The Best Dressed Stars At This Year’s Fashion Awards

They brought it.

Gabrielle Union

by Natalie Hammond |
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The Fashion Awards 2020 was an entirely virtual affair, but this year, fashion's brightest stars made the pilgrimage, once again, to the Royal Albert Hall. And despite freezing temperatures thanks to Storm Arwen - sorry out-of-towners! - they brought some serious glitz and glamour to the most fashion-forward red carpet outside of the Met Gala.

Gabrielle Union positively glowed (and literally did, too, thanks to 111Skin's Celestial Black DIamond facial) wearing Valentino Haute Couture, with a cape and gown that looked like a thoroughly modern take on fairy tale dressing. Billie Piper rounded off a year of great style with an ice blue dress from Vivienne Westwood; Dua Lipa opted for elegance with a custom-made long black dress that oozed simplicity and a subtle sex appeal from Maximilian.

Host Billy Porter arrived in typical style - with a dancing entourage - who, like him, were wearing Richard Quinn. Indya Moore stole the show in ravishing red - ditto Maye Musk - and Paul Mescal, who wore Gucci, tried out a new look. So while you're snuggled at home on the sofa, here's what the beautiful people wore to the biggest night in fashion.

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Dua Lipa1 of 78
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Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa proved that the long black dress is just as effective as its flirty cousin in custom-made Maximilian.

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Billie Piper

Billie Piper's ice blue princess dress came with bite, courtesy of white stockings and lace-up platforms from Vivienne Westwood.

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Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung paired her lemon-coloured frock (from Caroline Hu) with this year's ultimate party accessory: sheer gloves (oh, and a bag from Mulberry x Alexa Chung).

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Gabrielle Union

Kapow! Gabrielle Union stole the show in this zesty number with a serious squeeze of lime from Valentino Haute Couture.

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Georgia May Jagger

Georgia May Jagger's tuxedo coat, sequinned skirt and sheer tights - all from Tommy Hilfiger - was the style equivalent of an ace.

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Caroline Rush

The British Fashion Council's CEO proved that a little black dress never goes out of style (especially if it has long sleeves like this one from David Koma).

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Munroe Bergdorf

Munroe Bergdorf arrived wearing a fabulously gothic gown in black and emerald.

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Billy Porter

Tonight's host in what must be the first of many (many) fabulous looks (this one's from Richard Quinn).

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Paloma Elsesser

Paloma Elsesser, a guest of FLANNELS, wore a floor-skimming yet slinky outfit from 16 Arlington.

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

Priyanka Chopra's catsuit and coat, another exuberant creation from Richard Quinn, was perfectly arranged on the red carpet by husband Nick Jonas. Bless.

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Romeo Beckham and Mia Regan

Romeo Beckham and Mia Regan, Gen Z's ultimate power couple, arrived in head-to-toe black (Regan rented her dress from My Wardrobe HQ at Harrods).

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Kate Beckinsale

A favourite when it comes to all-out glam, Kate Beckinsale and her hair bow did not disappoint.

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Indya Moore

One of our red carpet favourites has to be Indya Moore, who stunned in this ravishing dress.

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Winnie Harlow

Like Mona Tougaard and Adriana Lima, Winnie Harlow also opted for a gown that majored on the ab area, a one-of-a-kind creation from 2 Moncler 1952 Woman.

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Bimini Bon Boulash

Bimini Bon Boulash looked iconic in layers of pastel pink and latex from H&M.

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Kristen Scott Thomas

Kristen Scott Thomas looked typically magisterial in this black silk gown by AMI.

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Addison Rae

Addison Rae's pearl-embellished gown was by Richard Quinn, one of the nominees for the BFC Foundation Award.

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Raye

Raye proved that purple is just as alluring as pink on the red carpet.

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Lily Allen

One of the night's most elegant ensembles came courtesy of Lily Allen, who chose a waistcoat and wide-legged trousers instead of a traditional (read: boring) gown.

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Tom Daley

Presenter Tom Daley wore a power polo neck for the Fashion Awards.

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Maya Jama

Maya Jama was the ultimate lady in red courtesy of Alexander McQueen.

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Tan France

Snazzy suits - like this blingy number on Tan France - replaced the traditional tuxedo on the red carpet.

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KSI

KSI's pearl-embellished two-piece - made by Dolce & Gabbana - is fitting for a festive gathering, no?

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Mona Tougaard

Model Mona Tougaard did the classic reveal and conceal with this scarlet gown.

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Bianca Saunders

Designer Bianca Saunders - nominated for the BFC Foundation Award - confirmed the trend for ab-centric cut-outs (see Mona Tougaard) in this stunning gown.

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Deba Hekmat

Model Deba Hekmat wore a feathered frock from Georgios Trochopoulos.

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Charles Jeffrey

Designer Charles Jeffrey put a typically sideways spin on the classic tuxedo, giving it what looked like a tulle bustle. We approve.

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David Gandy

Much too sensible to just style out a suit, David Gandy arrived wearing a plush navy coat.

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Justine Simons

Justine Simons, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, wore a balloon-sleeved gown in ruby red.

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Abby Roberts

Abby Roberts ticked off three trends on the red carpet - corsets, miniskirts and leopard print.

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Kosar Ali

Kosar Ali looked like a bed of roses in Richard Quinn, the perfect antidote to this freezing winter weather.

