Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley on the gold carpet at the world premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

It's fashion, dahling! Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are surrounded by drag queens and sequins on the gold carpet at the world premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

By EMILY SHERIDAN FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 18:47, 29 June 2016 | UPDATED: 19:49, 29 June 2016

The long-awaited movie adaptation of hit comedy series Absolutely Fabulous certainly lived up to its name on Wednesday.

Leading ladies Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley were joined by a host of stars at the World Premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie in London's Leicester Square.

The two funnywomen were joined by friends from the world of fashion, TV and movies - and a fabulous troupe of drag queens - on the gold carpet of the uber glam screening.

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Looking fierce! Joanna Lumley (left) and Jennifer Saunders (right) looked amazing at the world premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie in London's Leicester Square on Wednesday

Comedienne Jennifer, who wrote the script, amped up the glamour in a black and blue skirt, slogan T-shirt reading 'gluten free, dairy free, fur free', black coat and towering black and gold Nicolas Kirkwood platform heels.

Meanwhile, her partner-in-crime Joanna looked amazing in her clashing ensemble of a pair of gold trousers, black blazer, leopard-print scarf and sequinned high-heels.

Of course, Joanna couldn't resist having her hair styled in Patsy's signature blonde beehive.

Standing out: Jennifer, who wrote the script, amped up the glamour in a black and blue skirt, slogan T-shirt reading 'gluten free, dairy free, fur free', black coat and towering black and gold platform heels

Fabulous: Joanna and Jennifer were joined by a host of drag queens on the gold carpet

Friends in fashionable places: Jennifer and Joanna were joined by designer Stella McCartney and supermodel Kate Moss - who both cameo in the movie

As expected there were a host of familiar faces from the TV show, who had reprised their roles as friends and family of Eddy and Patsy for the big-screen outing. 

Julia Sawalha, who plays Eddy's long-suffering daughter Saffy, looked a world away from her character in a low-cut metallic mini dress and strappy heels.

Actress Jane Horrocks appeared to take inspiration from her fashionably-challenged character Bubble in a pink and green co-ordinated trouser and jacket ensemble and a pair of towering pink heels.

Blonde ambition: Joanna and Jennifer looked in their element as they cosied up to DJ Jodie Harsh and some fellow drag queens

Eye-sore! Jane Horrocks appeared to be dressing in character as fashion victim Bubble in a flamboyant green and fuchsia tracksuit

All that glitters: Julia Sawalha, who plays Eddy's long-suffering daughter Saffy, looked stunning in a low-cut metallic mini dress and strappy heels

The gang's all here! June Whitfield, who plays Eddy's mother, arrived with her daughter Suzy Aitchison, while Jennifer's long-time comedy partner Dawn French showed her support

Sweetie dahling! The pair certainly hammed it up on the red carpet as they lapped up the atmosphere

Veteran star June Whitfield, 90, best known as playing Eddy's 'Mother', arrived with her actress daughter Suzy Aitchison, while co-star Celia Imrie (aka Eddy's arch rival Claudia Bing) went for full Hollywood glamour in a floor-length aquamarine dress and feathered jacket.

One of the biggest stars in attendance was supermodel Kate Moss, who left boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck at home as she brought BFF, fashion designer Stella McCartney as her date.

Both women are among the celebrity cameos in the film, with Kate being 'killed off' in the movie. 

Looking good: Supermodel Kate, left boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck at home as she brought BFF, fashion designer Stella as her date

Showing her support for Jennifer was the star's long-time comedy partner Dawn French, who went for a colourful ensemble of pink floral jacket and flowers in her hair.

The new movie features a host of cameos from celebrities playing themselves, so it was no surprise to see plenty of them at the glitzy screening.

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn, who plays herself, showcased her svelte figure in a gold mini dress with a slight train, which she teamed with a pair of red strappy heels.

Golden girl: Supermodel Jourdan Dunn highlighted her long legs in a gold Antonio Berardi mini dress with slight train

What are you wearing? Model Abbey Clancy made a rare fashion faux pas in her strange leather dress with a faux 'girl on a motorcyle' belt and zip painted on to the material

Model and former Strictly champion Abbey Clancy certainly stood out in an unusual leather mini dress with a painted-on zip and oversized belt design reading 'girl on a motorcycle.

