Top Red Carpet Moments at the British Fashion Awards 2023
The British Fashion Awards 2023 showcased the epitome of glamour and innovation This star-studded event in London celebrated both emerging talents and industry legends, making it an unforgettable night of fashion excellence
The British Fashion Council hosted its annual British Fashion Awards on Monday night in London, celebrating both emerging designers and industry veterans. The event attracted a lineup of American stars, including Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, Pamela Anderson, and Taylor Russell. Paloma Elsesser, a British native raised in LA, made history as the first plus-size model to win the Model of the Year award.
On the slightly rainy red carpet, guests were undeterred by the drizzle and arrived in stunning outfits. Kate Moss wore a dramatic black YSL cape, while Alexa Chung dazzled in a sequin dress by London-based label 16Arlington. Sequins, velvet, and red tones ruled the festive sartorial palette across the red carpet.
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The red carpet also featured nods to British fashion dignitaries, including TV presenter Laura Whitmore, singer Sam Smith, and model Iris Law, who arrived in Vivienne Westwood. Additionally, Chairman of the British Fashion Council, Caroline Rush, wore an embellished dress coat from Richard Quinn, a favorite designer of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Scroll down to see the standout looks from the red carpet.
Alexa Chung's structured 16Arlington gown was covered in oversized metallic discs.
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The sculptural metallic theme continued with Taylor Russell, who wore a custom Loewe look.
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Amal Clooney also arrived in oversized sequins. Her ombré dress was Versace.
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Model of the Year winner, Paloma Elsesser, wore a cut out black Ferragamo gown.
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Lewis Hamilton arrived in an all-white Wales Bonner outfit.
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Actor and writer Michaela Coel was presented with the Leader of Change award, where she wore an off-the-shoulder Ferragamo two piece set.
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Suki Waterhouse, who recently announced she is pregnant with her first child, wore a crimson red tulle creation from H&M.
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Kate Moss arrived in a vintage David Fielden dress and YSL cape.
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Anne Hathaway stunned onlookers in vintage Valentino.
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Gwyneth Paltrow graced the event in a stunning vintage Valentino gown, as she presented the Outstanding Achievement Award to Valentino Garavani, the founder of the Italian label (accepted on behalf of Garavani by Giancarlo Giammetti).
Gillian Anderson opted for a festive red velvet number with a deep plunge neckline.
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Rita Ora wore Primark, a nod to her latest collaboration with the high-street retailer. Her sci-fi spine was created by makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench.
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Pamela Anderson rocked the no makeup look once more, wearing a
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Barbara Palvin stepped out in a glittering black Self-Portrait frock.
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