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Best red carpet looks as London Film Festival opens with star-studded premiere

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Howe, M. (2026, October 7). Best red carpet looks as London Film Festival opens with star-studded premiere. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/billie-piper-olivia-colman-andrew-scott-bfi-film-festival-elsinore-southbank-b1299934.html

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The opening night of the BFI London Film Festival featured a star-studded premiere for the biographical drama "Elsinore." Among the best-dressed attendees was Billie Piper, who wore a dramatic black-and-white floral gown with a voluminous silhouette and sweeping train. Other notable fashion choices included Olivia Colman's elegant high-necked dress with billowing sleeves and Andrew Scott's stylish camel-brown blazer paired with sleek trousers and a small flower in his lapel. The film stars Billie Piper, Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Johnny Flynn, and Luke Thompson, and is set for release on January 27, 2027, in the UK.
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On the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival in London, Billie Piper made a stunning fashion statement on the red carpet. The 44-year-old actress wore a dramatic black-and-white floral gown with a voluminous silhouette and sweeping train. She was there to premiere her latest film, Elsinore, where she plays casting director Patsy Pollock. Co-stars including Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Johnny Flynn, and Joe Locke were also present at the event. The biographical drama has already garnered Oscar buzz following its festival run in other countries. Elsinore is set for a wide UK cinema release on January 27, 2027.

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Making perhaps the biggest fashion statement of the evening, the 44-year-old actress stepped out in a striking strapless black-and-white floral gown, which featured a voluminous gathered silhouette and sweeping train.
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🔮 Following its festival run, it will have a limited US theatrical release on November 20, 2026 via Focus Features, and a UK-wide cinema release on January 29, 2027 through Studiocanal.
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Billie Piper was among the best-dressed stars gracing the red carpet for the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival. asserted
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The Doctor Who star commanded attention in a dramatic monochrome gown as she arrived at London’s Southbank on Wednesday night for the premiere of biographical drama Elsinore. asserted
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Making perhaps the biggest fashion statement of the evening, the 44-year-old actress stepped out in a striking strapless black-and-white floral gown, which featured a voluminous gathered silhouette and sweeping train. asserted
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She paired the statement dress with long black opera gloves and pointed black ankle boots, while wearing her hair swept back into a sleek bun to ensure all eyes remained on the gown. asserted
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Piper, who plays real-life casting director Patsy Pollock in the film, attended the premiere alongside co-stars Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Johnny Flynn and Joe Locke. asserted
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Elsinore, written by BAFTA winner and Golden Globe nominee Stephen Beresford, has already generated Oscar buzz and received standing ovations at premieres across the pond. asserted
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The film is set for a wide UK cinema release on January 27. asserted
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Fleabag star Scott, who stars as actor Ian Charleson in the film, looked suave in a camel-brown double-breasted blazer, teamed with sleek black trousers and matching shoes. asserted
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He wore a dark tie decorated with white paisley-style motifs, while a small cluster of flowers tucked into his lapel provided a charming finishing touch. asserted
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Oscar-winning actress Colman, 52, also embraced monochrome dressing for the occasion, making an elegant entrance in a sweeping floor-length gown. asserted
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The high-necked design featured billowing sleeves and a sharply tailored black bodice. asserted
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She accessorised with sparkling drop earrings and wore her hair swept into an elegant up-do. asserted
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Colman appeared in particularly high spirits as she reunited with Scott on the red carpet, with the friends posing hand-in-hand before embracing in front of photographers. asserted
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Elsewhere, actress Sadie Soverall opted for a delicate spaghetti-strap dress finished with a contrasting white hem, while Monica Dolan brought a welcome burst of colour to the event in a stunning coral-pink ensemble. asserted
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Read More Elsinore is directed by Simon Stone and written by Stephen Beresford, starring Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, and Luke Thompson. asserted
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Set in 1989, it tells the powerful true story of Scottish actor Ian Charleson (Scott) as he prepares to take on the role of Hamlet at London's National Theatre while secretly battling HIV/AIDS. asserted
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Following its festival run, it will have a limited US theatrical release on November 20, 2026 via Focus Features, and a UK-wide cinema release on January 29, 2027 through Studiocanal. asserted
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Here are some of the standout looks from the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival, as selected by The Standard. asserted
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The BFI London Film Festival will run from October 7 to October 18. asserted
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