Stormzy looks polished in an asymmetric suit with quirky Jared Leto and edgy Ncuti Gatwa as they led the men at the Vogue World Show
Stormzy, Jared Leto and Ncuti Gatwa led the men at the Vogue World Show on the red carpet at the Theater Royal Drury Lane on Thursday.
Billed as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’, this stunning one-off extravaganza kicks off London Fashion Week.
At the event, which followed an Opening Night theme, rapper Stormzy, 30, showed off his refined sense of style in an asymmetrical suit, with white satin detailing.
30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared, 51, went shirtless in an oversized white blazer and a layer of electric blue eyeshadow.
Actor Ncuti, 30, looked stunning in a sharp sheer top and black trousers with a green satin train.
Polished: Stormzy (pictured), Jared Leto and Ncuti Gatwa led the men at the Vogue World Show on the red carpet at the Theater Royal Drury Lane on Thursday
Bash: Billed as a ‘celebration of British performing arts across multiple acts’, the stunning one-off extravaganza kicks off London Fashion Week, with Jared showcasing his idiosyncratic style
The event – dubbed Britain’s answer to the iconic Met Gala – took place Editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour arrives alongside British Vogue’s own editor, Edward Enninful after reports of a power struggle between the two.
The Mail on Sunday reported that Enninful had hoped to one day replace Wintour, but the Vogue editor-in-chief is determined to stay put and ‘swat away all rivals like a fly’.
The bash comes just three months after the shock announcement that the British-Ghanaian former model and fashion stylist will step down as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after six years at the helm.
When he leaves in early 2024, Enninful will take on a “global advisory role” at Vogue, “with the freedom to take on broader creative projects.”
“He made no secret of the fact that he wanted the big job (global editor-in-chief), but he hit the glass ceiling and went as far as he could,” the Vogue insider explains.
‘He thought he would stay in London for a few years and then move to New York, but he now knows he will never get Anna’s job at Condé Nast.
‘Anna is the undisputed boss. She has defeated 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. When he was appointed editor, he got so much smoke up his ass that he couldn’t see his own pants anymore.’
Thursday’s event will serve as a fundraiser for the British performing arts industry, with Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna overseeing the 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 is Opening Night, with the invitation revealing a West End stage decorated with blood-red velvet curtains.
Slick: At the event that followed an Opening Night theme, rapper Stormzy, 30, showed off his polished sense of style in an asymmetrical suit, with white satin detailing
Brave: He wore tight-fitting dress pants
Daring: Hollywood actor and 30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared, 51, went shirtless in an oversized white blazer and a coat of electric blue eyeshadow
Siblings: He was joined on the red carpet by his brother Shannon Leto
Wow: Actor Ncuti looked stunning in an edgy sheer top and black pants with a green satin train
Dazzling: Meanwhile, Tom Daley, 29, wore a gray-silver suit with glitter and a one-shoulder top
Amazingly, he was carrying a mirrored handbag and matching metal shoes
Traditional: Joel Edgerton, 49, opted for an all-black suit
So Vogue: Editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour arrived with British Vogue’s own editor Edward Enninful (R) amid rumors of a power struggle (pictured with Baz Luhrmann (L)
Notable: Omari Douglas, 29, wore a navy blue double-breasted jacket, shorts and suede boots
Couple: James McAvoy was accompanied by his wife Lisa Liberati
All smiles: Max Harwood, 26, looked spotted in a black tuxedo with a red rose
Dashing: David Harewood, 57, wore a navy blue suit with a contrasting black shirt
Stylish: GQ Magazine deputy editor Adam Baidawi opted for a cream-colored blazer with a large bow tie
Led by BAFTA and Olivier-winning director Stephen Daldry, show director Emily Burns and creative producer Fran Miller, together with the Vogue team, the evening will feature a wide range of performing arts.
Guests will watch opera, ballet and theater at the event which takes place at the start of London Fashion Week and performs to unveil and showcase talent.
Contributing designers for the guests and artists 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 theater companies including the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet.