Kosar Ali looked like a bed of roses in Richard Quinn, the perfect antidote to this freezing winter weather. Challenging conventional notions of female beauty, Dojakas expertly crafted asymmetric and deconstructed designs speak to an emotional intensity that is powerful in its raw sensuality. Designer Charles Jeffrey put a typically sideways spin on the classic tuxedo, giving it what looked like a tulle bustle. Not just any dress: she is making me a bespoke naked gown to wear to the Fashion Awards (where shed go on to win the BFC Foundation award). Ella Balinska's silk skirt, also from Richard Quinn, is just the thing for dancing in. We approve. But thanks to a new generation of young designers who grew up on the internet, its not too late to embrace the devil-may-care boldness of youth.
And its not just about how her dresses look, but how they make you feel. Musician Bella Poarch arrived wearing a pearly party dress by Richard Quinn. Neelam Gill's ruffled gown (another rented gown from Maticesvski from My Wardrobe HQ at Harrods) was almost as appealing as Parma Violets. Dua Lipa proved that the long black dress is just as effective as its flirty cousin in custom-made Maximilian. Going for gold, Ramla Ali wears Cartier jewels. M, $770.00 USD Her aura is one of very quiet confidence, the kind of energy one would want when entering a room. Sabrina Elba's frock from David Koma, embellished with a crystal flower, was one of our favourites of the night. And no one is harnessing that spirit more confidently, or making us feel more seen, than Albanian-born London-based designer Nensi Dojaka. The Nensi Dojaka look is making waves offline, too. You might be surprised to hear that, during my formative years, the closest I ever came to showing off my figure was in a boxy white tee paired with denim. Use us to compare prices across 500+ stores. 845898), Camille in her custom Nensi Dojaka dress at the Fashion Awards, Bella Hadid wearing Nensi Dojaka at the 2020 VMAs. Creating asymmetric pieces that connect layered mesh with delicate straps, dresses, tops, and bralettes take on a Surrealist presentation by distorting the body and offering a new perspective from the female gaze. It looks so delicate before you slide it on but its one of those dresses that wants you to take it out for a good time, the kind that gives you the same ego boost as a glass of champagne. Adriana Lima sizzled in this sequinned two-piece. Privacy Policy The Dragon Tattoo actor looked typically badass in this twist on tailoring from AMI. Kapow! She listens to all my ideas and then gently tells me to trust her: shes got this. Kris Jenner arrived wearing a wrap from Tommy Hilfiger, the designer who she'll later be presenting with the Outstanding Achievement Award. This September, when she made her solo catwalk debut, it was one of the moments of London Fashion Week. She moved to London for school aged 16, going on to study at both Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, where she specialised in the meticulous art of lingerie technology. Paloma Elsesser, a guest of FLANNELS, wore a floor-skimming yet slinky outfit from 16 Arlington. VAT no 918 5617 01, H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. Bimini Bon Boulash looked iconic in layers of pastel pink and latex from H&M. Gabrielle Union stole the show in this zesty number with a serious squeeze of lime from Valentino Haute Couture. Munroe Bergdorf arrived wearing a fabulously gothic gown in black and emerald. At once fragile and severe, Dojakas garments embody this dichotomy through the very method of their construction: layers of juxtaposing mesh fabrics have been panelled together to create a sense of strength through texture, volume, shadow, and depth. Raye proved that purple is just as alluring as pink on the red carpet. Mae Muller channeled the '60s, arriving in a mirrored minidress and knee-high boots.
