Wednesday 28 November 2012

Rita Ora leads the stars in homegrown designs by wearing an aquamarine gown by Vivienne Westwood at British Fashion Awards


Best of British style! Rita Ora leads the stars in homegrown designs by stepping in an aquamarine gown by Vivienne Westwood at Fashion Awards 

PUBLISHED: 18:53, 27 November 2012 | UPDATED: 00:36, 28 November 2012
    It's a night that celebrates the best of British fashion so it's no surprise to see so many homegrown labels on the red carpet. 
Rita Ora stepped out in an aquamarine gown by Vivienne Westwood as she arrived at the British Fashion Awards held at The Savoy, and the corseted dress showed off her shape to perfection. 
The 22-year-old singer teamed the fishtail dress with a intricate silver choker, smokey eyes and nude peach lips.
Little Mermaid: Rita Ora wore an aquamarine Vivienne Westwood corset fishtail gown at the BFC Fashion Awards at the Savoy
Little Mermaid: Rita Ora wore an aquamarine Vivienne Westwood corset fishtail gown at the BFC Fashion Awards at the Savoy
Little Mermaid: Rita Ora wore an aquamarine Vivienne Westwood corset fishtail gown at the BFC Fashion Awards at the Savoy 
Model of the Year winner Cara Delevigne took to the carpet in a fierce metallic minidress by Burberry which she teamed with a pair of silver peep-toe wedges for a futuristic look.
The Burberry star was delighted with the gong but kept her acceptance speech brief. 
She said: 'A wise man once told me that a good acceptance speech should be under 60 seconds do I'll keep this short.'

