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Rihanna’s feathered hat and Ellie Goulding’s duvet gown: The standout looks from the Fashion Awards
The stars brought their A-game for British fashion’s biggest night
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The first Monday in May may be synonymous with New York’s Met Gala, but the first Monday in December is the British fashion world’s biggest night: the Fashion Awards, closing out the year with a very glamorous bang.
To the uninitiated, it’s where the good and the great of the fashion industry - along with a hearty serving of A-listers - descend on the Royal Albert Hall for what has become one of the most anticipated red carpet events of the year.
And the 2024 edition did not disappoint, with a guest list that included Rihanna, Maya Jama, Venus Williams, Alexa Chung, all of the Spencer sisters - along with a protestor who was escorted off by security.
It was a big night for the nominees too, among them Chloe’s Chemena Kamali who single-handedly revived the boho look, Jonathan Anderson who was named designer of the year, and Miuccia Prada for Miu Miu, a label delivering so many ‘It’ products, sales have doubled.
Tom Ford received the Outstanding Achievement Award, while the Special Recognition Award went to Dame Margaret Barbour, for a contribution so impactful it’s likely half of the guests in attendance have one of her coats.
Behind the glamour, the event serves an important purpose, a fundraiser for the British Fashion Council Foundation, which supports British talent through grants, education and mentorship.
But back to the red carpet, which, in this instance, is every bit as important as what happens on stage - scroll on to find out who wore what…
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Looking every inch the power couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky hit the red carpet together. Rihanna wore a dramatic blue, wide-brimmed feathered hat and a teddy textured dress - a vintage Christian Lacroix couture look from the autumn/winter 2002 collection. The look was completed by sheer tights and Paula Rowan gloves.
Rocky - who was honoured at the awards as a cultural innovator - wore a Bottega Veneta chore-style navy suit with a shirt and leather tie.
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Rihanna’s Fashion Awards look first appeared on the catwalk back in 2002 as part of Christian Lacroix’s autumn/winter couture collection.
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It’s Ellie Goulding who wins the award for cosiest guest of the night in a duvet-inspired gown from the Moncler Genius collection, and styled with Tasaki pearl jewellery.
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The arrivals were interrupted early on by a protestor, who held up a sign reading: “Feathers are worn by beautiful birds and ugly people”, before being ushered off the red carpet by security.
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Leave it to Alexa Chung to bring some vintage-inspired elegance to the red carpet. Her Miu Miu look was teamed with sheer tights, heels and a red bag and lipstick.
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Maya Jama wore a silk chartreuse halterneck gown with floral embroidery by Conner Ives with Messika jewellery.
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Lady Kitty Spencer’s dark gold, strapless gown featured a black tie and corsage at the waist. It was styled with De Beers jewellery.
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Lady Kitty’s younger sisters, twins Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza, coordinated in black off-the-shoulder gowns.
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Anna Wintour walked the red carpet with director Baz Luhrmann in a coat featuring a braided pattern over a red silk evening gown.
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Fashion powerhouse Jonathan Anderson, who was named Designer of the Year, attended with Saltburn actress Alison Oliver.
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Venus Williams was dressed for the December chill in a low-cut Thom Browne look, topped with a tailored coat.
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Model and influencer Nara Smith wore an H&M limited-edition dress with metallic embellishments.
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Debbie Harry, pictured backstage, wore a sleek red Gucci dress.
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Actress Andrea Riseborough wore a green silk embroidered Erdem gown from the spring/summer 2025 collection.
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AJ Odudu flew the flag for the British high street in an M&S jacket and trousers - pick up your own set when you next pop in for a carton of milk.
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Nicola Coughlan always delivers, and Monday night was no different, in a structured custom Gaurav Gupta gown with satin side panels in palest lilac.
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Daisy Ridley looked elegant in a Miu Miu look comprising of a red crop top with an embellished pewter and silver midi skirt.
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Issa Rae, winner of the The Pandora Leader of Change Award, wore a black strapless Roland Mouret gown with a sweetheart neckline.
