She is famed for her edgy androgynous look.
Yet Tilda Swinton turned her back on her usual suited and booted ensemble as she slipped into a simply sensational white gown which made the most of her statuesque frame at the star-studded BFI Luminous Fundraising Gala on Tuesday.
The 56-year-old A Bigger Splash actress looked stunning in the flowing gown with glimmering adornments at the shoulders while she was joined by a host of the great and good of the UK film and TV industry.
A vision: Tilda Swinton turned her back on her usual suited and booted ensemble as she slipped into a simply sensational white gown which made the most of her statuesque frame at the star-studded BFI Luminous Fundraising Gala on Tuesday (pictured right in 2014)
Oozing elegance, the flame-haired beauty clad her statuesque figure in the gown which was simple yet stunning in design and cut.
The white gown hung perfectly off her frame while she contrasted the pale colour against her slick of bold red lipstick – standing out on her alabaster complexion.
She styled her bleach blonde crop into coiffed curls sitting in a stiff style while her flawless make-up was elegantly applied.
Her ageless complexion far defied her years as she showed off an extraordinarily smooth complexion through her delicately applied cosmetics.
All white? Oozing elegance, the flame-haired beauty clad her statuesque figure in the gown which was simple yet stunning in design and cut
Blonde beauty: Her ageless complexion far defied her years as she showed off an extraordinarily smooth complexion through her delicately applied cosmetics
A vision: The white dress made the most of her stunning figure
Joining the stunner was a bevy of other well-heeled stars including leggy Joanne Frogatt, who is currently riding yet another wave of success following ITV’s haunting new drama Liar – in which she plays a rape victim.
She showed off her endless legs in a scanty silver mini dress while boosting her height with a pair of silver strappy sandals.
Her make-up was flawlessly applied with a smokey eye coordinating with the metallic look while her blonde tresses were styled into a centre parting with loose waves.
Sizzling: Joining the stunner was a bevy of other well-heeled stars including leggy Joanne Frogatt, who is currently riding yet another wave of success following ITV’s haunting new drama Liar – in which she plays a rape victim
Stunning: She showed off her endless legs in a scanty silver mini dress while boosting her height with a pair of silver strappy sandals
Successful star: Her make-up was flawlessly applied with a smokey eye coordinating with the metallic look while her blonde tresses were styled into a centre parting with loose waves
Her Downton co-star Michelle Dockery was in tow, looking stunning in an intricately patterned floral gown complete with mustard sleeves and a fussy neckline.
The prom style skirt on the dress afforded the star a Fifties feel which helped make her stand out among the gowns on the red carpet.
She kept her make-up fresh and pretty to best display her glowing complexion while her hair was pulled off her face and left tumbling over her shoulders.
Keen in green: Michelle Dockery was in tow, looking stunning in an intricately patterned floral gown complete with mustard sleeves and a fussy neckline
Stunner: She kept her make-up fresh and pretty to best display her glowing complexion while her hair was pulled off her face and left tumbling over her shoulders
And Joan Collins, 84, looked like Hollywood royalty as she stepped out with husband Percy Gibson, 52, at the star-studded affair.
The ageless star looked sensational in a chic black gown with gold adornments while upping the glam with the addition of satin gold gloves.
Veteran supermodel Erin O’Connor showed off her usual brand of elegant glamour in a midi-length black dress with an orange frill over the shoulder.
Socialite Tamara Beckwith appeared to borrow from punk rock in her ensemble as she sported a billowing tartan gown paired with a tough leather jacket.
Her love: And Joan Collins, 84, looked like Hollywood royalty as she stepped out with husband Percy Gibson, 52, at the star-studded affair
A vision: The ageless star looked sensational in a chic black gown with gold adornments while upping the glam with the addition of satin gold gloves
A fond greeting: Tilda seemed overjoyed to see Dame Joan
A vision: Veteran supermodel Erin O’Connor showed off her usual brand of elegant glamour in a midi-length black dress with an orange frill over the shoulder
Rock on! Socialite Tamara Beckwith appeared to borrow from punk rock in her ensemble as she sported a billowing tartan gown paired with a tough leather jacket