EXCLUSIVE LOOK INTO LOUIS VUITTON’S SAVOIR-FAIRE AT BAFTA 2026
editor MAREK BARTEK
Where there is a great event, there is Louis Vuitton, and this year’s BAFTA was no exception. On the star-studded carpet, Louis Vuitton delivered a masterclass on not only in aesthetics but also in craftsmanship that has been woven into the Maison’s DNA ever since its inception in 1854.
Below we bring you an exclusive look into savoir-faire of some of the most beautiful looks of last night!
CHASE INFINITI
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Chase Infiniti stepped out in a striking burgundy jersey crêpe gown, cut off the shoulder and anchored by a structured bustier. The silhouette blooms dramatically into a sculptural, flower-shaped hem, engineered with an internal crinoline to achieve its undulating shape. Paired with matching burgundy satin pumps, the look took nearly 400 hours to be made, and explores the play on sensuality, romanticism and architectural precision.
ALICIA VIKANDER
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Alicia Vikander’s blue double silk satin and silk crepe two-piece look, featured a fully multicoloured embroidered top paired with a matching long column skirt and silver metallic platforms.
A true feat of hand embroidery, the bodice required 275 hours of work by 10 skilled artisans, while the skirt took 682 hours and five artisans to complete. Crafted using traditional Aari and zardozi techniques, the piece incorporates an extraordinary array of materials: 2,010 square stones, 3,050 round stones, 860 navette stones, 100 grams of multicoloured peanut beads, 890 drop elements, 1,580 Minakari enamel details in bespoke shapes, 280 grams of silver beads, and 25 grams of silver sequins. Each component was hand-applied, underscoring the house’s exceptional dedication to masterful delivery.
RENATE REINSVE
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Renate Reinsve wore a black stretch velvet long gown featuring a trompe-l’œil two-piece effect, paired with black satin pumps. The design combines a straight neckline with an asymmetrical cut-out on one side, subtly revealing the skin at both the front and back. The skirt sits low on the waist, falling into a sleek, fitted silhouette that enhances the gown’s sensual, elongated line. Crafted in supple stretch velvet, the look balances graphic elements with seductive allure, creating a refined yet quietly daring evening statement.
ERIN DOHERTY
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Erin Doherty delivered dark goddess on the carpet when she stepped out in a midnight blue silk faille gown with a deep V-neckline and backless fitted bodice, styled with black satin pumps. The sharply tailored bodice defines the waist before expanding into a sculptural skirt composed of 14 pleated panels radiating outward in inverted geometric cone shapes—structured at the top and softening toward their pointed ends. The result is a dramatic, powerful silhouette that marries couture craftsmanship with a futuristic edge. Requiring more than 450 hours of work and assembled almost entirely by hand, the gown stands as a testament to meticulous construction and rigorous attention to detail.