Daphne Guinness suffers a dramatic tumble as she leaves star-studded British Fashion Awards afterparty
Daphne Guinness took a dramatic fall as she left a British Fashion Awards after-party in London on Monday night.
The fashion designer, 56, slipped on the stairs as she made her way out of the bash, which was held at a home in Cadogan Square.
The socialite was helped by a friend, who grabbed her arm and supported her as she stumbled.
Before her fall, Daphne made a glamorous exit as she linked arms with her friend after hitting the red carpet with a daring look at the British Fashion Awards.
The designer had all eyes on her in a breathtaking theatrical look, wearing a black embroidered mask with high horns and diamond embellishments.
Daphne Guinness took a dramatic fall as she left a British Fashion Awards after-party in London on Monday night
The fashion designer, 56, slipped on the stairs as she made her way out of the bash, which was held at a home in Cadogan Square
To add a more dramatic touch to her incredible ensemble, she sizzled in a black turtleneck maxi dress.
The fashion icon wore a glamorous black one-shoulder fur, which was tied to the dress with a gold sequin embellished belt.
Daphne further proved her impeccable fashion sense by adding even more bling with a slew of gold diamond beaded necklaces, paired with diamond drop pendant earrings.
A-listers like Kate Moss, Amal Clooney and Gwyneth Paltrow walked the red carpet at the 2023 British Fashion Awards.
The event, presented by jewelery brand Pandora, returned to London's iconic venue, the Royal Albert Hall, on Monday evening.
The evening, presented by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, featured 16 awards. The TFA nominees and winners are chosen by an international jury panel consisting of more than 1,000 industry experts.
The event serves as the major fundraiser for the BFC Foundation. which supports the future growth and success of the UK fashion industry through its focus on education, grant provision and business mentoring.
The BFC also awarded some gender-based design awards for the first time since the pandemic, splitting the best British designers into menswear and womenswear categories.
Leading industry figures were recognized including Valentino Garavani with the Outstanding Achievement Award, make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury with the Special Recognition Award and the late Joe Casely-Hayford with a posthumous Special Recognition Award.
Sam Smith collected the Cultural Innovator trophy as they were honored for creating viral fashion moments such as their unforgettable latex-clad performance at the 2023 Brit Awards.
Speaking about Sam's award, Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council, said Sam is 'a true cultural innovator who has fearlessly pushed the boundaries of both fashion and entertainment.
“Smith's unapologetic and groundbreaking style choices have dominated the industry in 2023 and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support of British designers.”
The socialite was helped by a friend, who grabbed her arm and supported her as she stumbled
Daphne's friend offered a welcome helping hand
Daphne struggled as she tried to get up
The socialite was helped by a friend, who grabbed her arm and supported her as she stumbled
To add a more dramatic touch to her incredible ensemble, she sizzles in a black turtleneck maxi dress
The designer had all eyes on her in a breathtaking theatrical look, wearing a black embroidered mask with high horns and diamond embellishments
The awards ceremony kicked off in style, with global superstar Usher welcoming an audience of leading designers, artists, creatives and tastemakers for an evening celebrating the global fashion community with the question 'How does fashion make you feel?'.
The evening started with METTE's Pandora performance, followed by a performance by Cultural Innovator Award winner Sam Smith and ended with a DJ set from Skepta at the afterparty.
The British fashion industry paid tribute to Dame Vivienne Westwood and her fearless approach to design and activism, rewarding Joe Casely-Hayford with a posthumous Special Recognition Award for his incredible contributions to fashion and culture.
Each winner received a unique trophy, designed by stylist, art director and 2022 NEW WAVE: Creative in collaboration with the British glass production company.