All eyes were on actress Naomi Ackie on Monday night as she stepped out at London's Ham Yard Hotel to attend the gala screening of I Want To Dance With Somebody, not only because of her starring role in the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, but also on account of her unrivalled red carpet game.
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'Tis the season for pulling out all the stops – a sartorial concept that Naomi proved she is more than familiar with. Between filming alongside Robert Pattinson for a new film by Bong Joon-ho (director of cinematic smash hit Parasite) and writing her own picture, the 30-year-old has been super busy recently, but luckily, she was able to spend some time during in the lead up to Christmas celebrating her most high-profile acting role to date.
© Photo: Getty ImagesNaomi looked nothing short of phenomenal on Monday night as she rocked up to the gala screening of I Want To Dance With Somebody in a floor-length gown that looked as though it had been crafted from liquid metal.
Directed by Kasi Lemmons, I Want To Dance With Somebody is a biographical musical film based on the life of global singing sensation Whitney Houston.
Just last week the actress sported the most striking crystal-encrusted couture gown, courtesy of Daniel Roseberry (creative director of Schiaparelli) at the New York screening, and yet again Naomi turned to lustrous metallics to mark the occasion.
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© Photo: Getty ImagesHer deep silver lamé gown paid homage to the 1980s style icon via a fierce shoulder pad moment – one of the fashion trends that came to define the decade. Whitney's strong penchant for an enhanced shoulder silhouette is well documented, and so Naomi's tribute felt utterly fitting.
Featuring a sultry thigh-split, side ruching and a dramatic flowing train, her gown nodded to yet another 1980s style icon via a statement hood. Grace Jones would be proud.
© Photo: Getty ImagesAlso in attendance was Naomi's co-star Stanley Tucci looked suave in a grey checked suit and a bronze tie. The esteemed actor plays music executive Clive Davis (who helped discover Whitney), who in real life actually serves as one of the film's producers. How very meta.
Craving more 1980s fashion trends? You don't have to wait long, I Want To Dance With Somebody releases in UK cinemas on 23 December. Cue the shell suits…
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