Nicola Coughlan stayed true to her Bridgerton fashion sense during her recent appearance at the 2024 Fashion Awards. The actor, who plays Penelope Featherington in “Bridgerton,” was by default the “chosen diamond” as she graced the fashion event in a dramatic ball gown. The gown was not only structural but also adhered to the up-and-coming regencycore trend. The corset-like detailing in the outfit, paired with the tiered structural element on the sides, made for a fitting tribute to her iconic role in the popular Netflix show.
Nicola Coughlan pulls off a structural gown by Gaurav Gupta for 2024 Fashion Awards
In true Penelope Bridgerton fashion, Nicola Coughlan effortlessly pulled off a structural gown at the 2024 Fashion Awards. The actor wore a custom black and blue Gaurav Gupta Couture, capturing the essence of regencycore on the event’s red carpet at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The ensemble had two interesting focal points — the black core gown and its accompanying comet blue satin shell. As Coughlan made her way to the red carpet, she rested her hands on the tiered blue draping on either side while posing for the cameras.
Coughlan’s gown featured a corseted black dress with a wide ruched cylindrical neckline. The floor-length structural dress expanded into a balloon-like draping on both sides. The draping was layered into two, with the first cementing the regency glamor in a pannier fashion. Meanwhile, the draping’s second layer added a more modern twist to the ensemble, flowing into a short train. Fashion stylists Aimée Croysdill and Prue Fisher assembled the actor’s regal look.
Makeup artist Neil Young’s masterful glam elevated the “Bridgerton” star’s look. Leaving Coughlan’s natural blue eyes to match the panniers, the artist added a black winged eyeliner to complement the gown’s black counterpart. Hairstylist Patrick Wilson styled the actor’s hair into a sleek messy bun tied together with a stylist black bow. Nicola Coughlan also opted for minimal accessories, letting the ball gown take full control of her look. The over-the-top ensemble was only fitting for the stature of the newly-revealed Lady Whistledown.