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Sabrina Elba’s sheer, panelled gown was a design by Victoria Beckham. She completed the look with Tiffany & Co jewellery.
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Tom Ford, recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award, made a rare red carpet appearance in a velvet jacket, pleat front shirt and bow tie.
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Who better to hand A$AP Rocky his Cultural Innovator award than Michèle Lamy, a true original herself.
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Chioma Nnadi, head of editorial content at British Vogue wore a mauve silk Conner Ives gown which was embroidered with a floral motif.
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Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford wore a sleek white Roksanda midi dress with a scarf detail over one shoulder.
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Model of the year winner Alex Consani wore a Dilara Findikoglu design featuring a Union Jack sash and train.
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Pixie Geldof wore an elegant Gucci look by Sabato de Sarno.
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Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones attended with supermodel Erin O’Connor, who wore a black, ruffled creation.
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Actress Wallis Day went for a daring sheer look with Grecian-inspired draping.
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Chioma Nnadi’s second look of the evening was a black embellished dress and blazer by Gucci
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Bridgerton star Simone Ashley’s Prada look was reminiscent of a different kind of period drama with its hoop skirt and contrasting long train.
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The late Vivienne Westwood’s widower and design partner Andreas Kronthaler, wearing Vivienne Westwood.
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Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, wore a David Koma two-piece with a feathered top and hem.
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Selma Blair teamed her black dress with stacks of Completed Works jewellery and a bow-adorned evening bag, completed with Roger Vivier shoes.
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Television and radio presenter Vick Hope wore a vintage Chanel look which was customised by her stylist.
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Daisy Lowe chose a deep red Vivienne Westwood gown, which she matched perfectly with her lipstick.
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Sophie Okonedo’s luxe textured T-shirt look was by Loewe.
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Ellie Bamber also championed the chartreuse trend in a high-necked, ful-skirted gown.
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Stella McCartney wore a red minidress from her own collection with sheer black tights.
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Ambika Mod wore a hoop-skirted Loewe creation.
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Model Lara Stone wore a lilac Self-Portrait by Christopher Kane column gown with a split at the front.
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Jodie Turner-Smith likes to push the envelope, and this time she did so in Burberry
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Model Leomie Anderson wore a sculptural creation by Dutch couture designer Iris Van Herpen
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Gemma Chan wore a white Self-Portrait by Christopher Kane look with Jimmy Choos.
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Rebel Wilson championed British talent by wearing a black sequinned dress by London Fashion Week favourite David Koma
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Ashley Graham’s Blumarine dress was a first glimpse of the label’s offering under its new creative director David Koma. The model finished her look with Bucherer jewellery and Jimmy Choo heels.
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Lila Moss went for a vintage Alexander McQueen spring/summer 2003 look with an embellished corset-style top and low-slung trousers.
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Billie Piper wore a sleek black lace slip dress with a central slit and Russell & Bromley heels.
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British supermodel Jourdan Dunn wore the print of the moment - leopard - courtesy of Christian Dior, with Jimmy Choo heels.
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It girl Mia Regan wore a tabard-style dress with a dropped waist and full, pleated skirt -the truly modern touch, though? Her kitten heel slingbacks.
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American megastar siblings Chloe and Halle Bailey hit the red carpet together. Chloe (left) in a corset top and skirt by latex couture brand Atsuko Kudo, and Halle (right) in a white, strapless look with a lace peplum detail.
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South Sudanese-British model Alek Wek wore an archive Donna Karan look from the autumn/winter 2014 collection.
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Rita Ora went for sharp, mismatched tailoring, complete with a shirt and tie - the custom Primark look was given added edge with bleached eyebrows.
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Maria Sharapova went for a sleek, minimal look in a cream, tailored blazer with matching skirt, and Sauvereign heels
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Fashion designer Harris Reed went for a pared-back look in a tuxedo, bow-tie and ultra-high boots.
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Singer Paloma Faith completed her look with a Nina Peter clutch bag and patent gloves.
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Lady Victoria Hervey wore a draped lilac gown with a silver collar and cuffs. She completed the look with a silver hat and bag.
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