Vivienne Westwood captivated the TikTok generation after the house’s pearl bas relief choker became the most sought-after spring/summer 2021 accessory on the app. The brand’s affinity with a new, younger clientele meant that its signature designs became even more in-demand by stylists of emerging talent. Westwood’s decadent corsetry and British punk outfits are always spectacular on the red carpet, but in 2021 there were 12 celebrity fashion moments that were a cut above the rest. Dua Lipa was the one who really validated TikTok’s love for Vivienne Westwood. A few weeks after the ’90s pearl choker went viral on the app, Lipa wore head-to-toe Vivienne Westwood to collect her trophies at the 2021 BRIT Awards. Although she changed from a yellow minidress for the ...
The red carpet officially reopened for 2021, and the best-dressed stars of the year made it worth the wait. Of the most memorable moments, our favourite celebrity fashion trends were surreal gold hardware, colourful ostrich feathers, leather opera gloves, celestial caped sleeves, and extreme cut-outs — and we know the best way to style them. The appeal of surreal gold hardware started at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival with Bella Hadid’s breathtaking branched lungs gown. The black dress, designed by Daniel Roseberry for surrealist atelier Schiaparelli, featured a fitted, long-sleeve silhouette with subtle leg of mutton sleeves and a completely exposed, open-bust. Hadid’s bust was covered by a necklace with a massive pair of branched lungs for the pendant. Zendaya also wowed us at...
Jennifer Lawrence attended the world premiere for the anticipated disaster comedy movie Don’t Look Up at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center On Sunday, 5 Dec. While her A-list costars (Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Jonah Hill, and Timothée Chalamet) definitely demanded attention, it was Lawrence’s light gold Dior gown that was the most memorable look of the evening. Lawrence wore a sparkling champagne-coloured gown designed by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. It featured embroidered silk with pleated cape sleeves and was selected from the brand’s spring/summer 2022 collection. The Dior gown was made even more stunning by Lawrence’s baby bump, which elevated the look with a goddess-like energy. Lawrence completed her ethereal outfit with ...
On 5 Dec., the MOBO Music Awards returned in 2021 with a live ceremony held at the Coventry Building Society Arena and hosted by Leigh-Anne Pinnock and comedians Munya Chawawa and Eddie Kadi. Broadcast on the MOBO Awards YouTube channel, the MOBO Awards celebrate the achievement in music of Black origin, within the genres of Hip Hop, Grime, RnB/Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and Afrobeat. Like any good award show, the nominees and guests took the opportunity to show off their style, and the fashion on the red carpet certainly didn’t disappoint. Little Simz, who was up for best female act, best hip-hop act, and video of the year, arrived in a black lace top and oversized black suit, whilst Bree Runway, who was nominated for best female act, arrived in a floor length fur coat over an all-...
The 2021 British Independent Film Awards were held at Old Billingsgate in London on 5 Dec. to honour 2021’s most innovative and creative independent filmmaking and filmmakers in the UK. And whilst the focus of the evening was on the incredible films and talented actors, directors, and screenplay writers, the nominees and guests used the opportunity to show off some incredible style. The BIFA red carpet was full of luxurious, sumptuous fabrics that felt spot on for the festive season, like the midnight blue velvet suit worn by Ruth Wilson and the sapphire-coloured velvet gown worn by Alice Eve. There were plenty of glamorous metallic dresses, like Gugu Mbatha_Raw’s shimmering beige dress and Alesha Dixon’s black-and-gold number, whilst Kate Beckinsale and Lauryn Ajufo step...
British celebrities really came with their best for the return of red carpet fashion in 2021. The reopening of the fashion, film, and music industries encouraged the most stylish of Brits to embrace sparkling gowns, voluminous tulle, corsets, feathers, and sumptuous black velvet. Fancy finding out which Brits had the most memorable red carpet moments? We hand-picked 36 breathtaking looks that will set the standard for 2022 celebrity style. Of the best-dressed British celebs, Cynthia Erivo and Rina Sawayama really elevated our expectations. They both have fun with a statement outfit while also looking polished and glam on the red carpet. Sawayama’s lilac ruffle Balmain gown at the 2021 BRIT Awards was one of the most impactful red carpet fashion moments of the year. As with Erivo, it ...
Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock is about to make her film debut as the character “Georgia” in Netflix’s Boxing Day. For the official movie premiere on Tuesday evening, Pinnock arrived at London’s Curzon cinema in Mayfair wearing a sultry black dress alongside her supportive and stylish besties Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, and fiancé Andre Gray. Pinnock’s high-neck, black halter dress featured a leg slit that went all the way up to her hips on both sides and attached the low-cut back of the dress with two tiny zippers. The fabric was an innovative, textured black material that resembled a very stylish, crushed black plastic bag. The look reminded us of the gorgeous vintage, crushed texture white Maison Margiela dress that she wore to the 2021 BRIT Awar...
Pop star Dua Lipa, presenter Maya Jama, and actor Gabrielle Union were some of the stars that walked the 2021 Fashion Awards red carpet. Hosted at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday, 29 Nov., this year’s event celebrates fashion at the intersection of entertainment and culture. Fashion designers, models, and industry insiders kicked off the festive season in slinky, cut-out dresses, luxe silk-satin gowns with corset bodices, strapless dresses with opera gloves, jacquard and jewel-covered suits. We’re especially loving the mermaid-hem gowns worn by Addison Rae, Munroe Bergdorf, and emerging models Deba Hekmat and Mona Tougaard. As the occasion is hosted by Billy Porter, we expect to see some truly dramatic outfits — and we weren’t disappointed by Porter’s cus...
Adele’s ITV special, An Audience With Adele, gave us a long-awaited glimpse into the process of creating her new album, 30, as well as a chance to see some of Britain’s biggest celebrities all in one room together, cheering her on. It also gave us another incredible fashion moment from the singer, who wore a custom black Louis Vuitton gown for the occasion. Styled by Jamie Mizrahi, the black off-the-shoulder dress, which was designed by Louis Vuitton’s creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière, channelled old Hollywood with ruching at the bust, short sleeves, and a drop waist. What really made the dress special, however, was the hundreds of silver crystals scattered across the dress like stars in a night sky — perhaps another celestial reference similar to the custom Saturn e...
Adele’s ITV special, An Audience With Adele, gave us a long-awaited glimpse into the process of creating her new album, 30, as well as a chance to see some of Britain’s biggest celebrities all in one room together, cheering her on. It also gave us another incredible fashion moment from the singer, who wore a custom black Louis Vuitton gown for the occasion. Styled by Jamie Mizrahi, the black off-the-shoulder dress, which was designed by Louis Vuitton’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, channeled old Hollywood with ruching at the bust, short sleeves, and a drop waist. What really made the dress special, however, was the hundreds of silver crystals scattered across the dress like stars in a night sky — perhaps another celestial reference similar to the custom Saturn ear...
Lady Gaga‘s ensembles for the House of Gucci press tour have been nothing short of spectacular. It started off in London with that incredible purple Gucci cape dress (how could we forget!), followed by a leopard-print maxi dress and a red Versace corset gown in Milan. Always keeping us on our toes, Gaga went even sexier for the New York premiere with an Armani Privé gown that featured a completely sheer polka-dot halter top connected to a skintight velvet skirt. And just when we thought we couldn’t be any more bowled over by her fashion choices, she stepped out for the Los Angeles premiere in the most dazzling strapless Valentino dress. Part of Valentino’s spring 2021 Code Temporal haute couture collection and designed by the brand’s creative director, Pierpaolo Pic...
After going virtual last year, the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards were held in-person in Budapest, Hungary, at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna. Hosted by American rapper Saweetie, the awards saw a long list of the world’s best musicians — both nominated and in attendance — with Ed Sheeran, Maluma, Måneskin, Yungblud, Kim Petras, and Griff all performing live. And while the performances are amazing, one of the other exciting aspects of the EMAs was the celebrity fashion, and as with many music award shows, they did not disappoint. Rita Ora brought glamour to the red carpet in a black jumpsuit with a feathered bodice and feathered train. Griff went for her signature cute aesthetic, and wore a pastel two-piece set with ornate lace, pearl, and silk details. We loved that Maluma went fo...