The best red carpet looks from the British Fashion Awards 2023
Leah Dolan, CNN
·3-min read
On Monday night, the British Fashion Council orchestrated its annual British Fashion Awards — a star-studded ceremony in London aimed at encouraging new, trailblazing designers, as well as honoring industry stalwarts.
This year, there was an influx of US talent with high-profile appearances from all-American stars such as Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, Pamela Anderson and Taylor Russell. British born, LA-raised Paloma Elsesser took home the Model of the Year award — making history as the first plus size model to do so.
Out on the somewhat rainy red carpet, guests were not deterred by a bit of drizzle and instead arrived in an array of show-stopping looks. Fashion darling Kate Moss opted for a dramatic black YSL cape, whereas Alexa Chung stepped out in the ultimate sequin dress by London-based label 16Arlington. Across the red carpet, sequins, velvet and red tones conquered in what was a decidedly festive sartorial palette.
There were numerous nods to British fashion dignitaries, too: TV presenter Laura Whitmore, singer Sam Smith and model Iris Law arrived in Vivienne Westwood, while Chairman of the British Fashion Council, Caroline Rush, wore an embellished dress coat from Richard Quinn (the designer was a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II).
To see the standout looks from the red carpet, scroll down.
Alexa Chung's structured 16Arlington gown was covered in oversized metallic discs. - Neil Mockford/FilmMagic/Getty Images
The sculptural metallic theme continued with Taylor Russell, who wore a custom Loewe look. - Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Amal Clooney also arrived in oversized sequins. Her ombré dress was Versace. - Joe Maher/Getty Images
Model of the Year winner, Paloma Elsesser, wore a cut out black Ferragamo gown. - Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton arrived in an all-white Wales Bonner outfit. - Joe Maher/Getty Images
Actor and writer Michaela Coel was presented with the Leader of Change award, where she wore an off-the-shoulder Ferragamo two piece set. - Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Suki Waterhouse, who recently announced she is pregnant with her first child, wore a crimson red tulle creation from H&M. - Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Kate Moss arrived in a vintage David Fielden dress and YSL cape. - Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Anne Hathaway stunned onlookers in vintage Valentino. - Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Gwyneth Paltrow also arrived in a vintage Valentino gown. Paltrow awarded the Italian label's founder, Valentino Garavani, with an Outstanding Achievement Award (accepted on the night by Giancarlo Giammetti). - Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images
Gillian Anderson opted for a festive red velvet number with a deep plunge neckline. - Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
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. - Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Pamela Anderson rocked the no makeup look once more. - Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Europe/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Barbara Palvin stepped out in a glittering black Self-Portrait frock. - Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Europe/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
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