The WAG, who is married to Peter Crouch, brought along her glamorous mother Karen Sullivan. She plays herself in the movie.

The first big screen adaptation of the hit TV comedy features Eddy and Patsy fleeing to the French Riviera after being caught in a media storm.

Marvellous in metallic: Model Daisy Lowe showed some leg and cleavage in a black and silver floor-length gown

Jump to it: TV and radio presenter Myleene Klass was rather less flamboyant than a majority of the red carpet in her simple black jumpsuit and peep-toe heels

Also starring in the movie are Rebel Wilson, Lulu, Jean Paul Gaultier, Cara Delevingne and Emma Bunton, among others.

In scenes filmed on location by London's River Thames last November, it looks like supermodel Kate - playing herself - will be killed off.

Wearing a floor-length sequinned number, a chain-smoking and champagne swilling Kate was seen filming scenes wading through the murky waters of the Thames.

Fashionable extras were also spotted creating a shrine to the model by Tower Bridge, suggesting Kate has died.

Baby Spice is back! Emma Bunton, who plays herself - a long-suffering client of Eddy's in the TV show and the film - looked great in a floral mullet dress

Dazzling: Celia Imrie, who plays PR rival Claudia Bing in the movie, brought some Hollywood glamour in an aquamarine gown and feathery jacket

Loved up: Newlyweds Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall, who tied the knot in March, looked happy to be in attendance, while Kylie Minogue brought her handsome actor fiance Joshua Sasse

Jennifer revealed that a movie version of the sitcom - which originally ran on the BBC from 1992 - 2012 - was on the cards early last year.

She said the decision was spurred on by co-star Joanna, who told her they had to 'do it before we die'.

Joanna has said of getting back together to shoot the film: 'All the old cast are in it, there are plenty of surprises. It's a fantastic story. It's very funny. It's divine, glamorous, ridiculous and fabulous.'

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie is due for release in UK cinemas on 1 July and US cinemas on 22 July. 

Taking the plunge: TV presenter Katie Piper showed some skin in a daring black jumpsuit (left), while socialite Lady Victoria Hervey stood out in her unusual low-cut dress

Bringing company: Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli brought his glamorous friend Jackie St Clair, while model Abbey brought her mother Karen Sullivan and another relative

Splash of pink: Blogger and DJ Bip Ling (left) and choreographer Arlene Phillips both brightened up their dark ensembles with colourful accessories

Date night: Actress and designer Sadie Frost attended with her boyfriend Darren Strowge, while interior designer Kelly Hoppen arrived with John Gardiner 

Here come the boys: Fashion designers Henry Holland (left), Jean Paul Gaultier (centre) and TV personality Louie Spence (right)

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Jessica Ennis-Hill and Tom Daley unveil new Team GB kit for Rio Olympics designed by Stella McCartney

• Team GB have unveiled their new kit for they Olympic Games in Rio drawn-up by top designer Stella McCartney
• Olympic and world champion in heptathlon Jessica Ennis-Hill and Tom Daley modelled outfits made by Adidas
• Daley, who appeared in just a tiny pair of swimming trunks, said: 'It's 100 days to go... it will come round in no time'

By RORY BRIGSTOCK-BARRON FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 11:26, 27 April 2016 | UPDATED: 16:09, 27 April 2016

Team Great Britain's kit which will be worn by athletes at this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio has been unveiled by Adidas.

The attire, drawn-up by world-famous fashion designer Stella McCartney, was revealed at a launch on Wednesday - modeled by some of Team GB's top athletes.

Olympic gold medal winning athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill and diving sensation Tom Daley donned the outfits which depict a lion atop a podium holding up the Olympic torch.

World champions and Olympic gold medal-winning heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill models the new Adidas kit for the Olympics in Rio

Stella McCartney poses with British athletes including Ennis-Hill (second from left) and Tom Daley (fourth from left) and Laura Trott (right)

(From left) rugby sevens player Tom Mitchell, Ennis-Hill, Daley, and Welsh Paralympic sprinter Olivia Breeze model the new attire

Diving sensation Daley (right) answers questions at the launch of the new kit alongside Ennis-Hill (centre) and Breen (left)

The designs, which come in blue and white, and red and white varieties were shown in their full variety at the launch, with tighter, skimpier outfits for track athletes and diver Daley, alongside the Rugby sevens kit.

