These are all the best beauty looks from the Fashion Awards, from lilac lids to OTT lashes
The Fashion Awards was out in full force on Monday night. Effectively the UK’s answer to the Met Gala, the event is an opportunity for the British Fashion Council to host its annual fundraiser while celebrating all things fash-hun. The evening showcases the creatives, designers, artists, tastemakers and businesses who have made outstanding contributions to the world of fashion. And, ticket sales go toward supporting the work The BFC Foundation does in nurturing future talent with grants and mentorships.
Taking place at The Royal Albert Hall, guests are expected to turn up, experiment and make a splash. Speaking of which, one of the biggest trends of the night was the mermaidcore aesthetic, which saw celebs rocking wet-look hair, mermaid waves, sparkling eyeshadow, dewy skin and ocean shades. Rita Ora even wore gills on her face (no, really and we're actually kind of obessed).
Gen Z lilac had a major moment with guests including Simone Ashley, Olivia Dean and Jessica Wang all wearing the tone head-to-toe (as well as swept over their eyelids). OTT lashes made a statement with singer Raye and model Kristen McMenamy opting for XXL feather lashes and '90s nods – from the Pammy updo to the spikey bun – were scattered throughout the beauty looks.
Charlotte Tilbury even took the occasion to tease a brand new sneaky product launch (and we have the full details here).
Below are all the best beauty looks from the Fashion Awards…
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesFlorence Pugh
Flo kept it classic with wet-look hair and a deep ombre vampy lip.
Neil MockfordNaomi Campbell
Naomi added a pop of purple sparkle to her eyes to complement her silver sequin gown.
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty ImagesSimone Ashley
Also repping wet-look hair was Simone Ashley who also led the charge for lilac with an iced-out purple eyeshadow.
Samir HusseinStella Maxwell
Stella Maxwell was channelling her inner mermaid with dewy skin and a sea-foam inner accent on her eyes.
Samir HusseinRita Ora
Giving a new meaning to siren eyes, Rita wore a gill-like prosthetic which she paired with mermaid waves and just-bitten lips.
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty ImagesDixie D'Amelio
Dixie debuted Charlotte Tilbury's next launch on her cheekbones and paired softly smoked shimmery eyes with a soft-cut pixie.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesJourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn's sleek bun and polished makeup looked immaculate.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesFran Summers
Fran Summer's wet-look her and fresh skin also leaned into the mermaidcore aesthetic.
Samir HusseinNeelam Gill
Neelam's XXL mermaid waves and shimmering silver gown was giving siren vibes.
DANIEL LEAL/Getty ImagesWinnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow's edges were perfectly styled and her XXL lashes made a subtle statement.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesMia Regan
Model Mia Regan's hair is giving us part noughties Cameron Diaz and part new-gen wolf cut.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesRaye
Singer Raye made a statement with OTT lashes made out of feathers and a slick black cherry bun.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesKristen McMenamy
Likewise model, Kristen McMenamy opted for bold neon pink feather lashes with pops of peach through her long white hair.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesJessica Wang
Jessica Wang looked lovely in lilac with a deep lilac liner in the crease and a sheer wash of pale lilac cut-out eyeshadow.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesMaya Jama
Maya Jama paired a whopper hat with classic smoky eyes and a '90s brown lip.
Mike MarslandElsa Hosk
Elsa Hosk is the latest celebrity to fall hard for the Pammy Anderson updo which she wore with mint green eyeshadow to match her dress and a simple winged liner.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesPoppy Ajudha
Singer Poppy Ajudha, created a cool cut crease diffused blusher starting from the bottom of her brows.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesKyle De'Volle
Kyle De'Volle leaned into the monotone makeup trend with a '90s brown colour palette.
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty ImagesJodie Turner-Smith
Jodie matched a platinum eyeshadow to her platinum buzzcut.
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty ImagesIrina Shayk
Irina let jumbo black liner take centre stage with an otherwise paired back makeup look.
Samir HusseinRosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie kept it simple a chic with a centre parted chignon and minimal makeup.
Mike MarslandSophia Hadjipanteli
Sophia Hadjipanteli matched her flame-coloured hair with a red lip.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesSheila Atim
Sheila Atim paired a red buzzcut with kohl-rimmed eyes.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesAmelia Dimoldenberg
Amelia wore side-parted Hollywood waves and jumbo dagger liner.
Samir HusseinAshley Graham
Ashley wore a slick high ponytail with a classic winged liner.
Samir HusseinFKA Twigs
FKA created a psychedelic maze pattern across her face and decorated her hair with gold chains.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesLily James
Lily James opted for a '90s spiky bun and barely-there makeup.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesLeigh-Anne Pinnock
Leigh-Anne remixed '20s finger waves with an XXL ponytail and paired it with fluttery lashes and fresh skin.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesPixie Lott
Pixie's feline liner featured gold accents that nodded back to her necklace. Her hair was styled poker straight.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesEllie Bamber
Ellie opted for simple silky half-waved hair with an ear tuck to show off some serious jewellery. On her lips she wore a deep metallic red.
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty ImagesChristine Quinn
Christine's curly updo and spiral edges were next-level.
Mike MarslandMunroe Bergdorf
Munroe's simple baby braids and scattering of sparkle on lids created a very pretty (and very wearable) beauty look.
Neil MockfordIris Law
Iris served up a soft-grunge look with sheer grey eyeshadow, painterly cheeks and a graphic plait.
Samir HusseinWallis Day
A posh pixie cut and eye-glitz created a very modern red carpet look.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesJess Glynne
Jess Glynne was giving warrior Boudica realness meets mother Mary with a hooded black dress held up by a chainmail necklace. To match, she wore a vampy black liner and her curls loose.
Samir HusseinPaloma Faith
Paloma served up a super shiny '60s bowl cut.
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty ImagesSuki Waterhouse
Suki's '70s curtain bangs and shaggy layers made her silver sequin ensemble feel more laidback.
Samir HusseinAmy Jackson
Amy Jackson was fringe goals with a perfectly imperfect piecey fringe and shimmering eyeshadow.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesHenri Bergmann
Henri's graphic red structural braids made a statement.
David M. Benett/Getty ImagesEmily Carey
House of Dragons' Alicent Hightower stuck to her family's colours with a green eyeshadow to match her dress.
Samir HusseinElizabeth Debicki
After rocking Diana's famous crop in the latest series of The Crown, Elizabeth swapped in a loose midi-length chop paired with classic winged liner.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesPrincess Julia
We're v on board with Princess Julia's painterly eyeshadow.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesRochelle Humes
Rochelle's side-parted hair gave a modern spin on Hollywood waves.
David M. Benett/Getty ImagesOlivia Culpo
Olivia kept it smart-casual with loose waves and sparkly eyeshadow.
John Phillips/BFC/Getty ImagesAmanda Holden
Amanda's gold eyes and glowy skin looked red-carpet worthy.
Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty ImagesAlexa Chung
Alexa went old-school with finger waves and a classic red lip.
Samir HusseinYomi Adegoke
Yomi's fresh skin and shimmery eyeshadow looked beautiful.
David M. Benett/Getty ImagesGeorgia May Jagger
Georgia May's shaggy-sleek centre-parted hair gave us glam grunge.
DANIEL LEAL/Getty ImagesTilda Swinton
Tilda's teddy boy hair was a moment.
DANIEL LEAL/Getty ImagesPortia Freeman
Portia Freeman paired her bold colour-pop hair with simple, classic makeup.
