When Suki Waterhouse floated onto the red carpet at the star-studded Fashion Awards last night in a voluminous red tulle gown from H&M Studio’s holiday collection, she sparked major maternity style inspiration for the festive season ahead. The actor and model, who recently revealed her pregnancy with longtime partner Robert Pattinson, made a dramatic entrance in the strapless crimson confection, which she elevated with a subtle train that added precisely the right amount of drama for her inaugural red carpet moment since sharing her happy news.
As one of the most anticipated looks of the evening, Waterhouse’s resort to the high street for her head-turning gown proved a major surprise. Yet her ravishing H&M Studio number, available to shop on December 7 for $353.70, communicated the very essence of the brand’s elevated holiday collection. “The Studio line homes in on timeless eveningwear pieces – the bias-cut slip dress, the beautifully-cut blazer, the corset – that you turn to time and time again when party season comes around,” explained Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s Head of Design for Womenswear and Waterhouse’s stylist for the evening. Johansson, who collaborated closely with Waterhouse in the lead-up to the big night, added that she was drawn to “her generosity of spirit and confident approach to fashion.”
Indeed, 31-year-old Waterhouse has never been one to play it safe. Her every sartorial turn evinces a spirit of stylish adventure, whether it’s her signature street style pairings or memorable past red carpet moments. When shopping for a dress to debut her pregnancy glow to the world, her choice of an affordable yet show-stopping H&M gown stayed true to form. From its rich red hue to artfully placed ruching that elegantly showcased her bump to the frothy layers of tulle that lent fairytale romance, this was a fashion risk that paid off beautifully.
Still, no look is complete without the perfect beauty prep, which Waterhouse prioritized ahead of her big night out. An appointment with sought-after facialist Fatma Shaheen at Skin Design London was an essential pitstop to restore radiance after a transatlantic flight. Meanwhile, Parisian hairstylist John Nollet, who flew in specially to whip Waterhouse’s cropped locks into shape, trimmed her signature blonde fringe to further frame her face. Finally, dewy skin and a fresh berry lip, with makeup artfully applied by Florrie White, completed the look. While camera flashes inevitably provoke anxiety, Waterhouse had nothing to worry about as she glowed confidently all evening long in her elegant H&M Studio gown.
