Beautiful at the BAFTAS

Here’s what these celebrities wore at the recent BAFTAS in London, with a bit of savoir-faire behind their stunning gowns.

Lifestyle Insider Renate Reinsve at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

RENATE REINSVE

Renate Reinsve wears a black velvet long Louis Vuitton gown with a trompe-l’œil two-piece effect, straight neckline, asymmetrical cut-out, and low-waist fitted silhouette and a pair of black satin pumps.

Lifestyle Insider Savoir faire behind the Louis Vuitton gown worn by Renate

Long gown made in black stretch velvet featuring a trompe-l’œil two pieces with straight neckline top and asymmetrical cut off on one side that leaves the skin appearing on front and back.

Lifestyle Insider Mise en place of the custommade Louis Vuitton gown

The skirt shows a low waist and a sensual silhouette.

Lifestyle Insider Chase Infiniti at the BAFTAs

CHASE INFINITI

Chase Infiniti wears a burgundy jersey crêpe off-shoulder Louis Vuitton bustier gown and a sculptural flower-shaped hem with a pair of burgundy satin pumps.

Lifestyle Insider Savoir faire behind Chase Infiniti's Louis Vuitton gown

The silhouette is entirely designed around a bustier and crinoline forming the extraordinary wavy flower shaped hem.

Lifestyle Insider Cutting fabric while customizing Chase's Louis Vuitton gown

Nearly 400 hours of work were employed to create this incredible dress.

Lifestyle Insider Alicia Vikander at the BAFTAs wearing Louis Vuitton

ALICIA VIKANDER

Alicia Vikander wears a blue double silk satin and silk crepe two-piece Louis Vuitton look with a fully multicoloured embroidered top and a matching long column skirt with a pair of silver metallic platforms.

Lifestyle Insider The savoir faire behind the Louis Vuitton gown for Alicia

This look is a masterpiece of hand embroidery craftsmanship, The bodice is of 275 hours with 10 skilled artisans & Skirt is on 682 hours with 5 artisans.

Lifestyle Insider Sewing the sequins using ari and zardozi techniques for Alicia's gown

Aari and zardozi techniques have been used with the employing of various materials, shapes, and colours, including square stones (2,010 pcs), round stones (3,050 pcs), Navette stones (860 pcs), peanut beads in different colors (100 grams), Drop materials (890 pcs), Minakari enamel materials (1,580 pcs in special shapes and sizes), round silver beads (280 grams), and silver sequins (25 grams).

Lifestyle Insider All the sequins for the gown

Each element is meticulously hand-applied, reflecting artisanal craftsmanship.

Lifestyle Insider Emma Stone at the 2026 BAFTAs in Louis Vuitton

EMMA STONE

Emma Stone wore a floor-sweeping black Louis Vuitton custom gown with a long train, and a halter neck.

Lifestyle Insider Erin Doherty wears Louis Vuitton at the 2026 BAFTAs

ERIN DOHERTY

Erin Doherty wears a blue silk faille long Louis Vuitton gown with a deep V-neckline, backless fitted bodice, and sculptural pleated skirt forming geometric cone shapes with a pair of black satin pumps.

Lifestyle Insider Savoir faire behind Erin's Louis Vuitton BAFTA gown

Silk faille gown with deep V-neckline and backless fitted bodice. The dramatic, powerful silhouette combines couture techniques with a futuristic aesthetic. More than 450 hours of work and nearly full hand assemblage were required to achieve this gown.

Lifestyle Insider Custommade on a mannequin for Erin by Louis Vuitton

The bodice sharply defines the waist and expands into a sculptural skirt, which is composed of 14 pleated panels radiating outward, forming inverted geometric cones, stiff at the top and softened at the pointed ends.

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