Despite the chilly winter, guests
at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
awards appeared to ditch traditional gowns for some fun and
flirty looks, with metallics, sequins and embellished dresses
dominating the red carpet.
"There weren't that many classic ball gowns which often do
come with the BAFTAS, because it is the creme de la creme," said
Marie-Claire UK deputy digital editor Holly Rains.
Nicole Kidman, Emma Stone, Penelope Cruz, Michelle Williams
and Sophie Turner lit up the red carpet with their sparkling
outfits in metallic shades, with plunging necklines accentuating
the sheen.
Stone, who took the best actress award home for her turn as
an aspiring actress in the musical movie "La La Land", wore a
Chanel off-runway couture embellished silver outfit with
matching cigarette pants and pointy heels.
Cruz chose a Grecian-inspired gown, and supporting actress
nominee Williams shimmered in a knee-length, Swinging Sixties
style dress.
Other actresses, including Amy Adams and Thandie Newton,
opted for more classic silhouettes in darker colours, while
Hollywood stalwart Meryl Streep defied the trend by turning up
in a black blazer and trousers.
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, breezed past the
waiting photographers as she and Prince William arrived at the
awards in a black off-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown adorned
with white flowers on green stems, paired with a loose updo and
glistening earrings.
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In the men's department, a few actors played around with the
standard monochromatic tuxedo. British actors Eddie Redmayne and
Andrew Garfield donned white jackets, and fashion designer and
director Tom Ford wore a wine-coloured velvet jacket.