It’s one of the biggest fashion nights of the year, where the red carpet is full of supermodels, style icons and designers making a sartorial statement.
And Rihanna made sure to lead the glamour as she joined Cate Blanchett and Julia Roberts at the star-studded British Fashion Awards 2019 in partnership with Swarovski at the historic Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, London, on Monday night.
The superstar, 31, made an entrance in a halterneck mint green satin mini dress and wrapped a matching sheer dress coat over her statuesque frame.
Upping the style ante, the singer wore a pair of complementing gloves and satin strappy heels. She sported a statement diamond choker around her neck and complementing diamond earrings.
The beauty mogul, who’s brand Fenty is nominated in the Urban Luxe category, worked her raven-coloured hair into long braids as she posed for photos with ASAP Rocky.
Meanwhile, Blue Jasmine actress Cate, 50, looked exquisite in the shimmering ivory tulle Armani Privé dress that was sure to make an impact on the red carpet.
The Australian beauty’s look featured voluminous tulle ruffling around the neckline and accentuated her narrow waist with a thick satin belt.
She complemented her breathtaking fashion choice with a pair of striking diamond drop-earrings while her platinum blonde locks were styled off her face.
Following her style lead, Julia Roberts, 50, complemented Cate’s stunning look with an equally fashion forward black jumpsuit with crystal embellishment.


Daring: The superstar, 31, made an entrance in a mint green satin mini dress


Beauty: The beauty mogul, who’s brand Fenty is nominated in the Urban Luxe category, posed for photos with ASAP Rocky


Stunning: The songstress worked her raven-coloured hair into long braids


Glittering: The back of her halterneck dress featured crystal straps

All smiles: She caught up with pal and acclaimed fashion photographer Mert Alas


Radiant: She sported a smokey eye for the occasion and lashings of mascara

All eyes on her: The Bajan beauty launched her beauty brand Fenty in 2013 to critical acclaimed and unveiled her luxury fashion line by the same name in 2019


Ethereal: Cate looked incredible in her custom look for the evening

Style savvy: Cate and Julia were guests of Italian designer Giorgio Armani, who looked dapper in a velvet double breasted tuxedo


Sensational: Julia Roberts, 50, complemented Cate’s stunning look with an equally fashion forward black jumpsuit with crystal embellishment


Bag it up: Julia beamed for the cameras as she posed alongside the revered designer

Glamour: The Hollywood starlets looked incredible along one another


Pals: The screen stars looked in jovial spirits for the evening celebrating fashion
Julia offset her Armani Privé one-piece with a pair of striking blue drop-earrings and worked her hair into a voluminous wave.
The film stars were guests of Italian designer Giorgio Armani, who looked dapper in a velvet double breasted tuxedo.
Getting the monochrome memo, Rita Ora turned up to the glitzy ceremony in a 16Arlington bespoke black and white panelled leather gown and dramatic blue make-up.
The dress was a floor-length affair, with a Bardot neckline and a matching choker. She added sharp white heels to the outfit, sweeping her mane back from her features to showcase her striking make-up to its full potential.
The Lonely Together songstress boasted a bronzed complexion which she painted with sparkling turquoise eye make-up and dark pink lipstick.
Her eye make-up glistened in the bright lights of the red carpet, painted in dramatic zig-zags for extra pizzazz.


Dramatic ensemble: Rita hit London’s Royal Albert Hall in a 16Arlington bespoke black and white panelled leather gown and dramatic blue make-up


On her way: Rita was snapped heading to the awards earlier in the evening

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Elsewhere, This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby looked sensational in a purple and blue floral midi dress, which boasted ruching across the shoulders and torso.
The 38-year-old TV darling teamed the look with a pair of nude sandals and a bold red lip while her trademark blonde locks were worked into a tousled wave.
Meanwhile, pregnant Millie Mackintosh, 30, looked radiant as she donned a mint green Emilia Wickstead midi dress as she walked up the dramatic red carpet for a night celebrating fashion.
The fashionista, who was catapulted into the limelight on E4 series Made In Chelsea, accentuated her growing bump in the balloon sleeved look and complemented it with a pair of statement black stilettos with a metallic accent across the foot.
In a stylish move towards being more sustainable on the red carpet, the British beauty borrowed her gown from fashion rental marketplace, My Wardrobe HQ.

