At the Baftas on Sunday night, stars turned out in force wearing labels from Chanel to Louis Vuitton, but an unexpected fashion icon emerged: Paddington Bear. The beloved character, who presented the children's and family film award, appeared to influence several attendees' colour choices.
Leading Actress winner Jessie Buckley, 36, wore a Roman-inspired crushed velvet column dress by Chanel in what was dubbed 'Paddington Blue'. She was matched by Wunmi Mosaku, 39, who won the Supporting Actress Bafta for Sinners in a vibrant blue one-shouldered gown by British designer Priya Ahluwalia.
Other actresses opted for 'Paddington red', including Kate Hudson, 46, in an off-shoulder satin gown by Prada; Minnie Driver, 56, in strapless silk by Emilia Wickstead; Hannah Waddingham, 51, in a sequin halterneck gown; and Maura Higgins, 35, in a satin fishtail dress.
While some stars chose Old Hollywood glamour, others supported British brands. Gillian Anderson, 57, wore a full-skirted frock in an abstract brown print by Roksanda, and Aimee Lou Wood, 32, chose rosebud pink by Emilia Wickstead. The Princess of Wales took a thriftier approach, re-wearing a romantic Gucci gown previously seen in 2019, but with a new longer, fuller look and soft waves inspired by pre-Raphaelite paintings.
