On Thursday evening the fashion set descended upon the exclusive party spot, Chiltern House, for Vogue and Self-Portrait’s yearly summer party. Now in its third year running, it’s fast become renowned for its VIP guest list and sparkly dresses outfitted by the cult London-based label, with fans including everyone from Beyoncé to the Princess of Wales.
This year the event was co-hosted by US model, podcaster and author Emily Ratajkowski, who wore a stunning sleek black gown with cut-outs down the midriff. Also in attendance was global pop star Shakira, who acknowledged the unofficial ‘more is more glitter’ dress code, with a diamante-encrusted Coperni bag and black satin trousers and Y2K-style halter top.
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Together, the pair were spotted dancing with British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, and this month’s cover star TV presenter Maya Jama (wearing a floor-skimming, figure-hugging black dress with a jewel-adorned bust). Other A-list spottings include Leonardo Dicaprio, designer Ricardo Tisci and actor Damson Idris, the latter of whom wore a chic beige Prada suit.
Rita Ora also surprised the crowd with an impromptu performance – delighting guests to exclusive sneak-peaks to tracks off her new album ‘You & I’, out today. The singer took to the stage repping the popular naked dressing trend, showing zero signs of waning anytime soon, wearing a beaded mini dress and silver ankle boots.
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With Barbiemania at full throttle across the capital, too, a few of the blockbuster’s stars attended in suitable theme. Issa Rae, for instance, wowed in a Barbiecore-approved pink two-piece, while Hari Nef opted for an understated white, and sheer off-the-shoulder gown following her internet-breaking Dilara FindokoÄlu’s “Joan’s Knives” dress at the film’s London premiere earlier this week.
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“Our annual summer party is going from strength to strength and it was so touching to have so many of the world’s leading talents join Edward, Emily and I to celebrate British creativity tonight,” said Han Chong, Self-Portraits founder and creative director of the night. “London is self-portrait’s home, and we had such an incredible time bringing everyone who has made an impact on our creative landscape together for a night that we won’t forget for a long time.”