One Hol of a look: The 38-year-old TV darling teamed the look with a bold red lip while her trademark blonde locks were worked into a tousled wave


Fashion maven: Lily James attended the awards in a chic Valentino couture gown


English rose: The Mamma Mia! star wore her brunette tresses in crimped waves and she accentuated her natural beauty with a bronzed make-up look

Star-studded: Millie was joined by Lady Mary Charteris, who donned Giambattista Valli, Arizona Muse in a suit by Deck, James and Sofia Blunt, who wore a glittering Needle & Thread gown, and Alice Naylor-Leyland in Petter Pilotto all from fashion marketplace My Wardrobe HQ


Glowing: Pregnant Millie 30, looked radiant as she donned a mint green Emilia Wickstead midi dress as she walked up the dramatic red carpet for a night celebrating fashion


All in the details: She complemented it with a pair of statement black stilettos with a metallic accent across the foot

Daring: The model’s plunging look boasted a mixed paisley-print number

Red carpet ready: Stella posed up a storm on the red carpet alongside Spanish model Jon Kortajarena


Watt about that: Naomi Watts wore a black velvet off-the-shoulder Burberry gown with puff sleeves and black satin peep-toe sandals
Continuing her style statement, she worked her brunette coif off her face into a sleek look and teamed her ensemble with a pair of diamond and green stoned drop-earrings.
Millie confirmed in recent weeks she is expecting a girl due in May 2020 with husband Hugo Taylor and said last month that she was craving ‘beige food’ throughout her first trimester and was missing exercise.
She said: ‘I’m starting to miss exercise. Normally I would do five sessions of weight training a week and HIIT (high intensity interval training) classes. But in the first 12 weeks, I’ve been told to keep to gentle exercise like walking or swimming.
‘You have to listen to your body. At six weeks, all I wanted to eat was beige food. The nausea made me crave toast and pasta.


Suit you: Model Arizona, 31, opted for a classic white three-piece tuxedo by sustainable fashion brand Deck


She’s a lady: Lady Amelia Spencer looked festive in a sparkly floor-length Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini gown, paired with a cascade of strategically placed silver jewellery


Loved-up: Liam Payne and girlfriend Maya Henry looked happier than ever at the British Fashion Awards 2019

Glam gang: The beauty’s dazzling dress stood out as she posed with pals on the red carpet


Clashing colours: Kylie Minogue made a style statement in her eye-catching look


Style queen: Ellie Goulding, 32, has stepped out in an edgy yet romantic ensemble an ode to her unique sense of style
‘I’ve enjoyed it, but now I’m craving fruit and vegetables so I’ve gone back to eating normally.’ Millie revealed her pregnancy news to Hello! and spoke of her joy.
She said: ‘Hearing her heartbeat for the first time with Hugo by my side was one of the most amazing moments of my life so far. I feel very lucky. I can’t wait to feel that bond and for her to sleep on my chest and breathe in that baby smell.’
She added: ‘I’m so excited it’s a girl. I would’ve been delighted with either, but when I found out we were having a girl, I suddenly realised this is what I really wanted.’
Back at the awards, Stella, 29, made sure to command attention as she stunned in a daring semi-sheer black gown with spaghetti straps and a thigh-high slit.
The model’s plunging look boasted a mixed paisley-print number that boasted ruffle detailing and a low black silhouette.


Figure-hugging: Eleanor Tomlinson stunned in her striking black form-fitting look

Stylish duo: Pixie Geldof and George Barnett arrived hand-in-hand for the style soiree


A vision: Laura’s co-star Michelle, 37, oozed glamour in a glitzy floor-length gown as she posed on the red carpet

Good company: Inside the bash, she sat next to a dapper Tom Cruise as they enjoyed their luxury VIP dinner


Got the blues? The gown featured a large midnight blue skirt and front panel, with layers of baby blue and white in strips across the garment


Shine bright: The model, 32, looked sensational in a gold halterneck sequin gown as she joined several famous faces at the glitzy fashion event


