Supermodels, acting legends, royalty and some of the biggest names in showbusiness gathered at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for the Vogue World Show.
Billed as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’, the glittering one-off extravaganza, which kickstarts London Fashion Week, saw Sienna Miller, Rita Ora, Jodie Turner Smith and Winnie Harlow hit the red carpet on Thursday.
With the Opening Night themed bash, Sienna Miller, 41, who is expecting her second child – her first with boyfriend Oli Green, 26 – pushed maternity style boundaries as she showed off her bump in a crop top and puff ball skirt.
Jodie Turner-Smith put on the most daring display of the night as she rocked up in just a black thong, silk evening gloves and a large black satin bow covering her chest.
Model Winnie, 29, exuded glamour in a plunging black velvet gown with a statement white satin coat which brought plenty of drama with its puffed up neckline, while Rita, 32, turned heads in a black fishtail dress which proved difficult to walk in.
The event – dubbed Britain’s answer to the iconic Met Gala – saw Editor-in-chief, Dame Anna Wintour arrive alongside British Vogue’s own editor, Edward Enninful after reports of a power struggle between the two.
All in the name of fashion: Rita turned heads in her black fishtail dress with exposed corset – but the gown proved difficult to walk in, while Sienna showed off her bump
Fashionista: Billed as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’, the glittering one-off extravaganza saw Winnie pull out all the stops as she hit the red carpet
Glam: Winnie exuded glamour in a plunging black velvet gown with a statement white satin coat, while Rita showed off the sheer corset as she turned with her back to the camera
The Mail on Sunday reported Enninful had hoped one day to replace Wintour, but the Vogue Editor-In-Chief is determined to stay put and will ‘swat any rivals off like a fly’.
The bash comes just three months after the shock announcement the British-Ghanaian former model and fashion stylist is to step down as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after six years at the helm.
When he leaves at the beginning of 2024, Enninful will take up a ‘global advisory position’ at Vogue, ‘with the freedom to take on broader creative projects’.
‘He made no secret of wanting the big job [global editorial director] but he hit the glass ceiling and he’d gone as far as he could go,’ explains the Vogue insider.
‘He thought he would be in London for a few years and then head for New York, but he now knows that he’s never going to get Anna’s job at Condé Nast.
‘Anna is the undisputed boss. She has seen off many rivals and continues to do so. She could swat him like a fly.’
A fashion source put it more bluntly: ‘I think Edward underestimated her power. He had so much smoke blown up his a**e when he was appointed editor that he couldn’t see his own trousers.’
Also arriving on the red carpet was Princess Beatrice of York and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
It’s been a busy week for the couple as they headed to the party after attending the V&A Chanel Exhibition the night prior.
Glam: Kate Winslet showed off her incredible sense of style as she stormed the red carpet
Elegant: The actress, 47, put on a smart display as she joined the star-studded guest list at the glitzy event, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to launch London Fashion Week
Here come the girls! Poppy Delevingne, Stella McCartney and Carey Mulligan joined forces on the red carpet
So Vogue: Editor-in-chief, Dame Anna Wintour arrived alongside British Vogue’s own editor, Edward Enninful (R) amid rumours of a power struggle (pictured with Baz Luhrmann (L)
Wow! AJ Odudu made sure all eyes were on her as she stormed the red carpet. The presenter put on a very leggy display in a vibrant metallic purple mini dress
Bombshell: AJ made sure to capture attention as she stormed the red carpet in her incredible ensemble
Royalty: Princess Eugenie of York cut an elegant figure in a green silk dress for the star-studded party
Diamond are forever: Eugenie’s diamond earrings glittered
Socialites: It was a busy week for Princess Beatrice of York and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as they headed to the party, after attending the V&A Chanel Exhibition the night prior
Editor-in-chief: Anna showed off her fashion style status in a floral gown and gold leather trench coat
Hosts: The trio shared a laugh on the red carpet
Game Of Thrones stars: Emilia Clarke, 36, and Maisie Williams, 26, both opted for black dresses for the event
On cloud nine: Sienna looked radiant as she showed off her blossoming bump in the statement look which could represent curtains under the theme ‘opening night’
Baby joy: The news of Sienna’s pregnancy comes after she revealed she froze her eggs after turning 40
Clashing pattern: Georgia May Jagger, 31, added plenty of drama in a voluminous bow dress and polka dot heels
Metallic: Emma Weymouth commanded attention in a glittering silver dress with jewelled bodice and daring thigh-high slit, while Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran dazzled in a gold sequin gown
Wow! Jenna Coleman turned back the clock in a vintage Hollywood-style ensemble as she stormed the red carpet at London’s Vogue World show on Thursday
Vintage: The actress, 37, put on a very elegant display as she posed for pictures outside the Theatre Royal Drury lane for the event to launch London Fashion Week
Beatrice, 35, was joined on the red carpet by her younger sister Eugenie, 33. The Princess of York cut an elegant figure in a green silk dress for the star-studded party and added a touch of sparkle with diamond drop earrings.
