It’s one of the biggest fashion nights of the year, where the red carpet is full of supermodels, style icons and designers making a sartorial statement.
And Rihanna made sure to lead the glamour as she joined Cate Blanchett and Julia Roberts at the star-studded British Fashion Awards 2019 in partnership with Swarovski at the historic Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, London, on Monday night.
The superstar, 31, made an entrance in a strapless mint green satin mini dress and wrapped a matching sheer dress coat over her statuesque frame.
Upping the style ante, the singer wore a pair of complementing gloves and satin strappy heels. She sported a statement diamond choker around her neck and complementing diamond earrings.
The beauty mogul, who is nominated in the Urban Luxe category, worked her raven-coloured hair into long braids as she posed for photos with ASAP Rocky.
Meanwhile, Blue Jasmine actress Cate, 50, looked exquisite in the shimmering ivory tulle Armani Privé dress that was sure to make an impact on the red carpet.
The Australian beauty’s look featured voluminous tulle ruffling around the neckline and accentuated her narrow waist with a thick satin belt.
She complemented her breathtaking fashion choice with a pair of striking diamond drop-earrings while her platinum blonde locks were styled off her face.
Following her style lead, Julia Roberts, 50, complemented Cate’s stunning look with an equally fashion forward black jumpsuit with crystal embellishment.
Style savvy: Cate and Julia were guests of Italian designer Giorgio Armani, who looked dapper in a velvet double breasted tuxedo
Sensational: Julia Roberts, 50, complemented Cate’s stunning look with an equally fashion forward black jumpsuit with crystal embellishment
Bag it up: Julia beamed for the cameras as she posed alongside the revered designer
Glamour: The Hollywood starlets looked incredible along one another
Dramatic ensemble: Rita hit London’s Royal Albert Hall in a 16Arlington bespoke black and white panelled leather gown and dramatic blue make-up
On her way: Rita was snapped heading to the awards earlier in the evening
Julia offset her Armani Privé one-piece with a pair of striking blue drop-earrings and worked her hair into a voluminous wave.
The film stars were guests of Italian designer Giorgio Armani, who looked dapper in a velvet double breasted tuxedo.
Getting the monochrome memo, Rita Ora turned up to the glitzy ceremony in a 16Arlington bespoke black and white panelled leather gown and dramatic blue make-up.
The dress was a floor-length affair, with a Bardot neckline and a matching choker. She added sharp white heels to the outfit, sweeping her mane back from her features to showcase her striking make-up to its full potential.
The Lonely Together songstress boasted a bronzed complexion which she painted with sparkling turquoise eye make-up and dark pink lipstick.
Her eye make-up glistened in the bright lights of the red carpet, painted in dramatic zig-zags for extra pizzazz.
Elsewhere, This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby looked sensational in a purple and blue floral midi dress, which boasted ruching across the shoulders and torso.
The 38-year-old TV darling teamed the look with a pair of nude sandals and a bold red lip while her trademark blonde locks were worked into a tousled wave.
Meanwhile, pregnant Millie Mackintosh, 30, looked radiant as she donned a mint green Emilia Wickstead midi dress as she walked up the dramatic red carpet for a night celebrating fashion.
The fashionista, who was catapulted into the limelight on E4 series Made In Chelsea, accentuated her growing bump in the balloon sleeved look and complemented it with a pair of statement black stilettos with a metallic accent across the foot.
In a stylish move towards being more sustainable on the red carpet, the British beauty borrowed her gown from fashion rental marketplace, My Wardrobe HQ.
One Hol of a look: The 38-year-old TV darling teamed the look with a bold red lip while her trademark blonde locks were worked into a tousled wave
Glowing: Pregnant Millie 30, looked radiant as she donned a mint green Emilia Wickstead midi dress as she walked up the dramatic red carpet for a night celebrating fashion
All in the details: She complemented it with a pair of statement black stilettos with a metallic accent across the foot
Star-studded: Millie was joined by Lady Mary Charteris, who donned Giambattista Valli, Arizona Muse in a suit by Deck, James and Sofia Blunt, who wore a glittering Needle & Thread gown, and Alice Naylor-Leyland in Petter Pilotto all from fashion marketplace My Wardrobe HQ
Continuing her style statement, she worked her brunette coif off her face into a sleek look and teamed her ensemble with a pair of diamond and green stoned drop-earrings.
Millie confirmed in recent weeks she is expecting a girl due in May 2020 with husband Hugo Taylor and said last month that she was craving ‘beige food’ throughout her first trimester and was missing exercise.
She said: ‘I’m starting to miss exercise. Normally I would do five sessions of weight training a week and HIIT (high intensity interval training) classes. But in the first 12 weeks, I’ve been told to keep to gentle exercise like walking or swimming.
‘You have to listen to your body. At six weeks, all I wanted to eat was beige food. The nausea made me crave toast and pasta.
