From the Directors Guild Awards to the Art Director Guild Awards, a lot happened during the past weekend. But the industry’s brightest stars were out in full force at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday for the 76th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).
The 2023 ceremony was attended by some of this year’s most prominent nominees, including Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, Ana de Armas, and some notable guests, like Lily James and the Prince and Princess of Wales, all clad in glamorous designer looks.
From Julianne Moore’s ‘70s feathered look and Anya Taylor-Joy’s trendy hooded dress to Cynthia Erivos’ metallic gown, let’s take a look at some of the most interesting outfits at the 2023 BAFTAs red carpet, dubbed as the British Oscars.
1. Julianne Moore in Saint Laurent
Julianne Moore looked effortlessly elegant in a black Anthony Vaccarello-designed Saint Laurent strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and a gathered bodice that was tied to the side of the waist.
Celebrity stylist Kate Young gave the otherwise very simple column dress a touch of ‘70s flair with the addition of the white feathered stole draped over her arms.
Julianne Moore brings effortless elegance to the BAFTA red carpet in a Saint Laurent black strapless dress and a white feather stole on February 19, 2023 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
To further elevate the look, the Hunger Games star wore an ornate Bulgari Serpenti necklace and a set of brilliant diamond stud earrings.
Julianne boosted her 5’3” height by strapping into Saint Laurent’s “Jodie” sandals featuring thick platform soles and high heels.
The Hollywood royalty completed her red-carpet appearance with a side-parted wavy hairstyle, care of hairstylist Marcus Francis, and a glamorous makeup look, with red lipstick and smokey eyeshadow created by makeup artist Kay Montano.
Julianne Moore wears her tresses in side-parted waves with glamorous makeup that highlights her eyes (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / Cover Images)
2. Jodie Turner-Smith in Gucci
Also opting for a feathered look was Jodie Turner-Smith, who made a stunning entrance in a vivid purple Gucci gown.
While the sheer neckline and the metallic sequined panels were enough to draw attention, the addition of the cascading ombre feather embellishments made the ensemble even more eye-catching.
Jodie Turner-Smith stuns in a purple feather and sequin gown with sheer panels by Gucci (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Kudos to styling duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald for creating Turner-Smith’s striking red-carpet look, which was further enhanced with statement Chopard jewelry.
She wore a choker necklace with diamonds, heart-shaped Tanzanites, and Paraiba tourmaline set in titanium and white gold, as well as a matching pair of stud earrings.
The dramatic look didn’t stop there as makeup artist Joey Choy gave Jodie some trendy crystal freckles, metallic winged eyeliner, and lilac eyeshadow to complement her dress.
Jodie Turner-Smith wears trendy crystal freckles with metallic winged eyeliner and lilac eyeshadow to match her gown (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
3. Michelle Yeoh in Christian Dior
The Everything Everywhere All at Once actress decided to power dress for the ceremony, selecting a dusty blush pink suit from Christian Dior’s Fall 2018 Couture collection.
A modern take on red carpet dressing, Yeoh put on a sophisticated display in a pair of tailored trousers and a matching double-breasted blazer that had tucked shoulders, silk lapels, and modern cape-like sleeves.
Michelle Yeoh brings her star power to the BAFTA red carpet in a Christian Dior blush pink power suit with cape sleeves (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / Cover Images)
The look, which was styled with Moussaieff high jewelry natural Burma ruby and diamond earrings, a natural pink sapphire bangle, a rare natural Burma pink sapphire ring, and a Richard Mille watch, was curated by her stylist Jordan Johnson Chung.
Michelle Yeoh then slipped her feet into a pair of metallic Dior peep-toe pumps set on thin stiletto heels.
Hairstylist Earl Simms straightened the actress’ dark tresses, while makeup artist Polly Osmond used La Mer skin care products to give her a radiant look.
Michelle Yeoh keeps things classy with Moussaieff jewelry, straightened locks, and a radiant makeup (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / Cover Images)
4. Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton
Ana de Armas looked sensational in a custom pale pink gown by Louis Vuitton, no less.
The fashion house’s ambassador highlighted her hourglass curves in the figure-hugging satin gown with delicate shoulder straps, a frilled bralette-like bodice with a sweetheart neckline, and a short floor-sweeping train.
Ana de Armas is sensational in a custom pale pink Louis Vuitton gown with a frilled bodice and a sweeping train (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Her trusted stylist Samantha McMillen, who also dresses Brie Larson and Elle Fanning, complemented the ensemble with sparkling pieces from the Louis Vuitton High Jewelry collections.
