There were lots of suits and sparkles at this year’s The Fashion Awards (aka
the British Fashion Awards ). While most of the suits were pretty streamlined, some of the gowns were pretty OTT boasting everything from feathers to big back bows. And
the naked dress is alive and well over in London with Kendall Jenner wearing one of the most risqué looks of the night.
Kaia Gerber picked up her Model of the Year award in style, decked out in a glitzy Alexander McQueen dress-over-pants combo. And Meghan Markle looked supremely elegant in a black Givenchy gown fittingly as she presented the fashion house’s current artistic director, Clare Waight Keller, with the British Designer of the Year Womenswear honor.
See who else went home a winner below and then scroll through the slideshow to see all the eye-catching red carpet looks.
Accessories Designer of the Year: Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga
Brand of the Year: Gucci
British Designer of the Year Menswear: Craig Green for Craig Green
British Designer of the Year Womenswear: Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy
British Emerging Talent Menswear: Samuel Ross for A-Cold-Wall*
British Emerging Talent Womenswear: Richard Quinn for Richard Quinn
Business Leader: Marco Bizzarri for Gucci
Designer of the Year: Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino
Model of the Year: Kaia Gerber
Urban Luxe: Virgil Abloh for Off-White
2018 Trailblazer: Kim Jones
Isabella Blow Award: Mert & Marcus
Outstanding Achievement Award: Miuccia Prada
Special Recognition Award for Innovation: Parley for the Oceans
Swarovski Award for Positive Change: Vivienne Westwood
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2018 British Fashion Awards
Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber certainly stood out in her heavily embellished Alexander McQueen dress worn over black pants. The model accessorized with an embellished black clutch and complementary ankle-strap sandals.
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Victoria Beckham
The designer sported one of her own designs (natch), stepping out in this voluminous black gown with a strappy neckline.
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Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner played peekaboo once again in a semi-sheer Julien Macdonald gold gown with structured shoulders. That extended side slit helped her flaunt those strappy sandals.
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Olivia Palermo
Olivia Palermo suited up for the ceremony in a red hot Victoria Beckham tailored jacket and matching wide-leg trousers. She rolled up the sleeves of her jacket to draw more attention to her black blouse.
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Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz dazzled in a Chanel Spring 2018 Haute Couture dress. Delicate Atelier Swarovski drop earrings and silver sandals punctuated the piece.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley took the plunge in a colorful Givenchy Fall 2018 Haute Couture feathered creation. We kind of wish she skipped that draped black jacket, though.
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Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung was crushing on velvet decked out in this golden lacy dress. She added in a flashy box bag and bejeweled black pumps.
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Naomie Harris
Naomie Harris hit the red carpet in a stone embellished Miu Miu Resort 2019 sheath. Silver sandals completed the look.
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Meghan Markle
The duchess was positively glowing in her Givenchy as she presented Clare Waight Keller with the British Designer of the Year Womenswear award. Gold sandals polished off the look.
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Fran Summers
Fran Summers wowed in a red ruffled Valentino.
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Naomi Watts
The actress sparkled in an embellished Richard Quinn Spring 2019 floral dress that had a bit of a flapper vibe. A bright red lip, a glitzy Atelier Swarovski clutch and silver sandals wrapped up the look.
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Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan attended the awards in a fringe-tastic Gucci multicolored dress. Sparkling ankle-strap sandals FTW.
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Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan sported a polka dot Prada gown with beaded accents. The actress also carried a gold-trimmed black clutch.
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Kate Moss
Kate Moss’ one-shoulder green dress included a striking sequin panel. She added even more bling with a statement cuff and clutch plus corresponding platform sandals.
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Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn turned heads in a custom 16 Arlington black embellished feathered gown. The model accessorized with drop earrings and coordinating ankle-cuff pumps.
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Rita Ora
Rita Ora went with a truly eclectic ensemble featuring a red and black patterned Prada dress, embellished black headbands, a red Prada mini bag, sheer knee-highs and black pumps.
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Lana Del Rey
It wasn’t surprising to see Lana Del Rey in Gucci since she’s a big fan of the brand. Her latest pick featured an elaborate golden bodice with coral flower shoulder accents.
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Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman’s black Prada dress would have been pretty boring if it wasn’t for those embellished shoulders. An embellished clutch and clear sandals finished off the outfit.
