Metal shades shimmer on BAFTAs red carpet

Published Feb 13, 2017

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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.

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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.

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