The British Fashion Awards 2024 was a celebration of fashion’s most enduring principle: the freedom to express, surprise, and, above all, be yourself
The British Fashion Awards have long been regarded as the fashion industry’s Oscars, honoring the designers, creatives, and tastemakers who shape worldwide fashion. This year’s event, once again held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, was an exhibition of imaginative designs that embraced uniqueness. And while punk and grunge made a resurgence, the red carpet demonstrated that revolt and originality are still fashion’s most lasting muses.
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Rihanna
Rihanna knows how to make an entrance and this time she brought the drama in vintage Christian Lacroix couture. Draped in a bright blue furry wrap coat over a black corset, she added black leather opera gloves and a turquoise wide-brim hat for the ultimate avant-garde statement. Feeling blue? Only in the best way possible.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey shimmered in a Ellie Misner strapless white dress adorned with cascading strings of pearls and translucent discs, holding camera flashes like ocean waves under the moonlight. Her delicate necklaces tied the look together, demonstrating that being shipwrecked has never been so chic.
Rita Ora
Who says high fashion has to come with a luxury price tag? Rita Ora turned heads in an oversized gray blazer layered from Primark over a pinstriped collared shirt, finished with a salmon polka-dot tie. Steampunk-inspired accessories by Woven Gardens added the perfect punk-meets-boardroom edge.
Simone Ashley
Simone Ashley brought a blooming take on English sophistication in a pale pink Prada dress. The strapless mini silhouette was complemented by a dramatic billowing train, making the look royal and runway-ready.
Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding defied the cold wearing a cream-colored Moncler Genius puffer gown with off-the-shoulder drama, giant sleeves, and a tight waist. Who needs a coat check when your entire ensemble is the coat?
Caroline Polachek
Channeling sheer darkness with a touch of enchantment, Caroline Polachek stunned in an Alexander McQueen SS25 gown. The lace bodice, dropped waistline, and flowing train created a look straight out of a magical underworld.
Kelly Rutherford
Kelly Rutherford opted for a sleek off-white midi dress with an asymmetrical cape from Roksanda’s SS25 collection, confirming that simplicity can be as beautiful. Clean, sharp, and timeless.
Nara Smith
Nara Smith looked stunning in a H&M silver sequin gown with a dazzling bodice and a flowing nude skirt ascending in soft pleats. It was romance meets Hollywood splendor with a contemporary edge.
Ellie Bamber
Ellie Bamber lit up the night in a radiant lime-green gown with a structured design and a high neckline by Prada. Who knew citrus could look so elegant?
Mona Patel
Tech CEO Mona Patel once again stole the show, this time in vintage Christian Lacroix. Her 1996 corset, adorned with multi-colored crystal embellishments, cemented her as a red-carpet force to be reckoned with.
Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung embodied effortless chic in a chocolate-brown Miu Miu coat paired with a beaded black dress. Red lipstick and a matching Miu Miu handbag added the final cool-girl touches to her look, proving why she’s everyone’s style crush.
This year’s British Fashion Awards championed the comeback of punk and grunge: movements that reject conformity, and celebrate individuality. From Rihanna’s blue glamour to Rita Ora’s punk business look, the night proved that fashion’s future lies in self-expression and unpredictability.
Photos: THE WALL (via Instagram), CHECK THE TAG (via Threads), 21 MET GALA and CRAVE MEDIA (via X)