Daring: The model’s plunging look boasted a mixed paisley-print number
Red carpet ready: Stella posed up a storm on the red carpet alongside Spanish model Jon Kortajarena
Suit you: Model Arizona, 31, opted for a classic white three-piece tuxedo by sustainable fashion brand Deck
‘I’ve enjoyed it, but now I’m craving fruit and vegetables so I’ve gone back to eating normally.’ Millie revealed her pregnancy news to Hello! and spoke of her joy.
She said: ‘Hearing her heartbeat for the first time with Hugo by my side was one of the most amazing moments of my life so far. I feel very lucky. I can’t wait to feel that bond and for her to sleep on my chest and breathe in that baby smell.’
She added: ‘I’m so excited it’s a girl. I would’ve been delighted with either, but when I found out we were having a girl, I suddenly realised this is what I really wanted.’
Back at the awards, Stella, 29, made sure to command attention as she stunned in a daring semi-sheer black gown with spaghetti straps and a thigh-high slit.
The model’s plunging look boasted a mixed paisley-print number that boasted ruffle detailing and a low black silhouette.
Got the blues? The gown featured a large midnight blue skirt and front panel, with layers of baby blue and white in strips across the garment
Shine bright: The model, 32, looked sensational in a gold halterneck sequin gown as she joined several famous faces at the glitzy fashion event
She added a touch of glamour to her ensemble with a drop-diamond necklace while her golden blonde locks were worked into a 90s-inspired style.
Shailene Woodley turned heads for an altogether different reason on Monday as she graced the red carpet for the British Fashion Awards.
The Big Little Lies starlet, 28, stepped out in a stripey blue hooded puffer Moncler by Pierpaolo Piccioli dress. Shailene modelled the number with the hood both up and down, showcasing the diversity of the look.
Her dark mane was swept back from her features which were embellished with a natural slick of make-up and rouged lips.
The gown featured a large midnight blue skirt and front panel, with layers of baby blue and white in strips across the garment.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 32,looked sensational in a gold halterneck sequin gown as she joined several famous faces at the glitzy fashion event.
The model turned heads in the shimmering metallic number, with the backless detail allowing the star to showcase plenty of bronzed skin.
She boosted her lithe frame with a simple pair of gold platform heels and carried her essentials in a half moon gold clutch.
The mother-of-one swept her blonde tresses into an elegant up ‘do, while she accentuated her striking features with a sleek palette of make-up.
The star looked relaxed and confident as she showcased her model credentials on the red carpet and pulled off a number of stunning poses.
Hitting the right notes: Singer-songwriter James Blunt and his wife Sofia, who wore Needle & Thread, attended the event
Camera, action: Farfetch Chief Strategy Officer Stephanie Phair (L) and Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, walked the carpet together
The Fashion Awards recognises creativity and innovation in fashion, celebrating exceptional individuals whose imagination and creativity have broken new ground in fashion globally over the past 12 months as well as the brands and businesses that have transformed the possibilities of fashion today.
In association with The British Fashion Council (BFC), The Fashion Awards celebrates individuals and businesses that have made a significant contribution to the fashion industry over the last year.
It is also a fundraiser for the BFC’s charities and aims to support future talented individuals with their creative fashion skills.
BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2019: THE NOMINEES
ACCESSORIES DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Alessandro Michele for Gucci
Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta
Jonathan Anderson for Loewe
Kim Jones for Dior Men
Simon Porte Jacquemus for Jacquemus
BRAND OF THE YEAR
Bottega Veneta
Gucci
Jacquemus
Loewe
Prada
BRITISH DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Craig Green for Craig Green
Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner
Kim Jones for Dior Men
Martine Rose for Martine Rose
Riccardo Tisci for Burberry
BRITISH DESIGNER OF THE YEAR WOMENSWEAR
Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta
John Galliano for Maison Margiela
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe
Richard Quinn for Richard Quinn
Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha
BRITISH EMERGING TALENT MENSWEAR
Ben Cottrell and Matthew Dainty for Cottweiler
Bethany Williams for Bethany Williams
Kiko Kostadinov for Kiko Kostadinov
Phoebe English for Phoebe English
Sofia Prantera for Aries
DESIGNERS’ DESIGNER AWARD
Christopher Kane for Christopher Kane
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson
Margaret Howell for Margaret Howell
Roksanda Ilinčić for Roksanda
Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha
BUSINESS LEADER
Alexandre Arnault for Rimowa
José Neves for Farfetch
Marco Bizzarri for Gucci
Marco Gobbetti for Burberry
Remo Ruffini for Moncler
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Alessandro Michele for Gucci
Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe
Kim Jones for Dior Men
Miuccia Prada for Prada
MODEL OF THE YEAR
In the running: Winnie Harlow is nominated for Model Of The Year
Adesuwa Aighewi
Adut Akech
Adwoa Aboah
Kaia Gerber
Winnie Harlow
URBAN LUXE
Acknowledgement: Rihanna’s brand Fenty is up for the Urban Luxe award
Alyx
Fenty
Marine Serre
Martine Rose
Moncler Genius