The Fashion Awards is one of my favourite nights of the year. Princess Diana was at the very first Fashion Awards back in 1989, and Meghan Markle, Alexa Chung and Amal Clooney are just some of the famous guests who have graced the red carpet in the years since.
The 2025 nominees this year include Kate Middleton's wedding dress designer, Sarah Burton, as well as Miuccia Prada and Simone Rocha. And after the impressive year she's had, I'm wondering if Victoria Beckham might turn up.
It's a good excuse to revisit the outfit VB wore when her synonymous label won Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards back in 2014. Her refreshing take on evening glamour consisted of a white floor-sweeping pleated skirt with black illusion panels down the sides and a gold chain belt, teamed with a black turtleneck knit.
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Looking for a last minute Cyber Monday deal? AllSaints are second to none for knitwear, and you'll find yourself reaching for this classic black jumper on a daily basis. Style it with jeans and boots by day, switching to a sequin skirt and heels for festive cocktails after dark.
This skirt immediately looks designer, and it's definitely got a VB vibe to it. It's available in UK sizes 6 to 16, but sizes are selling out fast, so be quick.
Victoria really scaled back on the jewellery front, instead letting the gold chain belt on her skirt do the talking. This similar option is by one of the best British clothing brands, Rixo, and they're currently offering a site-wide 25% discount for just a few more hours.
Sticking to a black and white colour palette will never date, as Victoria's look proves. It's hard to believe her outfit is more than ten years old when it looks just as fresh today!
There's something about the way a pleated skirt moves when you walk that gives you so much confidence. This Reiss style will be a treasured item in your wardrobe for years.
You can hardly see them beneath her flowing maxi skirt, but Victoria added a neat pair of pointed black heels to her outfit. Dune is really on a roll right now, and these shoes are the perfect height to keep you on the dancefloor all night long.
Victoria was joined by her husband, David, for the big night, and although from the front her knitwear looked fairly simple, when she turned around, you could see the cut-out detail and gold chain on the back of her jumper, which matched the detailing on the skirt. It was, of course, a Victoria Beckham creation - she is, after all, her own best model!
woman&home's Fashion Writer Molly Smith agrees that the formula of a sophisticated skirt and jumper is one you should consider for Christmas parties this month. She says: "This Victoria Beckham look is such a great reminder that occasionwear can include knitwear! The soft black knit paired with the floor-length maxi skirt is an elegant combination that works if you want a chic winter event outfit that feels luxurious but not over the top."
She advises: "The trick is to get the proportions right - make sure your knitwear piece finishes slightly above or on the hips to create a flattering silhouette."
