February 18, 2017
Actresses Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lawrence outshined
others as they glamourised the black dress code, followed by most at the 71st
BAFTA red carpet here to support the Time's Up movement against sexual
harassment and inequality.
The red carpet on Sunday night at the annual
gala organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) was
flooded with celebrities in black gowns, as guests stood in solidarity with
Hollywood's Golden Globes ceremony in January by adopting the all-black dress
code.
Many attendees also wore Time's Up pins to show solidarity with the
initiative, which was launched in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual
assault scandal, reports standard.co.uk.
While a red carpet black-out is
every stylist's nightmare, the sartorial displays on show proved that black did
not have to mean boring.
Lawrence opted for a stunning Dior dress, fresh
off the runway from their Spring 2018 couture show with her hair straight and
loose. She added even more glamour with a bright red lipstick.
Jolie on
the other hand, went for her usual thigh-slit silhouette in an off-the-shoulder
black velvet gown by British couturiers Ralph and Russo.
Walking the red
carpet alongside her was her guest, "First They Killed My Father" producer Rithy
Panh.
Salma Hayek flaunted a black floral Gucci number.
However
there were also those who avoided the blackout, with Best Actress winner Frances
McDormand and Israeli model Hofit Golan among those in a different colour.
The winner for Best Supporting Actress Allison Janney made a bold entrance
in a figure-hugging black column with thick silver sleeves that went from her
wrists to her upper arms and then wound around the back of her neck.
"Darkest Hour" star Kristin Scott Thomas wore a long monochrome number as she
walked the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall.
Octavia Spencer lit up
the carpet with a long black sparkly number. Lily James wore a long ruffled
ensemle, while Lupita Nyong'o went with a more structured look that flattered
her bodyshape.
Rochelle Humes showed off her curves in a long dress with
a deep plunging neckline, while Lydia Bright dazzled in a form-fitting strapless
fishtail gown.
Andrea Riseborough, one of the stars who brought an
activist as her guest to highlight the issues raised by Time's Up, wore a long
black dress with a satin skirt, lace bodice and a splash of vibrant purple.
"Lady Bird" star Saoirse Ronan stepped out in a black dress which featured a
section of feathered fringing before descending into a sheer skirt.
Next
week, stars attending the Brit Awards will be given white rose pins in support
of the movement.
Stars also wore white roses at the Grammy'ss earlier
this month.