Best Dressed at the SAG Awards 2017

From Emily Blunt in Roberto Cavalli to Meryl Streep in Valentino, the stars were out in force for the 2017 Screen Actor's Guild Awards. Emma Stone and  Denzel Washington scooped the big awards for Best Actress and Best Actor while Netflix show Stranger Things was another big winner of the night winning Best TV Drama series. Claire Foy, Viola Davis and John Lithghow also scooped awards on the night. See the the winners list below and all the best dressed stars on the red carpet.

Television

Outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

Outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series
William H. Macy, Shameless
Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series
Orange Is the New Black
Outstanding performance by a female actor in a television movie or limited series
Sarah Paulson, The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a television movie or limited series
Bryan Cranston, All the Way
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series
John Lithgow, The Crown
Outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series
Claire Foy, The Crown
Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series
Stranger Things
Stunt ensemble
Game of Thrones

Film

Outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role
Viola Davis, Fences
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role
Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role
Emma Stone, La La Land
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role
Denzel Washington, Fences
Outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture
Hidden Figures

Ariel Winter, the boys from Stranger Things and Michele Dockery on the red carpet.

Natalie Portman and co dazzle in white.

Winona Ryder, Meryl Streep and Taraji P Hensen.

And some stars who didn't hit the mark....

PFW: Chanel Haute Couture 2017

In the Grand Palais Karl Lagerfeld delivered his latest Haute Couture collection for Chanel. Following on from Maria Grazia Chiuri's spectacular Dior couture show yesterday along with the evening masquerade ball hosted by Dior, Chanel had a lot to live up to.

Lagerfeld opened the show with a handful of pretty tweed suits, a tribute to the current Jackie movie perhaps, which came belted at the waist. Chanel and tweed are synonymous with each other but there was something about these suits which just felt fresh and new. I loved the cute neckties and boater hats which were paired with them. But it was the stand out pieces at the end of the collection which were really beautiful. I'm not usually a fan of Chanel's version of red carpet dressing, but so many of these dresses would fit right in at the Oscars next month.They were beautiful and the craftsmanship was second to none. Sequined empire line dresses decked with feathers at the hem and on the arms, deep v-cut gowns with material tiered around the skirts, le pouf skirts with glittery Mary Janes...everything just looked so stunning paired together.

The waist was really highlighted with belts drawing in draped fabric in soft pleats while the baby pink, lime green and silver tones all worked together seamlessly. All the models, which included Arizona Muse and Bella Hadid looked simply divine with their hair carefully swept to the side and pinned back from the face, which had minimal make up too. Lagerfeld's message was simple - this show was all about the clothes. As the last looks came out onto the tiled runway, Lily Rose Depp stepped out in a giant pink, frilled gown which was slightly shorter at the front and trailed across the floor at the back. If there was one look that summed up the show, it was that one. As Lagerfeld came out to take his bow, Lily Rose by his side, the Grand Palais erupted into jubilant applause. In my opinion, this was one of Lagerfeld's best couture collection ever.

Saint Laurent's New Attitude

I am currently going through a Saint Laurent phase. I wasn't a huge fan of the Parisian fashion label during Hedi Slimane's tenure, but I am a fan of Anthony Vaccarello. His first show for the brand was sexy, powerful, very 80s influenced and was the perfect day to night wardrobe for a French fashion editor living that exciting jet set lifestyle. When shopping in Zara  recently, I literally couldn't contain my excitement when I happened across a faux leather black mini dress, one arm draped in material the other bare. It was a YSL knock off and for only £10 was a complete bargain. I am absolutely sure that when I premiere it in Paris this weekend with the right accessories it could pass as Saint Laurent.

Anthony Vaccerello is a cool guy, first with the designs for his eponymous label and then for Versus Versace. His love of black, glamour and a certain rock and roll look has become part of the designer's DNA and I have no doubt YSL will continue to reign supreme over the fashion industry. "My idea of YSL lies in the attitude," the designer revealed to Vogue last year and judging by the latest Saint Laurent campaign, Vaccarello has most definitely brought the attitude. Featuring a host of models of the moment including Mica Arganaraz, Freja Beha Erichsen, Selena Forrest and Hiandra Martinez, the campaign is shot completely in monochrome and is extremely provocative. Photographer Collier Schorr shows off Vaccarello's daring designs for spring with a polka dot mini dress a particular favourite of mine.