For the biggest night in fashion, Erin O'Connor stuck to her guns in gorgeously proportioned tailoring. Theres a bravery, a rebellion even, attached to it.. L, $312.00 USD Steinfeld's is H&M. Actor Wallis Day did an Angelina Jolie, letting one leg be the star of the show. He is just so proud. Hes not the only one. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
I often wonder whether I went into fashion because in that bubble a boyish figure was glorified. Much too sensible to just style out a suit, David Gandy arrived wearing a plush navy coat. As we order breakfast at Claridges, Nensi pulls out a few exquisite swatches of her now signature see-through tulle. from her own label, Shrimps. Kristen Scott Thomas looked typically magisterial in this black silk gown by AMI. Having a brand is such a huge responsibility.. Maya Jama was the ultimate lady in red courtesy of Alexander McQueen. Justine Simons, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, wore a balloon-sleeved gown in ruby red. Actively dressing unsexy (we called it man repelling) was the way to earn your street cred. Although her designs might exude an own-the-room boldness, as we finish our food I realise just how modest and unpretentious she is. Born in Tirana, Albania and residing in London, Dojaka launched her label while completing her BA at the London College of Fashion in 2017, and has since gone on to see international success through her distinct interpretation of womenswear. Growing up in Tirana, the Albanian capital, Nensi was an imaginative, creative child. Romeo Beckham and Mia Regan, Gen Z's ultimate power couple, arrived in head-to-toe black (Regan rented her dress from My Wardrobe HQ at Harrods). Stephanie Phair, BFC Chair, got the sequins memo with this discoball blouse. Discover the latest NENSI DOJAKA dresses for women at ModeSens. Or at least that was the case for me when it came to bodycon dressing. We live in a time when women are increasingly finding their voices and this feeling of empowerment is hugely manifested through a sort of freedom to dress and to show off, she says.
How does he feel about his daughter becoming the poster child for sexy dressing? Snazzy suits - like this blingy number on Tan France - replaced the traditional tuxedo on the red carpet. Abby Roberts ticked off three trends on the red carpet - corsets, miniskirts and leopard print. Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections -, naked gown to wear to the Fashion Awards, shed go on to win the BFC Foundation award. At work, I was nicknamed Tiny Tits (a moniker unkindly bestowed on me pre #MeToo by my older male colleagues at a hedge fund). Back to this naked dress I am to wear. Right now, high fashion is embracing hot-to-trot sexuality in a way that we havent seen since the saucy 90s a direct reaction, no doubt, to all those hours spent in a fleecy onesie during le confinement. Kaya Scodelario arrived wearing this silvery puffball and frosting from Cartier. The model brought some feathered fun to proceedings with this lace-up dress from Dundas. Billie Piper's ice blue princess dress came with bite, courtesy of white stockings and lace-up platforms from Vivienne Westwood. Leomie Anderson played peekaboo with her lace dress. Check ModeSens before you buy! Georgia May Jagger's tuxedo coat, sequinned skirt and sheer tights - all from Tommy Hilfiger - was the style equivalent of an ace. Simone Rocha was the picture of elegance in one of her cocooning designs. Nensis unexpected, clingy pieces drape like a second skin, revealing just enough but never too much.
Model Deba Hekmat wore a feathered frock from Georgios Trochopoulos. Alexa Chung paired her lemon-coloured frock (from Caroline Hu) with this year's ultimate party accessory: sheer gloves (oh, and a bag from Mulberry x Alexa Chung). Evan Mock looked ready to slalom down the slopes in this skiwear-esque ensemble from Fendi. Its all happened so fast. All she can remember from the day is the fact that she somehow managed to sneak her father in.
Model Mona Tougaard did the classic reveal and conceal with this scarlet gown. Hot on her heels came other Gen Z darlings, including Emrata, Zendaya and Hailey Bieber. Stella Maxwell was business on top and party on the bottom in Saint Laurent. Priyanka Chopra's catsuit and coat, another exuberant creation from Richard Quinn, was perfectly arranged on the red carpet by husband Nick Jonas. Fast forward to 2021 and assent of the body positive movement has brought in a new chapter for people of all shapes and sizes. Her black asymmetric minidress is arguably the dress of 2021 (it was among Lysts 10 hottest womens products in early 2021 and went on to attract, on average, over 7,000 searches per month for the rest of the year). Addison Rae's pearl-embellished gown was by Richard Quinn, one of the nominees for the BFC Foundation Award. No one has ever asked me to be a muse before and I have taken the role very much to heart. Bless. Charli XCX, one of tonight's performers, wore classic-with-a-twist sequins. To find out more, please visit our Privacy Policy. Elsa Hosk looked blooming lovely in a ball gown from Richard Quinn.
KSI's pearl-embellished two-piece - made by Dolce & Gabbana - is fitting for a festive gathering, no?