Ana wore a white gold and diamond Tumbler necklace with diamond and sapphire Spirit earrings and a white gold, diamond, and sapphire Stellar Time ring.
Giving her sweet ensemble a sultry finish, hairstylist Halley Brisker styled the Blonde star’s brunette locks in tousled waves that cascaded down her cheeks, and makeup artist Mary Wiles gave her a Marilyn Monroe bold red lip color.
Blonde star Ana de Armas gives her sweet ensemble a sultry finish with tousled waves and Marilyn Monroe-inspired red lipstick (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / Cover Images)
5. Florence Pugh in Nina Ricci
Florence Pugh continued her red-carpet winning streak at the BAFTAs as she stepped out in a vibrant look from Nina Ricci.
Specially designed for the Don’t Worry Darling star by Harris Reed, the bright orange tulle gown featured a ruched bodycon fit with voluminous pleats and ruffles on the bodice and a floor-sweeping mermaid-style hem.
“This dress is based on an orange couture gown from the @ninaricci archival 1988 collection,” Harris Reed wrote in an Instagram post. “This was the first sketch I did for the brand and am absolutely speechless to have such an incredible individual wearing it.”
Florence Pugh makes an entrance in a bright orange Nina Ricci gown with voluminous pleats and ruffles and a mermaid hem (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / Cover Images)
Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray, Pugh accessorized with a selection of Tiffany & Co. and Maria Tash jewelry. She wore a $69,000 Tiffany Victoria Graduated Line necklace, a set of $4,100 Tiffany Victoria earrings, $46,000 Inside-Out Hoop earrings, a $25,500 Diamond Vine band ring, and a $19,500 Alternating ring.
Adding edge to the glamorous look were multiple Maria Tash earrings, including a $295 Pearl Drape Threaded stud earring, a $430 Diamond Star Threaded stud earring, and a Diamond Horizontal Eternity clicker.
The Little Drummer Girl actress’ glam perfectly complemented her outfit. Her hair was fashioned in a quirky updo with a fanned-out, spiky halo and a micro fringe by Peter Lux, while Alex Babsky gave her a classic makeup look with smoked-out eyes, winged eyeliner, pink lipstick, and Audrey Hepburn-inspired brows.
Florence Pugh coordinates her glam with her gown by wearing a fanned-out updo and Audrey Hepburn-inspired brushed up brows (Credit: Dutch Press Photo / Cover Images)
6. Catherine Zeta-Jones in Tony Ward
She has been accompanying her husband Michael Douglas during the promotional tour for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. But on Sunday, Catherine Zeta-Jones was pictured slaying the BAFTAs red carpet solo.
Proving age is just a number, the 53-year-old actress put her curves on display in a sheer gown embellished with purple and yellow glittering beads from Tony Ward’s Spring 2023 Couture collection.
The one-shoulder design and the diagonal slit across the chest furthered the sexy element of her striking gown, while the yellow organza cape that flowed into a sweeping train provided an extra dose of glamour to the look.
Catherine Zeta-Jones flaunts her curves in a Tony Ward sheer gown with purple and yellow beads and a dramatic long train (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Emmy-winning stylist Kelly Johnson styled The Mask of Zorro star with understated Chopard jewelry and a pair of Sarah Flint heels.
Hairstylist Stéphane Bodin brushed her luscious curls to one side while makeup artist Brett Freedman applied lavender lipstick and purple eyeshadow with a hint of glitter to complement her gown.
Catherine Zeta-Jones keeps the look coordinated by wearing purple eyeshadow and lipstick (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
7. Anya Taylor Joy in Schiaparelli
Making a dramatic red carpet arrival was Anya Taylor-Joy, who showed up in a champagne liquid velvet ensemble designed by Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli’s Spring/Summer 2023 Haute Couture collection.
Showing off a leggy look, The Menu star’s outfit included a structured, strapless bustier mini dress with corset lacing, embroidered satin bows, and a thigh-skimming hem.
It was worn with an enormous corolla-effect stole, which was draped to the floor like a train and worn over her head like a hood, a trend seen frequently on the red carpet this season.
Anya Taylor-Joy stays on trend in a champagne liquid velvet mini dress and a matching enormous stole by Schiaparelli (Credit: Cover Images)
As for her glam, Anya had makeup artist Valeria Ferreira apply a coat of mascara and lipstick to her face. Her blonde hair was parted down the middle by hairstylist Gregory Russell, who gave it a delicate wavy look.
