Braless Alexa Chung sizzles in a plunging sequinned jumpsuit at the star-studded re-opening of the National Portrait Gallery
Alexa Chung looked nothing short of sensational as she hit the red carpet at the star-studded re-opening of the National Portrait Gallery in London on Tuesday.
The TV personality, 39, went braless beneath a black sequinned jumpsuit which hugged every inch of her gorgeous figure.
Alexa’s ensemble boasted a racy plunging bodice which teased a hint of sideboob and she completed the look with quirky black heels.
She accentuated her features with a natural make-up look and wore her brunette tresses in loose beachy waves.
The stunner totted her essentials in a black Miu Miu bag and oozed confidence as she posed for the cameras.
Sexy: Alexa Chung, 39, looked nothing short of sensational as she hit the red carpet at the star-studded re-opening of the National Portrait Gallery in London on Tuesday
Stunner: The TV personality went braless beneath a black sequinned jumpsuit
Wow: the saucy ensemble hugged every inch of her sensational figure
Also at the event was pop sensation Paloma Faith, 41, who looked angelic in a white chiffon frock.
The outfit boasted a high neck with puff sleeves and ribbons as well as matching opera gloves.
Paloma carried a work of art with her eye-catching bag that was made from clear perspex and blue silk.
Opting for a dewey make-up look she styled her blonde tresses into loose curls and slipped her feet into heels that sported large ribbons.
Girls’ Aloud’s Nicola Roberts, 37, also made a stylish arrival and showcased her trim figure in a black cut-out gown.
The chic halterneck dress featured a long dramatic train as well as a racy thigh-high split and teased a hint of the beauty’s figure.
Nicola carried a black trunk handbag and styled her auburn locks loose as they tumbled down her shoulders.
The National Portrait Gallery is re-opening its doors to the public following a three-year refurbishment programme.
Glam: She accentuated her features with a natural make-up look and wore her brunette tresses in loose beachy waves
Bag lady: The stunner totted her essentials in a black Miu Miu bag and oozed confidence as she posed for the cameras
Beaming: Alexa was all smiles at the invite only event
Statuesque: The outfit accentuated the stunners statuesque figure
Glam: Also at the event was pop sensation Paloma Faith, 41, who looked angelic in a white chiffon frock
Angelic: The outfit boasted a high neck with puff sleeves and ribbons as well as matching opera gloves
Quirky: Paloma carried a work of art with her eye-catching bag that was made from clear perspex and blue silk
Stylish: Girls’ Aloud’s Nicola Roberts, 37, also made a stylish arrival and showcased her trim figure in a black cut-out gown
Chic: The chic halterneck dress featured a long dramatic train as well as a racy thigh-high split and teased a hint of the beauty’s figure
Strawberry blonde: Nicola carried a black trunk handbag and styled her auburn locks loose as they tumbled down her shoulders
Pose: Nicola posed from every angle to show off her outfit
The gallery closed its doors in March 2020, and has undergone the biggest transformation in it’s history.
With new doors incorporating 45 carved brass panels, representing ‘every woman, throughout time’.
The Princess of Wales chatted all things art with Sir Paul McCartney as she opened the gallery earlier in the morning.
She had a fit of the giggles as ‘Macca’, 81, who has his own photographic exhibition opening there next week focusing on The Beatles in 1963 to 64, joked about whether his wife would have been born then.
At 63, she would have been born in 1959 and reassured him she had been.
Upon arrival this morning, the Princess stuck to the theme of the occasion and opted for a £450 Self Portrait white midi dress with a pleated skirt and a white boucle tweed jacket as she arrived at the National Portrait Gallery.
Beaming as she arrived, the mother-of-three opted for simple pearl teardrop earrings and wore her thick brunette locks down in a bouncy blow-dry.
She opted for her black £620 Aquazzura pumps, which are also favoured by the Duchess of Sussex.
Hollywood glamour! Courtney Love looked gorgeous in a form fitting silver lace gown with matching cape
Beauty: She wore a classic make-up look with her blonde tresses swept high into a bun
Say cheese: Dr Nicholas Cullinan posed with Courtney
Let the music play: Courtney appeared in her element behind the DJ deck
Low key: Rose Ayling-Ellis nailed casual chic at the swanky event
Perfection: She wore an oversized black blazer which she teamed with jeans and trainers
Radiant: She sported a radiant make-up look with her hair styled loose
Fashion icon: Bianca Jagger, 78, looked sensational in all white complete with and bejewelled beret
Model credentials: Former supermodel Bianca appeared at ease in front of the cameras
To accessorise, she carried a simple but classic black quilted Chanel clutch bag.
