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Last night the 2018 Fashion Awards, formerly known as the British Fashion Awards , saw its most star-studded guest list to date flock to the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London to celebrate the industry’s creative talent.
From supermodels to designers, A-list stars and fashion influencers, the red carpet was brimming with an array of glamorous looks.
Making one of the biggest sartorial spectacles of the night, supermodel Kendall Jenner arrived wearing a sheer metallic gold gown by Julien MacDonald while 17-year-old Kaia Gerber , who picked up the award for Model of the Year, turned heads in showstopping Alexander McQueen number.
Others kept the crisp December chill in mind while dressing for the event, using feathers and capes to cover up in the cold.
Winnie Harlow , who was a finalist for Model of the Year, wore a sparkling embellished gown with feathery cuffs and hem while Erin O’Connor opted for a black velvet gown complete with a printed metallic cape.
Another standout look of the night came courtesy of Paloma Faith who sported an unmissable pink tulle creation by Dilara Findikoglu.
Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guestsShow all 45 1 /45Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Kaia Gerber, who won Model of the Year, wears an embellished gown by Alexander McQueen
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Kate Moss wears a glamorous emerald green satin gown with coordinating platform heels
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests 2017's Model of the Year winner, Winnie Harlow wears a silver embellished gown with feathery cuffs and hem
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Supermodel Kendal Jenner wears a sheer gold gown with a thigh-high split by Julien McDonald
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Singer Lana Del Rey, who presented an award on the night, wears a velvet dress and coordinating cape by Gucci
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests The Duchess of Sussex wears Givenchy to present an award to the brand's artistic director Clare Waight Keller
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Fashion designer Victoria Beckham wears a black jumpsuit with a strappy neckline, while husband David sports a classic black suit
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Neelam Gill opts for a chainmail mini dress, statement necklace and furry white handbag
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Model Poppy Delevingne wears a pretty pink Prada look with De Grisogono jewellery
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Sudanese-British supermodel, Alek Wek, who hosted the event, wears a simple black dress by Emilia Wickstead which featured a giant pink bow on the back
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Rosie Huntington-Whiteley opts for a mermaid-style dress with a black cape by Givenchy
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Riz Ahmed opted for an all-white suit with a longline blazer and loose trousers
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Fashion designer Charles Jeffrey wears a bright cobalt suit, beret and gold boots
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Alice Naylor-Leyland accessorised her frothy ivory tiered dress with a small black handbag
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Lauren Santo Domingo opts for a green dress with a squared neckline by Emilia Wickstead
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Olivia Palermo wears an oversized red trouser suit
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Jenna Coleman opts for a girlish cream dress with a high, frilled neckline
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Alexa Chung wore a mustard velvet midi dress with a matching box bag and velvet Mary-Jane heels
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Aquaria wears a colourful creation by Matty Bovan with long gloves
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests British model Reece King wears a floral suit with cuban heeled boots
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Lily McMenamy wears an ivory dress with fluffy hems and black heels
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Rochelle Humes opts for a black one-shouldered jumpsuit and feathery heels
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Uma Thurman opts for a Prada velvet gown with an embellished shoulder detail
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Penelope Cruz wears a floor-length embellished silver gown
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Laura Bailey opts for a monochrome gown and a quilted clutch
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Liv Tyler wears a printed silk blouse and smart trousers
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Actor Naomie Harris sports an embellished mini dress and strappy metallic heels
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Jerry Hall wears a chocolate brown top with a black maxi skirt
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Model Leomie Anderson wears a striped sequin mini dress and strappy heels
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Fashion designer Molly Goddard opts for a gold lame dress featuring ruffles and an off the shoulder neckline
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Lady Amelia Windsor opts for a pink chiffon gown with a delicate blue pattern
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Brooke Shields keeps things classic with a sleek all-black look
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Actor Eleanor Tomlinson wears an embellished metallic gold gown
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Singer Paloma Faith wears a showstopping tulle dress with a studded chain belt by Dilara Findikoglu
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Jourdan Dunn opts for a feathery sequinned dress by 16 Arlington
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Rita Ora, who presented one of the night’s awards, opted for a printed Prada co-ord set in red with knee high tights and a red handbag
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Erin O’Connor wrapped up in a black velvet gown complete with a printed metallic cape
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests English model Georgia May Jagger coordinated her bright pink hair with a matching trouser suit
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Fashion designer Emilia Wickstead wears a bright red and pink colour-block dress with a scalloped hem
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Carey Mulligan wears a chiffon gown complete with a metallic polka dot print
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Doutzen Kroes wears a black dress with sheer polka dot cut-out details
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Gucci designer Alessandro Michele opts for a trouser suit and a checked coat, accessorising with a crown
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Model Arizona Muse wears a red lace jumpsuit with an obi belt
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Elizabeth Jagger wears for a floor-length red dress with an oversized black blazer
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Fashion Awards 2018: The best dressed guests Cindy Crawford wears a velvet gown complete with thigh-high split and ruffled neckline
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Amidst the sea of brightly coloured sartorial statements though, black ensembles reigned supreme with everyone from Victoria Beckham to supermodel Alek Wek and the Duchess of Sussex , who made a surprise appearance at the event, keepings things classic.
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