Black Rules At BAFTAs 2018
26 February 2018 |
7:00 am
Although the red carpet at this year's BAFTA Awards was less colourful than normal, it was much more vibrant and interesting. With the same agenda of the Golden Globes, women in the film industry were called on to wear black. With the aim of using their power as communicators and connectors to shift the way…
Although the red carpet at this year’s BAFTA Awards was less colourful than normal, it was much more vibrant and interesting. With the same agenda of the Golden Globes, women in the film industry were called on to wear black. With the aim of using their power as communicators and connectors to shift the way society sees and treats them.
This fashion and social statement brought solidarity to the red carpet among women and a few exceptional men. They did this to support the #TimesUp movement in the fight for equality. As well as a protest against sexual allegations sweeping through the entertainment industry.
The colour of the event gave room for celebrities to follow the fashion rule of simplicity. It featured celebrities in bespoke designer dresses, tuxedos and phenomenal jewellery. We have curated some of the best-dressed guests at the 2018 BAFTA Awards. From Angelina Jolie’s in a Ralph & Russo velvet wrap dress to Gemma Arterton in a pleated Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition Spring 2018 Couture dress.
Click to see some of the best black dresses:
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Guyanese actress Letitia Wright poses on the red carpet upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS
US actress Jennifer Lawrence poses after presenting an award in the press room at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL
US actress Angelina Jolie poses on the red carpet upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS
British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor (L) and guest pose on the red carpet upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS
British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw poses in the press room after presenting an award at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL
US actress Octavia Spencer poses on the red carpet upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS
Mexico-born Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o poses on the red carpet upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS
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