Supermodels, acting legends, royalty and some of the biggest names in showbusiness gathered at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for the Vogue World Show on Thursday.
Billed as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’, the glittering one-off extravaganza, which kickstarts London Fashion Week, saw Sienna Miller, Rita Ora, Jodie Turner Smith and Winnie Harlow hit the red carpet – while Victoria Beckham slipped in through the back entrance.
For the Opening Night themed bash, Sienna Miller, 41, who is expecting her second child – her first with boyfriend Oli Green, 26 – pushed maternity style boundaries as she showed off her bump in a crop top and puff ball skirt.
Jodie Turner-Smith put on the most daring display of the night as she rocked up in just a black thong, silk evening gloves and a large black satin bow covering her chest.
Model Winnie, 29, exuded glamour in a plunging black velvet gown with a statement white satin coat which brought plenty of drama with its puffed up neckline, while Rita, 32, turned heads in a black fishtail dress.
The event – dubbed Britain’s answer to the iconic Met Gala – saw Editor-in-chief, Dame Anna Wintour arrive alongside British Vogue’s own editor, Edward Enninful after reports of a power struggle between the two.
All in the name of fashion: Rita turned heads in her black fishtail dress with exposed corset – but the gown proved difficult to walk in, while Sienna showed off her bump
Fashionista: Billed as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’, the glittering one-off extravaganza saw Winnie pull out all the stops as she hit the red carpet
Glam: Winnie exuded glamour in a plunging black velvet gown with a statement white satin coat, while Rita showed off the sheer corset as she turned with her back to the camera
Posh: Victoria Beckham made a low-key arrival the Vogue party as she snubbed walking the red carpet in favour of slipping in
The Mail on Sunday reported Enninful had hoped one day to replace Wintour, but the Vogue Editor-In-Chief is determined to stay put and will ‘swat any rivals off like a fly’.
The bash comes just three months after the shock announcement the British-Ghanaian former model and fashion stylist is to step down as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after six years at the helm.
When he leaves at the beginning of 2024, Enninful will take up a ‘global advisory position’ at Vogue, ‘with the freedom to take on broader creative projects’.
‘He made no secret of wanting the big job [global editorial director] but he hit the glass ceiling and he’d gone as far as he could go,’ explains the Vogue insider.
‘He thought he would be in London for a few years and then head for New York, but he now knows that he’s never going to get Anna’s job at Condé Nast.
‘Anna is the undisputed boss. She has seen off many rivals and continues to do so. She could swat him like a fly.’
A fashion source put it more bluntly: ‘I think Edward underestimated her power. He had so much smoke blown up his a**e when he was appointed editor that he couldn’t see his own trousers.’
Also arriving on the red carpet was Princess Beatrice of York and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
It’s been a busy week for the couple as they headed to the party after attending the V&A Chanel Exhibition the night prior.
On cloud nine: Sienna looked radiant as she showed off her blossoming bump in the statement look which could represent curtains under the theme ‘opening night’
Baby joy: The news of Sienna’s pregnancy comes after she revealed she froze her eggs after turning 40
Elegant: The actress, 47, put on a smart display as she joined the star-studded guest list at the glitzy event, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to launch London Fashion Week
Here come the girls! Poppy Delevingne, Stella McCartney and Carey Mulligan joined forces on the red carpet
Girls’ night out: Poppy shared a laugh with Stella as they walked the red carpet
Tailored: Posh, 49, kept her outfit low-key in a black suit from her own designer label for the evening
Co-ordinated look: Sabrina looked stunning in slinky red dress which she wore with red tights and matching heels
So Vogue: Editor-in-chief, Dame Anna Wintour arrived alongside British Vogue’s own editor, Edward Enninful (R) amid rumours of a power struggle (pictured with Baz Luhrmann (L)
Wow! AJ Odudu made sure all eyes were on her as she stormed the red carpet. The presenter put on a very leggy display in a vibrant metallic purple mini dress
Bombshell: AJ made sure to capture attention as she stormed the red carpet in her incredible ensemble
Bold: AJ was in her element as she worked the cameras
Royalty: Princess Eugenie of York cut an elegant figure in a green silk dress for the star-studded party
Diamond are forever: Eugenie’s diamond earrings glittered
Socialites: It was a busy week for Princess Beatrice of York and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as they headed to the party, after attending the V&A Chanel Exhibition the night prior
Editor-in-chief: Anna showed off her fashion style status in a floral gown and gold leather trench coat
Hosts: The trio shared a laugh on the red carpet
Game Of Thrones stars: Emilia Clarke, 36, and Maisie Williams, 26, both opted for black dresses for the event
Clashing pattern: Georgia May Jagger, 31, added plenty of drama in a voluminous bow dress and polka dot heels
Vintage: The actress, 37, put on a very elegant display as she posed for pictures outside the Theatre Royal Drury lane for the event to launch London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week begins! Gemma and Emilia arrived for one of the biggest night’s in the fashion calendar
Say cheese! Scottish actor James McAvoy and his wife Lisa Liberati pose upon arrival
Beatrice, 35, was joined on the red carpet by her younger sister Eugenie, 33. The Princess of York cut an elegant figure in a green silk dress for the star-studded party and added a touch of sparkle with diamond drop earrings.
