Cate Blanchett guest of honour at BFI gala in London

Cate Blanchett stuns in elegant ruffled dress with dramatic plunging neckline as she leads the glamour at glitzy BFI gala in London

By KATE THOMAS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 20:44, 4 October 2016 | UPDATED: 20:51, 4 October 2016

She was presented with a prestigious BFI Fellowship last year.

So Cate Blanchett was naturally the guest of honour at the IWC Schaffhausen Dinner in Honour of the BFI at Rosewood London on Wednesday night, turning heads in a dramatic dress.

The 47-year-old actress looked incredible in the ruffled number, featuring eye-catching ruching on the shoulders and a low-cut neckline.

Taking centre stage: Cate Blanchett was the guest of honour at the IWC Schaffhausen Dinner in Honour of the BFI at Rosewood London on Wednesday night

The striking garment boasted a floor-length black skirt and was pulled together with a bright red bow at the waist.

Cate was the centre of attention as she made her grand arrival, adding some A-list star power to the event.

The Australian star looked elegant as ever, styling her blonde bob in perfect curls.

Dramatic dress: The 47-year-old actress looked incredible in the ruffled number, featuring eye-catching ruching on the shoulders and a low-cut neckline

Blonde beauty: The Australian star looked elegant as ever, styling her bob in perfect curls

A-list attendee: Cate was the centre of attention as she made her grand arrival, adding some serious star power to the event

Natural look: She accentuated her striking cheekbones with plenty of blush and set off her pout with a natural, nude coloured lipstick

She accentuated her striking cheekbones with plenty of blush and set off her pout with a natural, nude coloured lipstick.

The glizty gala was hosted by BFI CEO Amanda Nevill and presented by comedian Rob Brydon.

The £50,000 Bursary Award is presented in recognition of outstanding British talent, supporting emerging writer or director in their fledgeling career.

Red hot: The striking garment boasted a floor-length black skirt and was pulled together with a bright red bow at the waist

Beaming: Kate was presented with a prestigious BFI Fellowship last year

Elegant: The star was undoubtedly the best dressed for the film festivities in London 

This year, Joseph a. Adesunloye, Hope Dickson Leach, Alice Lowe and Paul Anton Smith are battling it out for the prize.

Ben Roberts, director of the BFI Film Fund, said: 'All four filmmakers are on very different paths in terms of their filmmaking — each has already developed an enviable confidence and style and this bursary would greatly benefit any of them.'  

Also putting in a striking appearance was Mr Selfridge actress Sai Bennett, who ensured all eyes were on her in a glamorous black jumpsuit.

The rising star looked incredible in the flared ensemble, which boasted a daring, extreme plunging neckline. 

Striking: Sai Bennett was also taking centre stage at the IWC Schaffhausen Dinner

Glamorous: The rising star looked incredible in the flared ensemble, which boasted a daring, extreme plunging neckline

Chic: Despite the seriously low-cut style, Sai ensured her look remained demure thanks to the garment's long sleeves and a tailored fit

Stylish from head-to-toe: The actress set off her look with a pair of chic high heels, adding some extra height to her svelte frame

Despite the seriously low-cut style, Sai ensured her look remained demure thanks to the garment's long sleeves and a tailored fit.

The actress set off her look with a pair of chic high heels, adding some extra height to her svelte frame.

The stunning brunette kept her make-up simple for the event and styled her dark locks in natural curls.

Taken? Sai is thought to be dating Game Of Thrones star Alfie Allen after the pair were seen hand-in-hand on a romantic stroll around Rome in February

Strike a pose: Sai cosied up to Amanda Nevill, BFI CEO, and Georges Kern, IWC CEO, as she made her red carpet arrival 

Natural beauty: The stunning brunette kept her make-up simple for the event and styled her dark locks in tumbling curls

Casual: Sai struck a nonchalant pose, keeping one hand in her pocket 

Sai is thought to be dating Game Of Thrones star Alfie Allen after the pair were seen hand-in-hand on a romantic stroll around Rome in February.

While Alfie seemed to enjoy himself on the trip, he couldn't resist making a joke about his ideal date, posting a picture of footballer Danny Welbeck with the caption 'Happy Valentines Day'.

