Leather must be on trend, then! Laura Whitmore leads the way as Roxanne McKee and Gemma Chan vamp it up at fashion bash

PUBLISHED: 07:09, 15 March 2013 | UPDATED: 10:06, 15 March 2013

The spring season may be fast approaching but it would seem one of winter's key trends is well and truly here to stay.

Laura Whitmore led the way as a whole host of stars chose to channel their inner rock chicks with an array of vampy leather ensembles as they attended the Patrick Hellmann store launch party in London on Thursday night.

Attending yet another midweek bash, the 27-year-old TV presenter opted for a fierce leather trench coat by Gerard Darel as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.

Trend-setter: Laura Whitmore led the way as a whole host of stars chose to channel their inner rock chicks with an array of vampy leather ensembles as they attended the Patrick Hellmann store launch party in London on Thursday night

Featuring on-trend zip and stud detail, the belted mac showed off the MTV host's enviably slim waist to perfection, while her long blonde locks were coiffed to perfection around her shoulders.

Adding contrast to her rocker coat, Laura accessoried with a small white French Connection shoulder bag.

The star kept the rest of her look simple in black tailored cigarette pants and a yellow knitted jumper as she chatted to comedian Leigh Francis and fellow TV presenter Amanda Byram inside the bash.

Rock chick: The 27-year-old TV presenter looked fierce in her stylish belted Gerard Darel mac as she hit the red carpet at yet another bash

Vamping it up: Former Hollyoaks actress Roxanne McKee added a touch of sassiness to her pretty navy blue Peter Pan collar dress with a pair of sexy thigh-high leather boots

Hell for leather: Gemma Chan gave her preppy ensemble an injection of rock chick by teaming a black leather biker jacket with a grey tweed skirt and a simple baby pink top, while Radio 1's Gemma Cairney rocked out in a leather pencil skirt

Hell for leather: Gemma Chan teamed a black leather biker jacket with her preppy ensemble, while Radio 1's Gemma Cairney rocked out in a leather pencil skirt

And the Irish beauty couldn't seem to hide her delight at finding her fashion-forward coat, writing on her Twitter page: 'FINALLY found a leather trench coat!!! @gerard_darel and a little @fcuk bag for contrast.'

Laura led the charge of celebrities who vamped up casual looks with a little leather for the evening.
Former Hollyoaks actress Roxanne McKee added a touch of sassiness to her pretty navy blue Peter Pan collar dress with a pair of sexy thigh-high leather boots.

Meanwhile, Fresh Meat star Gemma Chan gave her preppy ensemble an injection of rock chick by teaming a black leather biker jacket with a grey tweed pencil skirt and a simple baby pink top.

In with the in crowd: Leigh Francis evidently got the memo about leather being in, and wore a black leather biker jacket and grey bowler hat

New pals: The comedian appeared to be entertaining Irish TV presenters Amanda Byram and Laura Whitmore inside the bash

Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney chose a fierce black leather pencil skirt, which she teamed with a black Lycra top and patterned tights as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.

Comedian Leigh Francis evidently got the memo too, teaming a leather biker jacket with a simple black shirt and tailored trousers, while accessorising with a grey bowler hat.

Actress Olivia Hallinan also opted for a largely black ensemble, teaming a black minidress with opaque tights and a stylish gold spike-detail shrug, while injecting a touch of sunshine with a bright yellow Lulu Guinness lip-shaped clutch bag.

Party time! Olivia Hallinan also rocked out an all-black ensemble, while Amanda Byram stood out from the crowd in a pretty spring ensemble, teaming a coral top with a high-waisted pastel block skirt

Date night: JLS singer JB Gill cut a dapper figure as he attended with his dancer girlfriend Chloe Tangney

Girls' night out: Zoe Hardman chose a smart navy blue skirt suit for her red carpet appearance, while fellow presenter Laura Hamilton showed off her slim figure in a form-fitting emerald green midi-dress

Amanda Byram stood out from the crowd in a pretty spring ensemble, teaming a coral top with a high-waisted pastel block skirt and tan stiletto heels.

Zoe Hardman chose a smart navy blue skirt suit for her red carpet appearance, while fellow presenter Laura Hamilton showed off her slim figure in a form-fitting emerald green midi-dress and nude peep-toe heels.

Representing the boys for the evening was JLS singer JB Gill, who attended with his dancer girlfriend Chloe Tangney, and male model Oliver Cheshire, with both wearing specially tailored suits from the Patrick Hellmann Collection.

Model behaviour: Male model Oliver Cheshire turned out without his pop princess girlfriend Pixie Lott in tow

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Laura Whitmore leads the way as Roxanne McKee and Gemma Chan vamp it up at fashion bash

Leather must be on trend, then! Laura Whitmore leads the way as Roxanne McKee and Gemma Chan vamp it up at fashion bash