Alesha Dixon made a very convincing case for the blazer dress. Kristen McMenamy paired her mermaid waves with this coral-coloured gown and gloves combo. $1,537.00 USD, $205.00 USD Griff was one of our favourites in this pearl-coloured ensemble - complete with platform pumps - by Simone Rocha. M / Presenter Tom Daley wore a power polo neck for the Fashion Awards. Gillian Anderson arrived on the arm of Gabriela Hearst, her date and designer of her dress from Chlo. All registered in England and Wales. Youth is wasted on the young. Speaking as a fan of the brand (I bought a LBD from her first collection), very few dresses have ever made me feel this good. He didn't do a bare chest and feather boa, but still, Paul Mescal looks like he might be borrowing fashion moves from Harry Styles (he's wearing his favourite label, Gucci, after all).
Kristen Stewart, she muses, because she is the new peoples princess and the queen, Ashley Graham, of course. SSENSE ExclusiveBlack Cut-Out Long Sleeve Dress.
Kehlani proved (definitively) that polka dots can be directional. The British Fashion Council's CEO proved that a little black dress never goes out of style (especially if it has long sleeves like this one from David Koma). Jourdan Dunn created a moment in this sculpted masterpiece. The model-actor continued her directional style odyssey in this high-fashion breastplate. If you can't wear a polka dot catsuit to the Fashion Awards, when can you?
Made in collaboration with Evian, it was designed with fabric sourced from recycled bottles. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085, Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141, Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6EA H Bauer Publishing,Company Number: LP003328, Registered Office: Academic House, 24-28 Oval Road, London, NW1 7DT. Its hardcore, she says as our eggs arrive. I started selling out after girls like you wore the brand and tagged it on Instagram. Such is the power of social media. In 2019, her CSM MA collection caught the eye of Lulu Kennedy, who took her into her Fashion East family, where she made her first outing in 2020. I feel really grown up. Who would she love to see in one of her dresses? Bella Hadid propelled Nensi to stardom overnight by wearing a micro-panelled top to the 2020 VMAs. We are planning a dress, you see. I dont think it has sunk in yet. . $445.00 USD, XS / Halima Aden's gown put a spin on the classic tuxedo in this sleek number from Tommy Hilfiger.
A favourite when it comes to all-out glam, Kate Beckinsale and her hair bow did not disappoint. Lianne La Havas wore a dreamy lace gown from Christopher Kane (avec big knickers!). The influencer extraordinaire wore Dior (complete with bedazzled beret).
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Arriving on the arm of Kim Jones, Demi Moore added slick leather gloves to her spangled dress. A recent graduate of Central Saint Martins, Albanian designer, Nensi Dojaka, launched her namesake label while completing her BA at the London College of Fashion in 2017. Micheal Ward proved that tailoring doesn't have to be monochrome. In so doing, Dojaka, by disobeying the established principles of balance, proportion, and design, pays homage to the distorted female body as explored by the Surrealist artists of the twentieth century. It left me feeling like I wasnt allowed to flaunt my femininity, which was reserved exclusively for women who had the equipment: the boobs, the bum, the hips, the waist. To find out more and learn how to opt out, please visit our I never imagined I could possibly win, she tells me earnestly, her eyes still wide with shock. Like Mona Tougaard and Adriana Lima, Winnie Harlow also opted for a gown that majored on the ab area, a one-of-a-kind creation from 2 Moncler 1952 Woman. Nensi backstage at the Fashion Awards with her BFC Foundation Award. Karen Elson proved that sometimes simple is the most striking. She is spearheading the 2021 revival of sexy dressing. The designers form-fitting piecesnamely her lingerie-inspired bike shorts, dresses, and topsfeature exposed seams that unexpectedly break and extend throughout each garment. The ultimate Nensi Dojaka girl wears a bespoke 'naked' dress by the designer, who scooped the BFC Foundation Award on the night.
In September, she took home the prestigious LVMH Prize, meaning she is officially backed by one of the largest fashion groups in the world, wholl offer her mentoring and 300,000. SSENSE uses cookies that identify your device to provide you with a better online shopping experience, tailored to your preferences. Then theres the fact that, in just three years, Nensi has become one of the most sought-after designers on the planet, meaning she quite literally doesnt have the time to make friends. Having forged a friendship on Instagram DM, this is the first time we have met in the flesh, the pandemic having got in the way.