Kate Winslet showed off her incredible sense of style as she stormed the red carpet at the 2023 Vogue World show in London on Thursday.
The actress, 47, put on a smart display as she joined the star-studded guest list at the glitzy event, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to launch London Fashion Week.
She looked effortlessly chic in a white suit made up of flared trousers and a smart blazer, which she wore over a nude lingerie-style top.
Kate gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of pointed heels and accessorised her ensemble with dainty droplet earrings.
AJ Odudu made sure all eyes were on her as she stormed the red carpet.
The new Big Brother host, 35, didn’t shy away from pulling out all the stops for one of fashion’s biggest nights, which will open London Fashion Week.
She put on a very leggy display in a vibrant metallic purple mini dress with a draping train and a huge ruffled collared neckline.
AJ let her eye-catching ensemble do all the talking as she sported a pair of strapped silver heels and simply accessorised with a silver necklace and hoop earrings.
Feathered: Alexa Chung pushed fashion boundaries in a fringed co-ord and elaborate headpiece
Sealed with a kiss: The presenter and model blew a kiss to the camera
Attendee: Camille Charriere (left) cut a serious figure as she hit the red carpet in a sheer black dress while actress Bel Powley (right) opted for a sheer embroidered dress
Ethereal: Lady Victoria Hervey pulled out all the stops for the event as she arrived in a white embroidered lace gown with dramatic train
Making an entrance: Mabel showed off her hourglass curves in a racy patterned dress
All in the name of fashion! Nicola Coughlan cut an interesting figure with her statement headpiece
Interesting look: The Bridgerton star’s hat would certainly be a talking point of the evening
On the guestlist: Francesca Hayward (left) and Dove Cameron (right) received coveted invites to the event
Jenna Coleman turned back the clock in a vintage Hollywood-style ensemble as she stormed the red carpet.
The actress, 37, put on a very elegant display as she channeled traditional Hollywood glamour in a black satin dress and a white lace shawl.
Jenna completed her look with a pair of elbow-length velvet gloves and gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of black patent platform heels.
The Serpent star added some extra glitz to her ensemble with sparkling silver earrings and a coordinated bracelet and ring.
Lady Victoria Hervey pulled out all the stops for the event as she arrived in a white embroidered lace gown with dramatic train, while Game Of Thrones stars Emilia Clarke and Maisie Williams opted for black gowns.
Former Strictly star Emma Weymouth commanded attention in a glittering silver dress with jewelled bodice and daring thigh-high slit.
Models Georgia May Jagger, Alexa Chung joined a whole host of varied invites from Tom Daley to Stomzy and Hollywood actor Jared Leto.
Damian Lewis and his girlfriend Alison Mosshart showed off their quirky sense of style at the bash. The couple looked to be having the time of their lives as they posed for some fun photos and shielded their eyes with matching sunglasses.
Thursday’s event will serve as a fundraiser for Britain’s performing arts industry, with Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Anna overseeing proceedings.
The first Vogue World event featured a fashion show and street fair when it took place in New York’s meatpacking district in 2021, but the London ceremony is expected to be a grander affair.
The dress code is Opening Night, with the invitation revealed a West End stage decorated with by blood-red velvet curtains.
