2026 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

On Thursday(November 5th) the 2026 Harper's Bazaar Women of The Year Awards were held at the Claridge's Hotel in London.

Cate Blanchett and Elizabeth Debicki posed together with Cate wearing a MARY KATRANTZOU RESORT 2027 dress. Cate wore the designer's ‘Devana’ dress in the Kintsugi Myth Azurite print. The gown pairs a star-studded black bodice with an elaborate, painterly landscape skirt of swirling blues and golden trees. Finished with sparkling neckline embellishments and LOUIS VUITTON jewels, it’s a brilliant reminder of why she remains an unmatched red-carpet legend. Elizabeth wore a SUSIE CAVE WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS dress which was accessorized with SHAUN LEANE jewelry and LARROUDE heels. Described as an ''Arctic Swan Wrapped in Velvet,'' the gown featured a long, narrow silhouette contrasted with an extravagant, plush white feather trim around the shoulders. Her look leaned into a quiet, dramatic elegance. 

Taylor Russell wore a CONNOR IVES FALL 2026 black leather paillettes skirt suit. The ensemble highlights the label's signature approach to sustainable and upcycled fashion on the red carpet. This ensemble is eye-catching and I think it works on Taylor. However, I think the black opaque tights are way too heavy with it and those FERRAGAMO bi-color pumps wouldn't have been my first choice. 

Gugu Mbatha-Raw wore an artful, romantic piece from the ERDEM PRE-FALL 2026 collection. The pink silk-draped lace panel dress layered with a wool coat. Gugu wore her signature pulled-back updo, which I don't think works with the tone on the dress. But honestly, I don't think that I like the dress in general. 

Annabelle Wallis wore a ZIMMERMANN FALL 2026 wine velvet cutout gown. The deep, rich shade of wine was an absolute dream against her blonde hair and provided the perfect seasonal warmth for a chilly November evening. She elevated the romantic, textured velvet piece with high-impact accessories, anchoring the ensemble with a striking TIFFANY & CO. yellow gold Elsa Peretti Bone cuff. Her look was balanced, with contemporary cutouts with classic, regal elegance.

Isla Fisher made a striking, romantic statement wearing the DE LA VALI 'Zephyra' chocolate brown lace and tulle maxi dress. To complete the dramatic look, the gown's rich espresso hue provided an unexpected yet harmonious contrast with a classic bold red lip and her signature red hair. She elevated her high-fashion romantic look by accessorizing with brilliant emerald earrings which topped off her look. 

Letitia Wright returned to the carpet wearing a PRADA SPRING 2027 ensemble which featured a black short-sleeve textured top and an architectural layered, skirt-within-a-skirt. This is a striking departure from her signature sharp tailoring which she does so well. Finished with CARTIER jewels and elevated footwear, it was an avant-garde pivot that proved she's never afraid to let fashion play with proportions.

Mikey Madison wore a custom CHRISTIAN DIOR FALL 2026 silver-grey strapless midi/tea-length gown in silk and wool jacquard featuring a subtle tonal floral (anemone) pattern, a structured bodice, and a 1950s-inspired tulip/balloon overskirt reminiscent of Christian Dior’s classic ''New Look.''  Instead of a plain evening pump, she styled the muted silver dress with the vibrant, hand-painted ''Dior Flora'' heel sandals from the same collection, which was decorated with a crystal-accented metal flower. TIFFANY & CO jewelry finished up her quiet, elevated elegant look.

Sam Taylor-Johnson who was an honoree, wore a SAINT LAURENT RESORT 2025 outfit. True to the Parisian house’s nocturnal, minimalist aesthetic, the ensemble balanced tailored structure with effortless cool. She completed the evening with a soft, radiant glam look.

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