The Queen’s Gambit actress worked with stylist Ryan Hastings for her evening look, which was styled with a selection of Tiffany & Co. jewelry that included an archive looped necklace from 1972.
She also accessorized with an $8,000 Double Row hinged bangle and an array of rings, including an $11,800 Sixteen Stone ring, a $5,000 True Narrow ring, a $2,850 V ring, and what appeared to be her Schlumberger Two Bees engagement ring from her boyfriend, Malcolm McRae.
Anya Taylor-Joy styles her blonde locks in waves and accessorizes with Tiffany & Co. jewelry (Credit: Cover Images)
Anya also wore a Jaeger-Lecoultre Rendez-Vous Secret watch and a pair of Aquazzura “Mini-Tequila” sandals that showed off her feet. You can check out her shoes at Shopbop.
Anya Taylor-Joy pairs her leggy look with Aquazzura Mini Tequila crystal-embellished heels (Credit: Cover Images)
Crafted in Italy from supple-washed nappa in radiant, soft bronze, these party-ready barely-there heels have thin embellished ankle straps and toe straps and are set atop a 4-inch stiletto heel.
Aquazzura ‘Mini Tequila’ Crystal Ankle Strap Sandals, $1,250 at Nordstrom
The Mini Tequila sandals by Aquazzura have crystal-encrusted straps and stiletto heels
8. Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton
Cynthia Erivo was the epitome of glitz and glamour, gracing the red carpet in a custom copper gown by Louis Vuitton.
The striking dress, which featured embellished fringes, a high neck, and a structured one-shoulder design, reportedly took a total of 1,080 hours to assemble and hand embroider with about 20,000 rectangular sequins.
“I loved the deep bronze metallic color. Each slide of bronze was individually stitched on, and the entire dress was fitted to a tee,” she told Elle UK ahead of the ceremony.
Cynthia Erivo dazzles in a custom Louis Vuitton gown featuring hand-embroidered rectangular copper sequins (Credit: @jasonbolden / Instagram)
The futuristic gown also had a floor-sweeping skirt with a train that trailed behind her, obscuring her heels.
Injecting the Wicked star’s signature edge to the glamorous outfit, stylist Jason Bolden styled her evening look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry. The selection included thick bangles on her right wrist, a few diamond rings, multiple earrings, and a nose ring.
She then carried a golden clutch and completed her look with lashings of bronze makeup, mascara, and dark red lip color.
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9. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Alaia
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley never looks anything less than stunning, and her recent BAFTA look was no exception.
The 35-year-old model flaunted her enviably toned physique while clad in a two-piece black ensemble from Alaia’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection.
Designed by Pieter Mulier, Rosie’s outfit featured a form-fitting sheer bodysuit with a high neck and long sleeves. It was tucked into a black velvet draped skirt with a short train and daring scalloped cutouts down the center that showed a glimpse of her thighs.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley showcases her model figure in a black Alaia bodysuit and velvet draped skirt (Credit: Cover Images)
The mom-of-one accessorized her all-black ensemble with glittering jewelry by Jessica McCormack and carried an aluminum Alaia “Fluide” miniaudiere bag.
She wore a pair of 0.40ct and 0.90ct diamond and blackened gold “Gypset” hoop earrings, a Moonshine diamond eternity ring, and a cut-down large blackened gold band.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley slips her feet into Alaia’s Perfo patent leather heels (Credit: Cover Images)
Boosting her 5’9” height further, Jason Statham’s fiancée slipped her feet into Alaia’s “Perfo” patent leather sandals. They have dainty vamp straps, square open toes, ankle straps, and about 4-inch sculptural metal heels.
Alaia ‘Perfo’ Patent Leather Ankle-Strap Sandals, $1,750 at Saks Fifth Avenue
The Alaia Perfo heels have patent leather vamp straps, square open toes, and sculpted metal heels
Glam-wise, Rosie enlisted the help of hairstylist Christian Wood and makeup artist Harold James to achieve her BAFTA look.
Christian pulled her tresses into a sleek, straight ponytail, while Harold applied a radiant makeup palette to her face, with sculpted hollow cheeks, sultry dark eyeliner, and a swipe of dark nude lip color.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley keeps the look sleek with a tight ponytail and sultry eyeliner (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)