Louise Redknapp made a bold and unforgettable statement on the navy carpet at the prestigious Fashion Awards on Monday night. The annual ceremony, held at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall and often dubbed the UK's answer to the Met Gala, saw a host of celebrities vying for attention with their most glamorous and avant-garde ensembles.
A Daring Fashion Choice
The former Eternal star, 51, ensured all eyes were on her with a racier display than usual. She opted for a stunning sheer lace gown that put her black underwear on full display. The figure-hugging design clung to her svelte frame and featured a small flowing train. A nude bodysuit worn underneath cleverly created a braless illusion, adding to the gown's daring appeal.
Louise elevated the monochromatic look with statement gold jewellery, including a pair of eye-catching earrings and three chunky matching bangles. She completed the ensemble with pointed black stilettos and carried a glittering gold clutch as she made her stylish exit from the event.
A Signature Style and Personal Life
Her striking look for the evening bore a strong resemblance to the outfit she wore just two weeks prior at the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards. For that event, the mother-of-two chose a racy lace bodysuit that exposed her bra, which she paired with a pencil skirt.
She was accompanied to that Camden ceremony by her boyfriend, businessman Drew Michael, 41. The couple have been dating since October 2023. Louise found love with Drew following her split from ex-husband Jamie Redknapp in 2017 after 19 years of marriage.
In a summer interview with The Sun, she opened up about her happiness with Drew. "Drew's great. We're having a lovely time together," she said. "I was very guarded and scared. But I'm really enjoying having special times with someone." When questioned about potential wedding plans, she added, "Oh, I'm not even thinking that far ahead... I've met a really great guy and I'm really happy."
She also noted that her two sons, Charlie, 21, and William, 17, whom she shares with Jamie, get on very well with Drew. Louise dismissed criticism over their nine-year age gap, stating that being labelled a 'cougar' is "water off a duck's back" and that "age is irrelevant."
The Fashion Awards 2025: A Night of Celebration
Hosted by Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo, who paid tribute to British heritage by wearing Burberry, the Fashion Awards is one of the most significant nights in the global fashion calendar. The event honours leading designers and emerging talent from around the world.
The ceremony began in 1989 and was originally called the British Fashion Awards before rebranding in 2016 to reflect its international scope. Having been held at venues like the Natural History Museum and the V&A, it returned to the Royal Albert Hall in 2016 and has remained there since, attracting fashion's elite.
The full list of winners from the Fashion Awards 2025 is as follows:
- Designer of the Year: Jonathan Anderson for Dior and JW Anderson
- British Womenswear Designer of the Year: Sarah Burton for Givenchy
- British Menswear Designer of the Year: Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner
- The Vanguard Award: Dilara Fındıkoğlu for Dilara Fındıkoğlu
- Model of The Year: Anok Yai
- The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe and Dickon Bowden
- Outstanding Achievement Award: Brunello Cucinelli
- Cultural Innovator Award: Little Simz
- Pandora Style Moment of The Year Award: Sam Woolf
Special Recognition Awards were also presented for 15 Years of BFC Fashion Trust, to Delphine Arnault, and for 25 Years of Fashion East.
