Amal Clooney and Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t pass up the opportunity to poke fun at Meghan Markle on the red carpet at the fashion awards.
Meghan’s behavior at the event resulted in her being permanently blacklisted as a gatecrasher.
The fashion awards, often considered the British equivalent of the Met Gala, saw the presence of renowned personalities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Burton, the designer of Catherine’s wedding dress.
Contrary to expectations, Meghan Markle, who was supposed to be an honored guest in the front row, ended up posing in the back grid and parking lots without an official invitation to the Met Gala either.
The British fashion awards showcased a diverse red carpet, where Hollywood celebrities mingled with British daytime TV actors at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Notable figures like Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley graced the event, accompanied by Amanda Holden, Helen Flanagan, and Love Island’s Zara McDermott.
It was a star-studded affair that brought together personalities from different corners of the celebrity world to celebrate the best of fashion.
Kate looked absolutely stunning in a plunging black gown with a thigh-high slit that showcased her famous legs.
On the other hand, Gwyneth, an Oscar winner, exuded elegance in a Valentino Haute Couture ensemble from the fall-slash-winter 65-66 collection.
She wore a strapless red maxi dress with a plunging cut-out neckline that tantalizingly teased a glimpse of her cleavage.
In stark contrast, Amal Clooney, once a close friend of Meghan, shone in a gold gown that beautifully complemented her radiant smile.
There’s no denying that Amal looked amazing in that dress.
It’s worth speculating that if Meghan had attended the awards, she might have overshadowed others and even attempted to present the final award herself, as she has done in the past.
However, it’s important to remember that Meghan Markle has been forbidden from attending the British Fashion Awards since 2018.
That year, she audaciously crashed the event, snatched the microphone from the emcee, and took it upon herself to honor her dress designer, Clare Waight Keller, the artistic director of Givenchy, with the British Women’s Wear Designer of the Year award.
Meghan also disrupted actress Rosamund Pike’s moment on stage by insisting on presenting an award.
Usually, polite society gives individuals like Meghan a chance to behave appropriately at such events, but it seems she couldn’t contain her disruptive tendencies.
In stark contrast, Kim Kardashian sat next to Anna Wintour during the Fendi show at New York Fashion Week, while Meghan wasn’t even on the guest list.
This highlights Meghan’s place, or rather lack thereof, in the social and financial hierarchy of celebrities.
Her unpopularity cannot solely be attributed to the British royal family or the British media; it is also a result of her perceived insincerity in her humanitarian endeavors and her inclination to make everything about herself.
The British Fashion Awards, presented by jewelry brand Pandora, made a triumphant return to its iconic London setting, attracting prominent figures in the industry.
Notable recipients of awards included Valentino Garavani, who was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award, makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, who received the Special Recognition Award, and the late Joe Casley Hayford, who was posthumously recognized with the Special Recognition Award.
South Londoner Kaizia Jamal received a nomination for the Model of the Year Award, alongside Paloma Essel and Alta Mason.
The event also served as a major fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through education grants, business mentoring, and other initiatives.