While designer McCartney was wrapped up on stage in a large red coat, Daley, who stood next to her in the skimpy new trunks must have surely been feeling the cold.

Other athletes at the launch included double Olympic gold medalist in track cycling Laura Trott who modeled the sleek new dark blue and white unitard.

The kits all include an elaborate design of a podium which is topped by the Team GB symbol of a lion holding the Olympic torch

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Adidas and McCartney also combined for Team GB's kit for the 2012 Olympic Games in London and have continued together for Rio

Unlike South Korea's kit for the games in Rio, Team GB's has not been treated with anti-mosquito stiff, but some do have long sleeves

FEMAIL VERDICT: TIGHT FITTING DESIGNS MEAN ALL EYES WILL BE ON TEAM GB... FOR THE WRONG REASONS

While the athletic prowess of Team GB is what we're all supposed to be admiring in Rio come early August, Stella McCartney's eyebrow-raising kit designs are sure to attract a whole new audience to the Olympics...but sport might be the last thing on anyone's mind.

Tom Daley's skimpy diving attire, for example, might have set out to be the perfect marriage of 'performance and design', so says the celebrated British fashion designer, but they're so tiny, let's just hope he doesn't lose them when he launches off the 10-metre board in pursuit of a medal.

The official press release from McCartney also talks of a design that incorporates 'bold colours', 'a new coat of arms' and 'modern silhouettes' but with such an emphasis on the tight-fitting and the barely there, attention is more likely to focus on the exposed silhouettes of those striking out for Olympic glory than the pictures on their kits.

The patriotic designs are more clearly seen on Jessica Ennis-Hill's heptathlete briefs and cropped vest, with a big blue lion taking centre stage, holding aloft what looks like a hairbrush.

Elsewhere, the training wear designed to keep competitors warm away from their events has plenty of block colour red on the sleeves but it does also have a distinct sleepwear quality to it. The kind of thing a sporty teenager might wear to bed.

One thing is certain, you can't accuse McCartney of being boring with this bright and tight wardrobe of gear, which is more than can be said for the dull-as-ditchwater strip the England football team will be turning out in when the first ball of the Euro 2016 tournament is kicked in June. 

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Speaking at the launch, Daley, who picked up a Bronze medal in London four years ago, said: 'It's 100 days to go, you think you have got ages but it will come round in no time at all'. 

Adidas and Stella McCartney first collaborated in 2005 and McCartney also designed the attire for the Team GB athletes at the 2012 Olympics in London. 

Unlike South Korea, the Team GB kit is not being specifically treated with anti-mosquito stiff but some have got long arms and legs as concerns about Zika virus continue. 

Bronze-medal-winning triathlete Jonathan Brownlee posted a picture of himself and his gold-medal-winning brother Alistair wearing the kit on Twitter, writing: 'Love the @adidasUK 2016 Olympic kit. The new design looks great. Think it looks better on me though.'

(From left) Breen, Ennis-Hill and Daley prepare to answer a question as they model the new Team GB tracksuits for Brazil

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Triathlete brothers Jonathan Brownlee (left) and Alistair Brownlee (right) pose in the new Team GB kit for the Olympic Games in Rio

Daley, who will be looking to improve on his bronze medal from London in Brazil this summer, speaks at the kit launch in London

Ennis-Hill made her comeback to the heptathlon in style last year when she returned from giving birth to her first child to claim gold in the World Championships.

But speaking ahead of the defence of her Olympic crown from London four years ago, she admitted she had struggled with injures.

'I'm preparing to go into an Olympics in a completely different way to last time,' Ennis-Hill told a 'Thank You Mum' afternoon tea event, organised by Olympic sponsor P&G with her mother Alison alongside.

'I'm having injury struggles and things are up and down but I'm in an amazing place now. I'm really happy, I'm content with life and enjoying athletics and enjoying my personal life.'