigova kept things pretty black and white by styling her stark jacket and pants with a dark dress shirt.
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Twiggy
The fashion icon layered a patterned blazer over her slightly embellished black dress to make more of an impact.
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Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha went for a late 70s/early 80s last days of disco effect by teaming a fur coat with a slinky silver dress.
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Roksanda Ilincic
Roksanda Ilincic’s periwinkle embroidered gown included sheer sleeves.
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Veronika Heilbrunner
Veronika Heilbrunner helped reinforce the evening’s chokers/collars are trending statement in this ivory ruffled creation.
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Jean Campbell
Jean Campbell toughened up her breezy white dress with a metallic choker and hefty boots.
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Alice Temperley
Alice Temperley was all about the glitz outfitted in this layered black gown with sheer sleeves and yoke.
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Natalie Massenet
We’re just wondering how Natalie Massenet sat down at the ceremony in this voluminous appliqué-centric creation.
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Laura Whitmore
Yet another collared piece, Laura Whitmore’s patterned dress also included a slim keyhole detail.