Also remaining coy about her amorous trip abroad, Sai took to Instagram to share a montage of the sights she'd seen on their getaway.

Making an entrance: Amber Le Bon wowed in an elegant black gown with a side split 

Date night: Boris Becker and his wife Lilly put on a loved-up display on the red carpet

Demure: Lily was clad in a peach coloured skirt with ruffle detailing 

Boho beauty: Cara Theobold looked lovely in a baby blue, tiered dress 

Dapper chap: Reggie Yates was suave as ever in a smart suited and buckled shoes 

Keeping deliberately vague with her caption, she wrote: 'Thank you for the best weekend ever,' alongside an array of heart emoticons.

The pair have so far kept tight-lipped about rumours of a romance and it is not known whether they are still together.

Sai is fresh from Paris Fashion Week, where she enjoyed a VIP invitation to the Dior show.

Cute couple: X Factor host Dermot O'Leary was joined by his wife Dee Koppang

Monochrome magic: Lady Kitty Spencer was the picture of elegance in a bow embellished jumpsuit 

Scarlet sirens: Anya Taylor-Joy (L) and Marissa Montgomery (R) opted for ruby red accents 

Looking good: McFly hunk Dougie Poynter was his usual stylish self at the event 

Also in attendance at the glamorous event was model Amber Le Bon, sporting an equally elegant ensemble.

The statuesque beauty, who is the daughter of Duran Duran star Simon, looked lovely in a black mesh dress with a very high side-split.

Putting in appearances at the gala were the likes of McFly's Dougie Poynter and X Factor host Dermot O'Leary.

Quirky: Humans star Emily Berrington looked fashion forward in an off-the-shoulders number, while model Sam Rollinson stunned in a cut-out dress

Suited and booted: Olivier Award winner Luke Treadaway put in an appearance 

Classic glamour: Model Erin O'Connor wowed in an halterneck style number

Silver stunners: Amma Asante (L) was hard to miss in a dazzling metallic frock

Perfecting her pose: Lady Violet Manners dazzled in a black sparkling ensemble 

Man of the moment: Julian Fellowes and Lady Emma Fellowes were in attendance 

Smartening up: Indian Summers star Henry Lloyd Hughes (L) and Rob Brydon (R) commanded attention on the red carpet

Strike a pose: Sam Rollinson and Matt Richardson showed off their style credentials 

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Mollie King shows off her svelte figure in a plunging khaki gown as she leads the glamour at star-studded pre-Wimbledon Kensington Palace party

By JENNIFER SMITH FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 21:33, 22 June 2015 | UPDATED: 23:43, 22 June 2015

Mollie King led the glamour as she joined stars at Kensington Palace on Monday for a summer party in its gorgeous grounds. 

The Saturdays songstress stunned as she attended the The Ralph Lauren & Vogue Wimbledon Summer Cocktail Party, held at the Orangery restaurant, sporting a plunging khaki gown with a shirt-style sleeveless front, which highlighted her dainty frame to perfection.

Cinched at the waist by a gold shimmering belt, the full gown included a sweeping, mesh skirt.

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Show stopper: Mollie King stunned in a plunging khaki gown as she attended a pre-Wimbledon party at Kensington Palace Orangery in London on Monday

Keeping her make-up to a minimum, Mollie wore her blonde locks swept up in a messy ponytail. 

She wore a slick of pink lipstick to finish the look, shunning accessories to let her gown - a pleasant mixture of casual and red carpet elegance - steal the show at the soiree, hosted by Boris Becker and Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman.

Mollie, 28, appeared to have arrived at the event alone with no sign of her model boyfriend, David Gandy.

Blonde beauty: The 28-year-old wore her hair swept into a messy ponytail to attend the party on Monday 

Fashion savvy: Mollie's dress showed off her lithe frame to perfection, billowing out at the waist 

Glamorous: Mollie was among stars attending the Vogue and Ralph Lauren pre-Wimbledon party, hosted by Boris Becker and Alexandra Shulman

Working it: The Saturdays beauty made sure to show off her unusual but delightful khaki dress from all angles

Adding height: As her layered long skirt blew up in the wind, Mollie's very high platform heels were just visible

Natural beauty: The singer showed off her flawless complexion with minimal make-up and some pink lipstick

The Saturday's Mollie King scrubs up well for a Tuesday night

The pair rekindled their romance after separating in 2011 after 11 months together. 

The genetically-blessed couple have frequented the London social scene since reuniting, attending a sleuth of fashion parties this month for the London Men's Collections.

At the swish soiree in west London on Monday, Mollie was joined by a gaggle of stars, each of whom impressed with their striking ensembles, not holding back... not least because it was a Vogue and Ralph Lauren affair.

Downton darling: Joanne Froggatt showed off her enviable figure in a canary yellow mini-dress and heels 

Mellow yellow: The Downton Abbey star finished her look with a grey clutch bag and some grey and silver high heels

Attendees mingled in The Orangery, a restaurant overlooking the Palace's grounds.

Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt stunned in a thigh-skimming canary yellow dress, showing off her lithe figure. 

The actress wore her blonde locks in loose waves around her shoulders and carried a grey clutch bag to the party. 

Here comes Hollywood: Jessica Chastain put on a sophisticated display in a black cocktail dress and shoes 

Fashion credentials: The 38-year-old's dress offered flashes of white fabric and featured a thin black belt 

 Blonde ambition: Lottie Moss - the 17-year-old sister of Kate Moss - is carving out her own career as a model

Model behaviour: The teenager stunned in a strapless, scarlet dress which she paired with silver accessories 

Flawless: In the style of her famous older sister Lottie sported winged mascara and lashings of mascara 

Hollywood star Jessica Chastain was elegant in a black cocktail dress with a white detail across the shapely skirt, and black court shoes.

The actress completed her sophisticated look with some dark red lipstick. 

Meanwhile Lady Kitty Spencer led the aristocratic charge, putting on a colourful display in a bright lilac shirt dress. 

Summer whites: Lily James was joined by boyfriend Matt Smith, showing off her frame in a white shirt dress 

Perfect styling: The Downton Abbey actress certainly made an impression in her simple but striking dress 

Glamour pack: Boris Becker and his wife Lilly were stylish couple in their black, white and blue ensembles

Elegant: Lilly stunned in a floor-length black and cream gown which also featured gold trim around the bust

Experts: The couple later posed with a set of vintage tennis rackets as they mingled with guests 

Jemma Kidd, the Countess of Mornington, was joined by her husband the Marquess of Douro, Arthur Wellesley at the upscale event.

Boris Becker and his stunning wife Lilly put on a stylish display in a blue suit and black and white gown respectively. 

The 47-year-old appeared to be the only former tennis star in attendance, with this year's tournament just around the corner. 

Aristocratic: Lady Kitty Spencer was colourful in a lilac shirt dress which she paired with gold shoes 

Chic display: Jemma Kidd looked fantastic in a pale olive green peplum dress as she attended with husband Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Douro

Rubbing shoulders: Once inside Jemma chatted with model Erin O'Connor who stunned in a white gown 

Fashion pack: Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman was typically stylish in a black and white polka-dot dress 

Summer style: Actress Alice Eve wore a brown cocktail dress which she paired with matching shoes 

Demure: The actress put on a ladylike display in her knee-skimming dress and strappy, suede sandals 

Other stars at the party included beauty blogger and businesswoman Tanya Burr who was formal in a white blouse and purple skirt. 

Shoe icon Manolo Blahnik added to the style in a lemon suit, white shirt and undone blue and yellow tie.

The 72-year-old Spanish designer was in high spirits as he arrived at the party, posing for photographers. 

British actress Alice Eve was also at the party in a brown cocktail dress and suede bag and shoes. 

Colourful: Laura Bailey turned heads in a blue dress and towering purple, alligator-skin wedged heels

Eye-catching: The model sported an unusual hairstyle with her blonde tresses tightly woven in to braids

Chic: Blogger Tanya Burr was prim in a white blouse and purple skirt while designer Manolo Blahnik wore a yellow suit 

British contingency: Actress Emily Mortimer was stylish in a white mini-dress which she paired with a blue suede clutch

Svelte figure: The Newsroom star showed off her impressive figure in the thigh-skimming garment 

Sleek in silk: Charlotte Dellal opted for a more formal approach in a sweeping black bustier gown

Winning style: The designer wore her hair and make-up in 1950s style with lashings of red lipstick 

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