Sweet: Damian Lewis put on a loved-up display with his girlfriend Alison Mosshart
Smitten: The lovebirds linked arms as they walked down the red carpet for the star-studded party. Damian and Alison were first spotted together in the summer of 2022
Having fun: Damian appeared in high spirits at the bash
Fashion forward: Hollywood actor Jared Leto put on a bold display as he went shirtless in a white blazer and opted for electric blue eyeshadow
Dapper: Stormzy walked the red carpet solo after reuniting with his ex girlfriend Maya Jama
Last minute touches: Tom put on his jacket as he headed to the red carpet
Oh dear! Rita had some difficulties getting into her taxi as she headed to the star-studded 2023 Vogue World event
Masterminded by BAFTA and Olivier-winning director Stephen Daldry, show director Emily Burns, and creative producer Fran Miller, along with the Vogue team, the evening will feature a vast array of performing arts.
Wintour previously claimed the performing arts industry is “under threat'” meaning all proceeds from ticket sales will go to a range of theatre companies – among them the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet.
And Vogue World put on a very bizarre show in the West End.
Viewers, who watched via the YouTube livestream, took to social media to admit they left baffled by the ‘bizarre’ show as it kicked off with Kate Moss, 49, doing an interpretive dance before Cara Delevingne appeared in the crowds dressed as a punk.
Supermodel Kate was first shown getting glammed-up backstage before she walked through the wings of the theatre as the show paid tribute to the theatre performers it is fundraising for.
Opera singers then appeared in the crowds while Kate was shown via a screen on stage doing a bizarre interpretive dance underneath a black sheer piece of fabric.
She wafted her arms around in the air as the fabric billowed over her before she emerged from backstage and graced the stage before the second music number.
Model Cara, 31, then emerged in the crowds sporting a colourful punk mohawk, a red striped dress and an oversized leather jacket.
Odd: Despite the star-studded line-up, fans were quick to comment on the bizarre show, taking to social media to share their confusion at Kate and Cara’s quirky dances
She was seen cheering as she milled amongst the celebrities’ tables while FKA Twigs performed, before she jumped up on stage to join the singer.
The pair then shared a kiss before FKA was pulled away by dancers as she continued her performance, before Stormzy took to the stage for the third musical number.
Despite the star-studded line-up, fans were quick to comment on the bizarre show, taking to social media to share their confusion at Kate and Cara’s quirky dances.
One wrote: ‘Not sure what Cara is doing but I love listening to FKA Twigs.’
Another said: ‘Fka Twigs and Cara Delevingne kissing at Vogue World. Well that wasn’t on my 2023 bingo card.’
Opera singers then appeared in the crowds while Kate was shown via a screen on stage doing a bizarre interpretive dance underneath a black sheer piece of fabric.
She wafted her arms around in the air as the fabric billowed over her before she emerged from backstage and graced the stage before the second music number.
Model Cara, 31, then emerged in the crowds sporting a colourful punk mohawk, a red striped dress and an oversized leather jacket.
She was seen cheering as she milled amongst the celebrities’ tables while FKA Twigs performed, before she jumped up on stage to join the singer.
The pair then shared a kiss before FKA was pulled away by dancers as she continued her performance, before Stormzy took to the stage for the third musical number.
Despite the star-studded line-up, fans were quick to comment on the bizarre show, taking to social media to share their confusion at Kate and Cara’s quirky dances.
One wrote: ‘Not sure what Cara is doing but I love listening to FKA Twigs.’
Another said: ‘Fka Twigs and Cara Delevingne kissing at Vogue World. Well that wasn’t on my 2023 bingo card.’
‘They’re all part of this ritual, they all perform at the same time every night… a hush of anticipation as the story begins as people step out on to that stage.’
The Vogue World show then came to a close with an epic performance from Annie Lennox, who belted out the Eurythmics smash hit Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).
She was joined on stage by a whole host of backing singers while models strutted their stuff around the crowds in an epic fashion extravaganza.
Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington all then graced the stage holding hands.
The supermodels, who all graced the cover of Vogue’s US and UK’s September issues, were met by huge cheers from the audience as they stepped out.
They all then showed off their modelling credentials as they strutted their stuff through the crowds, before they re-joined Annie on stage.
The models were all given huge bouquets of red roses as a huge array of stars flocked out on to the stage, with Cara making a reappearance in her punk look.
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