Between London Fashion Week and today’s BAFTA awards, London has been the centre of the pop culture universe for one day at least. Celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, Paul Mescal and Margot Robbie (in more Barbie cosplay) attended the awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall, where Oppenheimer claimed many of the top awards.
The red carpet for the awards show itself was a bit of a snooze fest — with two peach gowns worn by Emma Stone and Ayo Edebiri, hinting at an 80s glam revival — but as always, the after-parties provided a not-as-stuffy dress code. British Vogue’s Fashion and Film party, hosted with Tiffany & Co. at the swanky Annabel’s, and Netflix’s at Chiltern Firehouse saw many guests do a quick change into a new outfit, with both low-key looks and hyper-glam sparkle. Herewith, our favourite after-party ensembles.
Best fresh off the runway
Rosamund Pike changed out of her slightly dull blue tulle balletcore dress by Dior for the main awards ceremony into this shiny sheer skirt suit from Simone Rocha's recent collaborative range for Jean Paul Gaultier. I'm a big fan of designer Simone Rocha, and Rosamund's stylist Leith Clark (she started Lula magazine), so this combo is perfection. It also continues her awards season run that has embraced a slightly twisted version of pretty -- like that incredible tulle dress adorned with roses in between the layers; which was also created by Rocha. - Zoe Walker Ahwa
Best quiet luxury
Her peach Bottega Veneta halter neck gown with opera gloves and fluffy stole at the ceremony was full throttled glamour, so it was fun to see Ayo Edebiri and designer Matthieu Blazy flip the switch with a dressed down but just as glossy look for her role as co-host of the British Vogue party. “What looks like a simple button-up and jeans is actually satin and leather – genius vibes, sorry!” she told British Vogue of the self-assured pairing. I guess in a way she's still in her big shirt era, now it comes with stonking Tiffany jewels. - Tyson Beckett
Best extra-terrestrial
Ok, there's a lot to take in here - classic FKA Twigs. This tonal sci-fi look is giving Dune, which I now want to rewatch for the insane greige-drab outfits alone. As she's said before, Twigs is all about “birthing extra-terrestrial looks on the red carpet” and this after-party look is no exception. She's always been experimental with her beauty choices too, opting for trippy face markings and sculptural hairstyles over 'red carpet glam’, which I love. The silver necklace and earrings with her snakey tendrils of hair is perfection. - Lara Daly
Best bow
Is it an Ensemble red carpet round up without a bow adornment? Da'Vine Joy Randolph went out to celebrate her win for best supporting actress, changing from a dramatic black and peach Robert Wun gown to this absolute statement of a bow.
Best take on sparkle
It's giving... tinsel. Kaia Gerber's golden textured mini dress by Celine is the ultimate party dress, paired with gold strappy disco heels.
Best editor
Chioma Nnadi had a tough gig, stepping into her new role as editor of British Vogue and hosting the BAFTA after-party just as Edward Enninful's swan song cover featuring 40 of his past cover stars was revealed; showcasing celebrities' love and loyalty. I loved Edward's tenure, but am excited to see what she does with the magazine - she nailed her first 'public' appearance in this Grecian gown; she looks cool, effortless and confident. - ZWA
Best bag
The singer, whose set to release a new album and host a Boiler Room club night, arrived at the Netflix after-party in a fashion girlie take on classic tweed - and carrying a dog-shaped purse in complementary tweed.