Alison Loehnis wore svelte sequins from LaQuan Smith. Albania is a small place, there are less than three million of us, so everyone is rooting for you to do their country proud.. S / One of our red carpet favourites has to be Indya Moore, who stunned in this ravishing dress. Another pair of latex gloves, this time on Rochelle Humes, who also worked a thigh-high split like Charli XCX. S / Hannah Weiland wore a faux-fur coat (heaven!) Make way for Maye Musk, who looked positively regal in Tony Ward. Maria Sharapova chose a mindfully made dress from Iris Van Herpen. Cindy Bruna looked adorable (and weather-appropriate) in Richard Quinn. Asymmetric Cut-out Stretch-knit Mini Dress In Pink, Mixed Media Twist Long Sleeve Cutout Midi Dress In Black, Semi-sheer Cut-out Stretch-woven Mini Dress In Black, Butterfly Open-back Stretch-woven Mini Dress In Black, Mini Slip Dress With Cut-out Detailing In Multi-colored, Tulle & Crepe Butterfly Mini Dress In Black, Top With Cut-out And Chiffon Inserts In Black, Heart Flared Silk Georgette Mini Dress In Brown, Cut-out Detailed Halterneck Dress In Black, Exposed-seams Quilted-crepe Mini Dress In Aubergine Pink, Stretch Gabardine Mini Dress W/cutout In Black, Semi-sheer Sleeveless Mini-dress In Black, Cutout Side-slit Silk-chiffon Gown In Black, Sleeveless Contrast-panel Stretch-knit Midi Dress In Pink, Heart Bra Fitted Tulle Crepe Mini Dress In Black, Ssense Exclusive Pink Minidress In 1 Blossom, Ssense Exclusive Black & Blue Minidress In Blue Burgun, Ssense Exclusive Black Minidress In 2 Black, Ssense Exclusive Black Cut-out Long Sleeve Dress, Angular Bra Dress With Long Sleeves Black, Gathered-side Silk-blend Chiffon Mini Skirt In Black, Paneled Organza Fitted Minidress In Black, Georgette & Mesh Cutout Mini Dress In Black, Off Shoulder Stretch Viscose Long Dress In Black, Draped Viscose Jersey Cutout Long Dress In Black, Combination Tulle Cutout Mini Dress In Burgundy, Purple Quilted Double Bra Silk Mini Dress, Ribbed Colorblocked Midi-dress In Pink & Purple, Draped Velvet Cutout Mini Dress In Burgundy, Flower Cut-out Stretch-woven Mini Dress In Black, Plunge-neck Pleated Silk Camisole In Black. Jenna Coleman's draped and cinched gown was an instant classic. Designer Bianca Saunders - nominated for the BFC Foundation Award - confirmed the trend for ab-centric cut-outs (see Mona Tougaard) in this stunning gown. Tonight's host in what must be the first of many (many) fabulous looks (this one's from Richard Quinn). One of the night's most elegant ensembles came courtesy of Lily Allen, who chose a waistcoat and wide-legged trousers instead of a traditional (read: boring) gown. Representing a confluence of strength and vulnerability, Nensi Dojaka is the eponymously named LVMH prize-winning label giving 90s runway style a contemporary edge. But its not all about celebrities these days, she notes. $626.00 USD, XS / Shanina Shaik glowed in this glistening creation on the red carpet. POSSIBLE SHIPPING DELAYS DUE TO WAREHOUSE RELOCATION, $1,005.00 USD, $203.00 USD Jessica Wang matched the snow outside in this dreamy tulle dress. The prime minister of Albania WhatsAppd her when he heard she had won the coveted award. Inspired by the simplicity of 90s fashion and interested in sparking a conversation on the modern woman, Dojakas monochromatic designs drip with complexity and entice the mind through the perfectly intentional dichotomy of being both delicate and bold. I think sexy dressing is something that has always been relevant because women want to feel confident and sensual but it has perhaps been missing a bit in the fashion scene in the past decade and thats why now it feels fresh and new and empowering, says Nensi.
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