Angela Bassett made a white-jot entrance at Chanel’s annual dinner hosted with Charles Finch in London, held ahead of the 2023 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). This year, the event featured a guest list including Michelle Yeoh, Lily James, Lily Allen, Naomi Ackie and Austin Butler.
On Saturday night, Bassett arrived to 5 Hertford Street for the occasion in a bright white suit. The “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” star’s outfit for the occasion consisted of a white three-piece suit, featuring a cropped vest, lapeled tailcoat and wide-leg trousers. The matching trio was accented with rounded gold heart-shaped buttons — providing it with a whimsical touch — and worn sans-top for a sharp finish.
Angela Bassett attends the Charles Finch x CHANEL Pre-BAFTA Dinner at 5 Hertford Street in London, England on Feb. 18, 2023. CREDIT: Mike Marsland/WireImage
When it came to shoes, Bassett’s shoes could not be seen. The “Otherhood” actress‘ style likely featured a heeled pump or platform silhouette — two of her most-worn styles over the years. However, her outfit’s key accessory could be seen: Alexis Bittar’s $745 Lucite Quad handbag — a flap-style handbag crafted from metallic gold crocodile-embossed leather, featuring a geometric silhouette with a gleaming clear lucite handle.
The sculptural piece provided a focal statement, matching Bassett’s suit’s trim while complementing her jewelry: hammered gold statement earrings and a swirling cocktail ring, as well as Bittar’s crystal-encrusted $245 Solanales Wave ring.
Alexis Bittar’s Lucite Quad handbag. CREDIT: Courtesy of Alexis Bittar
Among the top nominees are “All Quiet on the Western Front” (14), followed by “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Everything Everywhere All At Once” (10 nods each) and “Elvis” (9).
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