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The Best 2021 Fashion Awards Looks That'll Stun You Into Silence

The red carpet was so good.

by Emma Childs
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Dua Lipa attends The Fashion Awards 2021 in London, England.

Three weeks ago, America honored its top designers and style icons at the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards. And now, all the way across the pond, it’s Britain’s turn to shout out its crew of visionaries. In partnership with Gen-Z’s beloved social media platform TikTok, the British Fashion Council presented its annual Fashion Awards to celebrate the industry’s many key players in regards to culture, social progress, and art. The best 2021 Fashion Awards looks shouldn’t be missed, as the night was a star-studded, opulent affair.

Celebrities embodied many of the year’s most notable red carpet fashion trends. Pose’s Indya Moore, singer Charli XCX, and supermodel Adriana Lima all wore gowns that featured thigh-revealing slits in their skirts. (The prevalence of sultry thigh-high slits was a popular choice at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, too.) Meanwhile, 2021’s cutout trend fervently surges on with Gabrielle Union wearing a strappy and crisscrossing Valentino gown. Gillian Anderson, too, leaned into the look with her Chloé ensemble via subtle, peek-a-boo keyholes. Perpetual it-Girls Dua Lipa and Alexa Chung accessorized their outfits with opera gloves, a style move that echoed the 2021 Met Gala red carpet.

Scroll on to see the best fashion looks from the 2021 Fashion Awards.

Gabrielle Union

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In a neon-hued Valentino gown.

Dua Lipa

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In a custom-made, corset gown by MAXIMILIAN.

Indya Moore

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In Tommy Hilfiger.

Charli XCX

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In an archival Tommy Hilfiger cutout dress.

Kehlani

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In an H&M gown.

Kate Beckinsale

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In a black gown with a plunging neckline and embellished, cap-sleeve detailing by Sabina Bilenko Couture. The actor carried Jimmy Choo’s Black Cloud Bow Clutch.

Winnie Harlow

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In a sand-colored quilted Moncler ensemble and Bvlgari jewelry.

Alexa Chung

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In a yellow dress from Caroline Hu’s Spring 2022 collection.

Rina Sawayama

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In Richard Quinn.

Shanina Shaik

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In a mock-turtleneck, long-sleeve Yousef Aljasmi gown with drooped and sheer detailing. The Australian model also wore Aquazzura pumps.

Lily Allen

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In a periwinkle Fendi pantsuit.

Stella Maxwell

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In Saint Laurent.

Tommy Dorfman

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In Richard Quinn.

Priyanka Chopra

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In a Richard Quinn ensemble and Bvlgari jewelry.

Elsa Hosk

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In Richard Quinn.

Gillian Anderson

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In a blue kaftan dress with keyholes custom-made by Gabriela Hearst for Chloé.

Billy Porter

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In a houndstooth Richard Quinn gown and Jimmy Choo’s Govi Boot.

Adriana Lima

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In Celia Kritharioti.

Iris Law

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Demi Moore

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In Fendi.

Hailee Steinfeld

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In H&M.

Georgia May Jagger

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In a Tommy Hilfiger outfit and Bvlgari jewelry.

Lila Grace Moss

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Kaya Scodelario

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