But it was Vaccarello's first campaign for YSL which really caught my attention. Shot by Inez and Vinoodh, the campaign was a taster of what Vaccarello would bring to YSL and featured one of the coolest models ever, Anja Rubik. I loved the moodiness of the black and white photos as well as the clothes of course which reminded me of the famous 'Le Smoking' suit. Yves Saint Laurent has so much rich history with all the incredible couture shows and iconic looks and this new designer looks likely to embody that spirit into his collections for the brand. Take a look at the old and new campaign below and trust me, you too will be converted into a YSL fan just like me.

SPRING/SUMMER 2017 CAMPAIGN SHOT BY COLLIER SCHORR
 

The Spring/Summer 2017 collection.

 CAMPAIGN SHOT BY INEZ AND VINOODH FEATURING ANJA RUBIK

Best Dressed at The Golden Globes 2017

The 2017 Golden Globe awards were perhaps the most politically stirring ceremony yet. With Meryl Streep bashing the soon to the president Donald trump in her lifetime achievement acceptance speech and host Jimmy Fallon making barbed jokes about the unpopular (and non deserving) President elect, actors used the Globes as a stage to vent their frustration.

With politics aside, La La Land was the big winner of the night scooping all 7 awards the film was nominated for. Emma Stone who looked exquisite in Valentino won for Best Actress while a very dapper Ryan Gosling won for Best Actor. La La Land also won Best Song, Best Director for Damien Chazelle and Best Picture for a musical for comedy. Other winners included Brits Tom Hiddleston for The Night Manager, Hugh Laurie and Claire Foy for The Crown. Isabelle Huppert won for best actress in a drama while Billy Bob Thornton won an award for his role in Goliath. Tracee Ellis Ross won the gong for  best actress in a TV series for Black-ish which was another big moment of the evening.

But the real winner was Meryl Streep who was honoured with a lifetime achievement award for her outstanding contribution to film. She took to the stage in a beautiful gown and graciously accepted the award paying tribute to all the foreign talent which makes Hollywood so special. Brad Pitt also received a rapturous round of applause when he took to the stage to present an award showing that his Hollywood friends still have his back. Overall it was as always, a very glamorous night.

The cut throats jokes were limited this year with the absence of Ricky Gervais. Jimmy Fallon instead brought a fun spin to proceedings with a few technical hitches making the evening more entertaining. And then of course there was the star studded red carpet and the fashion! Versace was a big hit, with Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Campbell and Matt Damon and his wife all donning attire by the Italian fashion house. Pryanka Chopra looked amazing in gold Ralph Lauren, Nicole Kidman stunned in a very ornate Alexander McQueen gown with husband Keith Urban while Jessica Beil looked dramatic in a full black gown. Yellow was a big colour with Witherspoon, Emily Ratajowski and Natalie Portman all choosing lemon shades while I loved the simplicity of Amy Adams black strapless dress. Sarah Jessica Parker looked amazing in a white Vera Wang gown while Drew Barrymore, Chrissy Teigan and Sophia Vergara brought the sparkle to the red carpet. I loved Zoe Saldana's bright pink ruffled gown which really shouldn't have worked but instead looked amazing and Heidi Klum looked good in a midi monochrome number.

Usually the Golden Globes is seen as the more fun, sexier version of the Oscars with actresses flashing the flesh at every opportunity. But this year was classy. Dresses were tasteful and even if there was a bit of cleavage here and there it was nothing compared to previous years. See all the best dressed of the night below...

Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, Siena Miller and Zoe Saldana

Reese Witherspoo, Natalie Portman and Emily Ratajowski

Jessica Biel, Thandie Newton, Emma Stone and Jessica Chastain

Golden Couples: Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, Matt Damon and wife, John Legend and Chrissy Teigan

Gold and black ran the show for Blake, Kerry, Rachael and Pryanka

Sophia Vergara, Drew Barrymore and Sarah Jessica Parker