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Cate Blanchett
The London Critics' Circle Film Awards 2023, The May Fair Hotel, London, UK - 05 Feb 2023
Cate wore this in 2019 on the Where'd You Go, Bernadette? press tour (where INDEED; that book was fun but the movie did not register). The original had fuchsia sleeves, but Cate got a reimagined version. I prefer the hot pink; the blue makes her arms look like a very lovely Bermuda Triangle. But, amusingly, at the time Jess correctly noted that in the photos it was tough to tell that the suit actually fits well, so here we are with better proof four years later. It DOES fit well.
Florence Pugh in Robert Wun
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Florence Pugh at the 43rd London Critics' Circle Film Awards, on February 5, 2023 in London, UK.
Critics' Circle Film Awards - London, United Kingdom - 05 Feb 2023
What timing -- we JUST featured this collection after his breakout year. I don't think you can get any hotter than Florence Pugh wearing your runway show's first look EXACTLY as you showed it, MAD HATTERY INCLUDED. This is hilariously OTT for this particular event. In the heyday of soaps, this would have been what a heroine wore for her supercouple wedding. This is pure Lucy Quartermaine, in fact.
Flo Pugh
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Florence Pugh
The London Critics' Circle Film Awards 2023, The May Fair Hotel, London, UK - 05 Feb 2023
I am pleased to see that Florence cannot possess a piece of tulle she does not somehow work. Usually it's attached to her dress, but she's making the best of it.
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Florence Pugh poses for photographers upon arrival at the Critics' Circle Film Awards in London
Critics Circle Film Awards, London, United Kingdom - 05 Feb 2023
This is a new silhouette for her. Well, no, the peplum very much plays to her love of poof, but attaching it to something so sleek IS a departure. I love the color, too. It's just so dramatic. Maybe she isn't going to the BAFTAs and so she busted out all the drama here instead?
Michelle Yeoh in McQueen
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Michelle Yeoh
The London Critics' Circle Film Awards 2023, The May Fair Hotel, London, UK - 05 Feb 2023
The green accents are amazing, but she looks like she's at a chicer-than-usual hair salon.
with Ke Huy Quan
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Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan at the 43rd London Critics' Circle Film Awards, on February 5, 2023 in London, UK.
Critics' Circle Film Awards - London, United Kingdom - 05 Feb 2023
I hope these two have ample opportunities to hug each other joyfully this month, and next.
Bill Nighy
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Bill Nighy
London Critics' Circle Film Awards, UK - 05 Feb 2023
I keep trying to imagine Bill bringing these vibes into the life of his reported occasional paramour Anna Wintour, and frankly, I love that for her (and possibly for everyone around her).
Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal
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Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal pose for photographers upon arrival at the Critics' Circle Film Awards in London
Critics Circle Film Awards, London, United Kingdom - 05 Feb 2023
They're both in Aftersun. It's cute to see him looking after his young co-star.
Frances O'Connor
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Frances O'Connor
The London Critics' Circle Film Awards 2023, The May Fair Hotel, London, UK - 05 Feb 2023
Frances is an actress, who has turned director with a new quasi-biopic of Emily Bronte, which has been pretty well-reviewed. I appreciate that she sassed this up with some accessories.
Martn McDonagh
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Martin McDonagh
London Critics' Circle Film Awards, UK - 05 Feb 2023
Every time he shows up at something, I think, "Oh, Sting is here," and it's of course never Sting.