Pride of Britain 2016: Nicole Scherzinger, Alesha Dixon, and More Shine in Designer Gowns and Statement Heels

Every year, the Pride of Britain Awards brings together the country’s biggest stars to celebrate acts of courage, kindness, and community — and while the night honors real-world heroes, it’s also one of the most glamorous fashion moments on the UK calendar.

Looking back at the 2016 red carpet, the event delivered a lineup of unforgettable style statements — from sculptural gowns and sheer florals to sleek satin slip dresses. As always, the shoes played a defining role in completing each look, proving that great fashion starts from the ground up.

Here’s a retrospective of six standout ensembles from the 2016 Pride of Britain Awards — and how each celebrity made the red carpet her own.

1. Nicole Scherzinger: Ermanno Scervino Gown & Towering Platform Heels

The American singer-songwriter chose a show-stopping Ermanno Scervino organza dress from the brand’s Spring 2017 ready-to-wear collection.

This dress did Nicole a lot of favors, but we think she picked the wrong pair of shoes. She seemed to struggle in skyscraper platform shoes, and we believe she would have been better off in a simple pair of sandals.

Nicole Scherzinger elegantly donned an Ermanno Scervino organza dress from the brand’s Spring 2017 ready-to-wear collection at the Pride of Britain Awards held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London on October 31, 2016 (Credit: Zibi / WENN / Lia Toby / Alan West)

2. Myleene Klass: Metallic Lace Maxi & Red-Carpet Pumps

The British singer and model prefers wearing dresses from her fashion collection. For this event, she opted for Myleene Klass’s metallic lace maxi dress, which strategically showed off hints of skin.

Myleene Klass exuded effortless glamour in her own metallic lace maxi dress, featuring sheer paneling and intricate black-and-gold embroidery, styled with classic pointed-toe heels that added polish to her striking red-carpet look

3. Alesha Dixon: Rose-Print Dress & Sophia Webster “Evangeline” Sandals

Here’s another celebrity clad in a dress from her brand. Alesha wore an Alesha Dixon for Little Black Dress rose-print bandeau piece, paired with a pair of winged Sophia Webster sandals.

Alesha Dixon lit up the 2016 Pride of Britain Awards red carpet in a strapless black-and-red rose-print dress from her own Little Black Dress collection, pairing the striking look with winged Sophia Webster “Evangeline” sandals that added a touch of whimsy and height to her ensemble

4. Laura Whitmore: Sandra Mansour Sheer Floral Gown with Breezy Elegance

We love the breezy panache of Laura Whitmore’s Sandra Mansour Spring/Summer 2017 dress.

Laura Whitmore gracefully donned a sleeveless Sandra Mansour sheer floral floor-length dress, smartly layered over a black mini dress for modesty at the Pride of Britain Awards held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London on October 31, 2016 (Credit: Zibi / WENN / Lia Toby / Alan West)

5. Michelle Keegan: Amanda Wakeley Slip Dress & Timeless Minimalism

The English actress showed off her slender figure in a satin slip dress from Amanda Wakeley. Truthfully, we’re a bit tired of the slip dress trend at this point, but we have to admit that we love this piece on Michelle.

Michelle Keegan elegantly displayed her svelte silhouette in a satin slip dress by Amanda Wakeley at the Pride of Britain Awards held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London on October 31, 2016 (Credit: Zibi / WENN / Lia Toby / Alan West)

6. Frankie Bridge: Isabel Sanchis Cape Dress & Whimsical Couture Flair

Standing at 5 ft 4″ (162.6 cm) and wearing a US 7 shoe size, Frankie Bridge stepped up the red-carpet game in a bold cape-detailed dress by Isabel Sanchis.

With whimsical embellishments and sweeping drape, the silhouette could have overwhelmed—yet Frankie made it work with confidence and a smart footwear foundation that grounded the look and amplified her elegance.

Frankie Bridge turned heads at the 2016 Pride of Britain Awards in a black Isabel Sanchis gown featuring cape sleeves and silver embroidery in London on October 31, 2016 (Credit: Zibi / WENN / Lia Toby / Alan West)

As this concludes our retrospective on the 2016 Pride of Britain Awards, it’s clear that timeless glamour never goes out of style — and for these celebrities, the right pair of shoes made all the difference on the red carpet.

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