    Busting out: The singer wore the corseted dress with a delicate diamond choker
    Busting out: The singer wore the corseted dress with a delicate diamond choker
    Shining style star: Cara Delevigne wore a tiny metallic green Burberry minidress and a pair of silver peep toe heels
    Shining style star: Cara Delevigne wore a tiny metallic green Burberry minidress and a pair of silver peep toe heels
    Shining style star: Model of the Year Cara Delevigne wore a tiny metallic green Burberry minidress and a pair of silver peep toe heels 
    Tassel-tastic: Salma Hayek showed off her Stella McCartney ensemble, which boasted long tassels, which gave the dress a fluid quality
    Tassel-tastic: Salma Hayek showed off her Stella McCartney ensemble, which boasted long tassels, which gave the dress a fluid quality
    Shaking her thing: The 46-year-old actress had fun with her outfit shaking her body to show off the tassel detail
    Shaking her thing: The 46-year-old actress had fun with her outfit shaking her body to show off the tassel detail
    Shaking her thing: The 46-year-old actress had fun with her outfit shaking her body to show off the tassel detail
    There was certainly no shortage of Stella McCartney gowns on show with Victoria Pendleton, Salma Hayek and Gemma Arteton modelling different designs. 
    Stella, who created the looks for the Oympians for London 2012, scooped the Designer of The Year gong and told guests that 2012 had been one of the most 'incredible years' of her life.
    Salma Hayak, who presented an award to the designer was eager to show off the tassel detail on her Stella LBD and was seen sashaying her hips back and forth to show off the dress to photographers. 
    Host Gemma Arteton looked sensation in her suit by the same designer. The plunging waistcoat top, nipped her in at the waist but fell across the curves of her hips and the tight trousers showed off her slim legs. 
    Victoria Pendleton opted for a skater style black and navy dress with long sleeves and a high neck. 
    Style icon: Alexa Chung scooped a gong for the British Style Award which was voted for by the public
    Style icon: Alexa Chung scooped a gong for the British Style Award which was voted for by the public
    Top tailoring: Gemma Areton opted for a stunning Stella suit while Victoria Pendleon went a black and navy dress by the same designer
    Top tailoring: Gemma Areton opted for a stunning Stella suit while Victoria Pendleon went a black and navy dress by the same designer
    Top tailoring: Gemma Arteton opted for a stunning Stella suit while Victoria Pendleon went a black and navy dress by the same designer 
    Sticking to a simple LBD: Kelly Brook opted for a plunging black dress which she paired with a pair of pointed heels
    Sticking to a simple LBD: Kelly Brook opted for a plunging black dress which she paired with a pair of pointed heels
    'I'm wearing a tent': Heavily pregnant Lily Cooper joked to reporters on the red carpet about the size of her bump
    'I'm wearing a tent': Heavily pregnant Lily Cooper joked to reporters on the red carpet about the size of her bump
    Heavily pregnant Lily Cooper covered her bump in a flowing midnight blue gown showing just how to dress her mother-to-be frame.
    The singer is set to welcome her second child very soon, she gave birth to her first just over a year ago. 
    Ready to pop: Lily is expecting her second child soon. The singer gave birth to his first child a year ago
    Ready to pop: Lily is expecting her second child soon. The singer gave birth to his first child a year ago
    Ready to pop: Lily is expecting her second child soon. The singer gave birth to her first child a year ago
    Floral fancy: Princess Beatrice was seen wearing an pretty Erdem dress
    Floral fancy: Princess Beatrice was seen wearing an pretty Erdem dress
    The Awards ceremony was given a Royal seal of approval by Princess Beatrice who arrived sporting off a floral look by Erdem,  the designer who scooped the New Establishment award. 
    Pixie Geldof showed off her new hairstyle in a fire engine red dress with midnight blue satin heels, while Dita Von Teese stuck to her signature black with a plunging neckline. 
    Rita Ora decided one outfit wasn't enough for the evening and was later seen wearing a pair of loose fitting cream trousers and a knit for a sport luxe look. 
    Sleek in satin: Pixie Geldof showed off her new hairstyle in a fire engine red dress with midnight blue satin heels, while Dita Von Teese stuck to her signature black with a plunging neckline
    Sleek in satin: Pixie Geldof showed off her new hairstyle in a fire engine red dress with midnight blue satin heels, while Dita Von Teese stuck to her signature black with a plunging neckline
    Sleek in satin: Pixie Geldof showed off her new hairstyle in a fire engine red dress by Jonathan Saunders while Dita Von Teese stuck to her signature black with a plunging neckline 
    Black and blue: Livia Firth opted for a plain cobalt blue maxi dress while Lilly Collins wore Mulberry
    Black and blue: Livia Firth opted for a plain cobalt blue maxi dress while Lilly Collins wore Mulberry
    Black and blue: Livia Firth opted for a plain cobalt blue maxi dress while Lilly Collins wore Mulberry 
    Alexa Chung showed off her thin shape in a black dress with crocheted detail proved popular with the public after being voted to pick up the British Style award. 
    Harold Tillman, chairman of the British Fashion Council won the Special Recognition award and said it has been an 'exceptional year' for British Fashion.
    He said: 'The British Fashion Awards are a significant event which represent the culmination of extraordinary talent, creativity and innovation across the whole industry.
    Bold and bright: Ronnie Wood opted for a vibrant bottle green suit while Sally Humphreys wore a red and blue floral number
    Bold and bright: Ronnie Wood opted for a vibrant bottle green suit while Sally Humphreys wore a red and blue floral number
    Playing it safe: Tallulah Harlech
    Playing it safe: Tallulah Harlech and Rachel Stevens opted for nude dresses
    Playing it safe: Tallulah Harlech and Rachel Stevens opted for nude dresses while Alice Dellal opted for an LBD
    Playing it safe: Tallulah Harlech and Rachel Stevens opted for nude dresses while Alice Dellal opted for a LBD
    'The ceremony provides the perfect conclusion to what has been an exceptional year for British fashion and we're very proud to celebrate the achievements of all the nominees here this evening.'
    Speaking about his award, he said: 'The last five years have been extraordinary and seeing the BFC and the fashion industry go from strength to strength is a reward in itself so it is completely unexpected to be given this award.'
    'My term as chair ends in just a few weeks time and I am so grateful to all those at the BFC and our designers who have inspired and supported me in equal measure. It has been an honour to serve this great industry for so long - thank you all.'
    Because one outfit is just not enough: Rita changed into a pair of loose cream trousers and a knitted top which she paired with hologram accessories
    Because one outfit is just not enough: Rita changed into a pair of loose cream trousers and a knitted top which she paired with hologram accessories
    Because one outfit is just not enough: Rita changed into a pair of loose cream trousers and a knitted top which she paired with hologram accessories
    Here come the girls: Amber Valaetta posed up with Designer of The Year Stella McCartney and Salma who presented he with the award
    Here come the girls: Amber Valaetta posed up with Designer of The Year Stella McCartney and Salma who presented he with the award
    What a dress: Delilah was seen wearing a dramatic dress with Julien MacDonald helping her
    What a dress: Delilah was seen wearing a dramatic dress with Julien MacDonald helping her
    What a line-up: Winners posed up together including Alexa Cheung, Cara Delevingne and Sophie Hulme
    What a line-up: Winners posed up together including Alexa Cheung, Cara Delevingne and Sophie Hulme

    British Fashion Award 2012 winners 

    Designer of the Year-  Stella McCartney 
    Designer Brand - Stella McCartney 
    Special Recognition - Harold Tillman 
    Oustanding Achievement in Fashion - Manolo Blahnik 
    Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator -  Professor Louise Wilson 
    Accessory Designer - Nicholas Kirkwood
    New Establishment - Erdem
    Menswear Designer - Kim Jones 
    Emerging Talent Award - RTW - J.W.Anderson
    Emerging Talent Menswear - Jonathan Saunders 
    Emerging Talent Award Accessories - Sophie Hulme
    Model - Cara Delevigne
    Red Carpet Award - Roksanda Ilincic 
    British Style Award - Alexa Chung  



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