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Sara Sampaio
Sara Sampaio rocked a one-shoulder black David Koma jumpsuit with sheer paneling to the awards. Sparkling earrings and a matching cuff polished off the sleek look.
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Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow was all about the drama with this embellished Atelier Versace feathered gown. Equally dramatic danglers and a matching feathered hairpiece completed the look.
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Cindy Crawford
The supermodel opted for a black off-the-shoulder gown to cheer on her Model of the Year daughter.
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Adut Akech
Adut Akech wore a golden brocade long-sleeve gown for the awards. She rounded out the look with diamond drop earrings and a metallic clutch.
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Doutzen Kroes
Ruffles, sheer sections and polka dots — Doutzen Kroes’ David Koma LBD had a lot going on.
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Dilone
We’re totally digging Dilone’s simple 90s-style slip dress thanks to its marigold hue. She capped things off with black pumps.
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Martha Hunt
Martha Hunt kept things pretty simple in a sculpted Saint Laurent LBD and complementary Christian Louboutins.
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Alek Wek
Alek Wek’s little black Emilia Wickstead embellished dress was upstaged by that big pink back bow.
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Rosamund Pike
Rosamund Pike wore a black Givenchy Fall 2018 Haute Couture look last night. Simple diamond studs polished things off.
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Poppy Delevingne
It was a pink Prada off-the-shoulder dress for Poppy Delevingne. She wrapped up her look with a rosy clutch and embellished gold sandals.
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Cindy Bruna
The feathered hem on Cindy Bruna’s black mermaid halter gown was epic.
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Edie Campbell
Edie Campbell also joined the pantsuit brigade at the awards in this baby blue blazer and slit hem pants set. Black pumps to coordinate with her black lapels finished off the ensemble.
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Maria Borges
Maria Borges showed a lot of leg in this embellished white gown. A solitary statement earring and embellished sandals completed the look.
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Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields paired Victoria Beckham’s black tailored jacket with the corresponding wide-leg trousers and the brand’s lacy cami top. Black and white pumps also by VB balanced out the look.
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Georgia May Jagger
The model teamed her hot pink hair with Mulberry’s rosy crepe suit. Georgia May Jagger rounded out her outfit with the brand’s gold jeweled sandals.
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Noomi Rapace
Noomi Rapace styled her black Givenchy haute couture suit with an exaggerated smoky eye and black platform pumps.
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Ellie Goulding
The singer’s super structured ivory gown boasted strategic sequins. Fancy drop earrings, a matching necklace along with gold and red sandals rounded out the look.
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Suki Waterhouse
Suki Waterhouse really went retro in Mulberry’s Spring 2019 pale yellow Leslie Coat. The brand also supplied her throwback accessories, like that pink Small Harlow Bag and those Round Buckle Pumps.
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Arizona Muse
Arizona Muse went head-to-toe red by pairing her lacy jumpsuit with a fiery clutch and pumps and even a red lip.
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Lara Stone
Lara Stone’s black wrap dress was amped up by pearl drop earrings.
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Erin O'Connor
The flashy cape on Erin O'Connor’s black velvet gown was a real showstopper. As was her reddish orange makeup.
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Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas stepped out in a pink Valentino Fall 2018 Haute Couture gown.
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Josephine Skriver
Josephine Skriver’s colorful Celia Kritharioti dress came complete with a white ruffled cape. Matching knee-high boots finished things off.
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Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler repped Givenchy in an outfit boasting a patterned blouse and matching blazer, black pants and black pumps.
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Karen Elson
Karen Elson also went the see-through route with this embroidered gown. Black ankle-strap sandals capped things off.
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Aymeline Valade
Aymeline Valade’s black suit was pretty streamlined thanks to her cropped top, slit hem pants and draped jacket.
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Constance Jablonski
Constance Jablonski topped off her red side striped pants with a white shirt boasting an embroidered black collar.
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Bar Refaeli
Bar Refaeli’s sheer brown dress included spiky embellishments decorating the bodice and sleeves. Black over-the-knee boots completed the look.
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Leomie Anderson
Leomie Anderson shined in a pink, purple and black striped minidress.
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Eleanor Tomlinson
The actress sported a luxe layered gown with fringe accents and a tied collar.
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Eva Herzigova
Eva Herzigova’s dark-colored gown was jazzed up courtesy of that golden sash. A layered necklace and a striped clutch wrapped things up.
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Jenna Coleman
Jenna Coleman’s rather muted turtleneck gown included a standout ruffle accent.
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