Sir Paul, in his customary suit and trainers, greeted the princess with a handshake and introduced Kate to his wife, Nancy.
‘Hello, nice to meet you too,’ the princess said. McCartney told her that the NPG staff ‘had been amazing here, really they’ve been great’.
‘It’s amazing how long the planning is, how many conversations happen pre everything,’ Kate replied. ‘That’s true,’ the star said.
Explaining more about his exhibition, McCartney said it focused on a very specific period, 1963 to 1964. ‘When you weren’t even born’, he said, smiling, to the royal.
Smarty pants: Actor Russell Tovey cut a suave figure in a tailored blue suit
Lot of look! Grayson Perry (left) dressed to impress alongside wife Phillipa (right)
Night out: GBBO judge Prue Leith attended with husband John Playfair
Hello! Artist Tracey Emin looked chic in a smart black suit
Icon: British national treasure Stephen Fry also attended the event
Vibrant: Janet Street Porter cut a bright figure in lime green trousers
Stunning: Nicola Roberts looked gorgeous in a black cut out gown
It comes after Alexa Chung sparked rumours she was engaged to beau Tom Sturridge earlier this month.
The model was spotted grocery shopping with her 37-year-old boyfriend in Notting Hill on Monday, during which she wore a gold ring on her engagement finger while she was also seen on pal Pixie Geldof’s Instagram story with the ring on show.
While stepping out, Alexa was looking typically edgy with a battered leather jacket and loose-fitting jeans, while Tom also went for indie cool.
Tom, who stars in Netflix fantasy drama series The Sandman, was previously engaged to actress Sienna Miller, 41, with whom he has daughter, Marlowe, 10.
The son of award-winning film director Charles Sturridge, Tom seems open to marriage, while Alexa for her part, previously mused: ‘I just don’t get why marriage is different from non-marriage — I just don’t get it.’
Wow: Footballer Ella Ross turned heads in a purple figure-hugging gown
Golden girl: She also wore statement making gold earrings and a black crocodile skin bag with matching gold chain
Leggy: Socialite Leila Russack put on a very leggy display in a tiny white lace mini-dress
Pop of colour: She also wore a bright orange kimono that was adorned with stylish embroidery
Star-studded: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber was another celeb hitting the red carpet
Plaid: He layered a plaid jacket over a powder blue shirt
Red carpet: Malala Yousafzai looked lovely in a peach co-ord
Funky:Both Ian Hislop (left) and Jon Snow (right) sported funky ties
Former: Former MP and reality star Matt Hancock cut a casual figure
Summery: He wore a loose fitting white shirt over slate trousers
Her spokesperson declined to comment. The couple went public with their romance last July when they attended day seven of the Wimbledon Championships.
In a nod to their very unique set-up, in their first public outing, they were joined by Sienna, who looked joyous while sitting in front of the couple.
Tom and Sienna previously dated for four years and split in 2015. They are still on good terms, with Sienna calling Tom her ‘best friend’.
She has given her seal of approval for her ex and Alexa and in December told Vogue UK: ‘I’m really happy for them. It’s genuinely lovely.
The Layer Cake actress even joked about their co-parenting situation and revealed that their daughter Marlowe has brought one of Alexa’s jumpers home, which she has since claimed for herself. Sienna quipped: ‘I’ve got one upstairs!’
Designer: Fashion icon Karen Millen looked gorgeous in a black dress with white embroidery
Fellas: Paul Smith (left) was joined on the red carpet by Ozwald Boateng (right)
Attendees: Adam Morse and Julia Varvara donned bright suits for their night out
Following their split in 2015, it was claimed they had different goals.
A source said: ‘Tom wanted to get married and have more children. Sienna didn’t. This year everything exploded with Tom in London and Sienna leading a separate life in the US and [her appearance at] Cannes’.
Alexa meanwhile has enjoyed a slew of high-profile romances.
Her exes include Alex Turner, Alexander Skarsgård, Orson Fry, Albert Hammond Jr., Faris Badwan, Faris Badwan and Theo Hutchcraft.
In 2018, she spoke to Porter about marriage, saying: ‘I just don’t get why marriage is different from non-marriage — I just don’t get it … I think having a partner in life must be quite nice but I don’t need a wedding day per se’.
Opening: The Princess of Wales (left) opened the gallery alongside Paul McCartney (centre) and his wife Nancy (right)
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