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Jessica Wang

Jessica Wang matched the snow outside in this dreamy tulle dress.

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Noomi Rapace

The Dragon Tattoo actor looked typically badass in this twist on tailoring from AMI.

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Bryan Boy

The influencer extraordinaire wore Dior (complete with bedazzled beret).

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Bella Poarch

Musician Bella Poarch arrived wearing a pearly party dress by Richard Quinn.

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Eoin Mcloughlin and Simone Rocha

Simone Rocha was the picture of elegance in one of her cocooning designs.

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Griff

Griff was one of our favourites in this pearl-coloured ensemble - complete with platform pumps - by Simone Rocha.

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Camille Charrière

The ultimate Nensi Dojaka girl wears a bespoke 'naked' dress by the designer, who scooped the BFC Foundation Award on the night.

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Stella Maxwell

Stella Maxwell was business on top and party on the bottom in Saint Laurent.

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Evan Mock

Evan Mock looked ready to slalom down the slopes in this skiwear-esque ensemble from Fendi.

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Stephanie Phair

Stephanie Phair, BFC Chair, got the sequins memo with this discoball blouse.

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Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima sizzled in this sequinned two-piece.

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Kaya Scodelario

Kaya Scodelario arrived wearing this silvery puffball and frosting from Cartier.

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Micheal Ward

Micheal Ward proved that tailoring doesn't have to be monochrome.

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Hannah Weiland

Hannah Weiland wore a faux-fur coat (heaven!) from her own label, Shrimps.

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Molly Goddard

Molly Goddard didn't wear tulle - her signature - but flaming red taffeta.

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Paul Mescal

He didn't do a bare chest and feather boa, but still, Paul Mescal looks like he might be borrowing fashion moves from Harry Styles (he's wearing his favourite label, Gucci, after all).

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Kristen McMenamy

Kristen McMenamy paired her mermaid waves with this coral-coloured gown and gloves combo.

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Charli XCX

Charli XCX, one of tonight's performers, wore classic-with-a-twist sequins.

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Mae Muller

Mae Muller channeled the '60s, arriving in a mirrored minidress and knee-high boots.

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Wallis Day

Actor Wallis Day did an Angelina Jolie, letting one leg be the star of the show.

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Hailee Steinfeld

If you can't wear a polka dot catsuit to the Fashion Awards, when can you? Steinfeld's is H&M.

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Rochelle Humes

Another pair of latex gloves, this time on Rochelle Humes, who also worked a thigh-high split like Charli XCX.

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Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner arrived wearing a wrap from Tommy Hilfiger, the designer who she'll later be presenting with the Outstanding Achievement Award.

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Shanina Shaik

Shanina Shaik glowed in this glistening creation on the red carpet.

Cindy Bruna56 of 78
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Cindy Bruna

Cindy Bruna looked adorable (and weather-appropriate) in Richard Quinn.

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Karen Elson

Karen Elson proved that sometimes simple is the most striking.

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Erin O'Connor

For the biggest night in fashion, Erin O'Connor stuck to her guns in gorgeously proportioned tailoring.

Leomie Anderson59 of 78
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Leomie Anderson

Leomie Anderson played peekaboo with her lace dress.

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Ella Balinska

Ella Balinska's silk skirt, also from Richard Quinn, is just the thing for dancing in.

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Kehlani

Kehlani proved (definitively) that polka dots can be directional.

Neelam Gill62 of 78
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Neelam Gill

Neelam Gill's ruffled gown (another rented gown from Maticesvski from My Wardrobe HQ at Harrods) was almost as appealing as Parma Violets.

Jenna Coleman63 of 78
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Jenna Coleman

Jenna Coleman's draped and cinched gown was an instant classic.

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Maye Musk

Make way for Maye Musk, who looked positively regal in Tony Ward.

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Alesha Dixon

Alesha Dixon made a very convincing case for the blazer dress.

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Lady Amelia Windsor

Lady Amelia Windsor looked ready for the ball in this gold frock.

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Natasha Poly

The model brought some feathered fun to proceedings with this lace-up dress from Dundas.

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Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova chose a mindfully made dress from Iris Van Herpen. Made in collaboration with Evian, it was designed with fabric sourced from recycled bottles.

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Iris Law

The model-actor continued her directional style odyssey in this high-fashion breastplate.

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Elsa Hosk

Elsa Hosk looked blooming lovely in a ball gown from Richard Quinn.

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Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson arrived on the arm of Gabriela Hearst, her date and designer of her dress from Chloé.

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Halima Aden

Halima Aden's gown put a spin on the classic tuxedo in this sleek number from Tommy Hilfiger.

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Sabrina Elba

Sabrina Elba's frock from David Koma, embellished with a crystal flower, was one of our favourites of the night.

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Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn created a moment in this sculpted masterpiece.

Demi Moore75 of 78
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Demi Moore

Arriving on the arm of Kim Jones, Demi Moore added slick leather gloves to her spangled dress.

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Ramla Ali

Going for gold, Ramla Ali wears Cartier jewels.

Erdem Moralioglu and Alison Loehnis77 of 78
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Erdem Moralioglu and Alison Loehnis

Alison Loehnis wore svelte sequins from LaQuan Smith.

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Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas wore a dreamy lace gown from Christopher Kane (avec big knickers!).

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