Queen: Emilia’s fellow Game Of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel also impressed in a bright red floor-length dress which was partially covered in sequins
She added a touch of glamour to her ensemble with a drop-diamond necklace while her golden blonde locks were worked into a 90s-inspired style.
Shailene Woodley turned heads for an altogether different reason on Monday as she graced the red carpet for the British Fashion Awards.
The Big Little Lies starlet, 28, stepped out in a stripey blue hooded puffer Moncler by Pierpaolo Piccioli dress. Shailene modelled the number with the hood both up and down, showcasing the diversity of the look.
Her dark mane was swept back from her features which were embellished with a natural slick of make-up and rouged lips.
The gown featured a large midnight blue skirt and front panel, with layers of baby blue and white in strips across the garment.

Catching up: Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance at the event alongside Winnie Harlow, who donned David Morris jewellery and a gown by Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood for the event


All eyes on her: The fashion maven, 25, stood out from the star-studded crowd in a salmon pink puff-ball dress and Roger Vivier heels


Runway: Irina Shayk, 33, stunned in a grey cut-out gown with hand-gathered details and grey snakeskin-effect leather block-heel sandals all by Burberry


Sequin: Alexa Chung looked fabulous in her backless sequin dress


Style swoon: Bel Powley(L) and Bella Thorne(R) showcased their personal flair for fashion


Volume: Poppy Delevingne (L) and Iris Law went for outfits with statement volume


Different: Actress Jessica Barden (L) and Olivia Culpo, who donned David Morris jewels for the evening, went for something different on the carpet
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 32,looked sensational in a gold halterneck sequin gown as she joined several famous faces at the glitzy fashion event.
The model turned heads in the shimmering metallic number, with the backless detail allowing the star to showcase plenty of bronzed skin.
She boosted her lithe frame with a simple pair of gold platform heels and carried her essentials in a half moon gold clutch.
The mother-of-one swept her blonde tresses into an elegant up ‘do, while she accentuated her striking features with a sleek palette of make-up.
The star looked relaxed and confident as she showcased her model credentials on the red carpet and pulled off a number of stunning poses.


Wow: Daisy Lowe, 30, put on a busty display in a stunning lace dress with a satin corset

Hitting the right notes: Singer-songwriter James Blunt and his wife Sofia, who wore Needle & Thread, attended the event

Model couple: English model Oliver Cheshire looked dapper in a bespoke Jack Davison suit, while his fiancée Pixie Lott wore a custom Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini strapless Swarovski crystal embellished gown


Contrasting: Bandmates and presenters Mollie King (L) and Rochelle Humes (R) arrived to the occasion in contrasting ensembles


Note-worthy: Zara Larsson and Charli XCX, who donned a Vivienne Westwood for FLANNELS dress, looked fantastic walking the red carpet


Make-up gurus: Lisa Eldridge (L) and Charlotte Tilbury attended the event


Rigout: Lulu Kennedy (L) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw put on their designer ensembles for the evening

Fashionable duo: Simon Porte Jacquemus and Mica Arganaraz posed together on the carpet


Reality: Love Island’s Megan Barton-Hanson appeared on the carpet in a daring two-piece


Same, same: Amber Valletta (L) and the event’s presenter Tracee Ellis Ross sported striking white dresses for the evening


Handsome: Sam Claflin (L) and Lewis Hamilton walked the carpet in contrasting looks

Catching up: Boy George joined Callum Turner (L) and Matthew Morrison for the event

Arriving: Anna Wintour and Edward Enninful, who wore custom Burberry, walked the carpet togeher

Camera, action: Farfetch Chief Strategy Officer Stephanie Phair (L) and Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council Caroline Rush, who wore Emilia Wickstead, walked the carpet together
The Fashion Awards recognises creativity and innovation in fashion, celebrating exceptional individuals whose imagination and creativity have broken new ground in fashion globally over the past 12 months as well as the brands and businesses that have transformed the possibilities of fashion today.
In association with The British Fashion Council (BFC), The Fashion Awards celebrates individuals and businesses that have made a significant contribution to the fashion industry over the last year.
It is also a fundraiser for the BFC’s charities and aims to support future talented individuals with their creative fashion skills.