Simone Ashley cheekily declared she ‘might as well be naked’ as she took to the British Fashion Awards’ red carpet at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday.
The Bridgerton actress, 28, looked sensational in a microscopic white Valentino mini dress which left very little to the imagination.
Her frock was constructed from floral embroidery with daringly plunging neckline and dramatic side slits at her toned and tiny waist.
She told British Vogue how the outfit was her favourite ever red carpet look before giggling: ‘I might as well be naked’.
Simone also revealed how a ‘hot toddy’ helped her brave the cold and said her long glossy locks were inspired by supermodel Naomi Campbell.
Simone Ashley, 28, cheekily declared she ‘might as well be naked’ as she took to the British Fashion Awards’ red carpet at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday
The Bridgerton actress looked sensational in a microscopic white Valentino mini dress which left very little to the imagination
Telling the publication: ‘I love it when skin is just as much of an accessory as anything else.’
Before concluding how her stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray, who also counts Lily James and Florence Pugh as clients, had ‘opened her mind’ to what fashion can be.
A-listers such as Kate Moss, Amal Clooney and Gwyneth Paltrow walked the red carpet at the British Fashion Awards 2023.
The event, presented by jewellery brand Pandora returned to the iconic London venue, the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening.
The evening, hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, celebrated 16 awards. TFA nominees and winners are voted for by an international judging panel made up of over 1000 industry experts.
The event serves as the main fundraiser for the BFC Foundation. which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.
The BFC also went back to having some gender-based design awards for the first time since the pandemic, splitting the best British designers into menswear and womenswear categories.
Her frock was constructed from floral embroidery with daringly plunging neckline and dramatic side slits at her toned and tiny waist
Simone said how the outfit was her favourite ever red carpet look before giggling: ‘I might as well be naked’
She also revealed how a ‘hot toddy’ helped her brave the cold and said her long glossy locks were inspired by supermodel Naomi Campbell
The stunner posed up a storm on the star-studded red carpet
Leading industry figures were recognised such as 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 accepted the Cultural Innovator trophy as they were honoured for creating viral fashion moments, such as their unforgettable latex clad appearance at the 2023 Brit Awards.
Speaking about Sam’s award Caroline Rush, chief executive officer at the British Fashion Council, said Sam was 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 U.K. designers.’
Simone (L) arrived alongside pal Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (R)
She arrived with a chic cape before removing it to show off the dress in all it’s glory
The awards ceremony kicked off in style, with global superstar Usher welcoming the audience of leading designers, artists, creatives, and tastemakers for a night celebrating the global fashion community, asking ‘How does fashion make you feel?’.
The evening started with METTE’s Pandora performance, followed with a performance from Cultural Innovator Award winner Sam Smith and ended with a DJ set by Skepta at the afterparty.
The British fashion industry paid tribute to Dame Vivienne Westwood and her fearless approach to design and activism and recognised 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 British glass production company.