Kate Winslet showed off her incredible sense of style as she stormed the red carpet at the 2023 Vogue World show in London on Thursday.
The actress, 47, put on a smart display as she joined the star-studded guest list at the glitzy event, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to launch London Fashion Week.
She looked effortlessly chic in a white suit made up of flared trousers and a smart blazer, which she wore over a nude lingerie-style top.
Kate gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of pointed heels and accessorised her ensemble with dainty droplet earrings.
AJ Odudu made sure all eyes were on her as she stormed the red carpet.
The new Big Brother host, 35, didn’t shy away from pulling out all the stops for one of fashion’s biggest nights, which will open London Fashion Week.
She put on a very leggy display in a vibrant metallic purple mini dress with a draping train and a huge ruffled collared neckline.
AJ let her eye-catching ensemble do all the talking as she sported a pair of strapped silver heels and simply accessorised with a silver necklace and hoop earrings.
Jenna Coleman turned back the clock in a vintage Hollywood-style ensemble as she stormed the red carpet at London’s Vogue World show on Thursday.
The actress, 37, put on a very elegant display as she channeled traditional Hollywood glamour in a black satin dress and a white lace shawl.
Jenna completed her look with a pair of elbow-length velvet gloves and gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of black patent platform heels.
The Serpent star added some extra glitz to her ensemble with sparkling silver earrings and a coordinated bracelet and ring.
Lady Victoria Hervey pulled out all the stops for the event as she arrived in a white embroidered lace gown with dramatic train, while Game Of Thrones stars Emilia Clarke and Maisie Williams opted for black gowns.
Former Strictly star Emma Weymouth commanded attention in a glittering silver dress with jewelled bodice and daring thigh-high slit.
Models Georgia May Jagger, Alexa Chung joined a whole host of varied invites from Tom Daley to Stomzy and Hollywood actor Jared Leto.
Thursday’s event will serve as a fundraiser for Britain’s performing arts industry, with Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Anna overseeing proceedings.
The first Vogue World event featured a fashion show and street fair when it took place in New York’s meatpacking district in 2021, but the London ceremony is expected to be a grander affair.
The dress code will be Opening Night, with the invitation revealed a West End stage decorated with by blood-red velvet curtains.
Feathered: Alexa Chung pushed fashion boundaries in a fringed co-ord and elaborate headpiece
Sealed with a kiss: The presenter and model blew a kiss to the camera
Attendee: Camille Charriere cut a serious figure as she hit the red carpet in a sheer black dress
Ethereal: Lady Victoria Hervey pulled out all the stops for the event as she arrived in a white embroidered lace gown with dramatic train
Sweet: Damian Lewis put on a loved-up display with his girlfriend Alison Mosshart
Fashion forward: Hollywood actor Jared Leto put on a bold display as he went shirtless in a white blazer and opted for electric blue eyeshadow
Dapper: Stormzy walked the red carpet solo after reuniting with his ex girlfriend Maya Jama
Futuristic: Tom Daley showed off his experimental taste in fashion in a grey silver sparkle studded suit
Oh dear! Rita had some difficulties getting into her taxi as she headed to the star-studded 2023 Vogue World event
Difficulties: The singer struggled to move around in her very tight outfit as she left her lavish hotel to head to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for the hotly-anticipated show
Struggles: The Poison hitmaker was seen having to carefully slide herself on to the back seat of the car as not to damage her show-stopping ensemble
Masterminded by BAFTA and Olivier-winning director Stephen Daldry, show director Emily Burns, and creative producer Fran Miller, along with the Vogue team, the evening will feature a vast array of performing arts.
Guests will watch opera and ballet and theatre at the event which sits at the start of London Fashion Week and acts to unveil and showcase talent.
Contributing designers for the guests and performers include 16Arlington, Ahluwalia, Burberry, Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, Erdem, Maison Margiela, and SS Daley, among many other fashion giants.
Wintour previously claimed the performing arts industry is “under threat’” meaning all proceeds from ticket sales will go to a range of theatre companies – among them the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet.
