It's October, and for movie fans, that means rejoicing in the return of the annual BFI London Film Festival. Every year, A-listers in their droves descend on the capital city to celebrate another year of brilliant filmmaking, and the 2025 edition shows so much promise. Highlights of this year's festival include Jay Kelly starring George Clooney, Bugonia starring Emma Stone, and After The Hunt starring Julia Roberts. So many brilliant films are set to take their time in the spotlight, and for the sartorially-minded, there are so many opportunities for celeb style spotting.
The festival kicked off on Wednesday with the premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – and what an incredibly well-dressed cast. Rachel Weisz made a surprise appearance, supporting her husband Daniel Craig, who leads the cast. She looked incredible in a suit, as did her husband's co-stars Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, and Mila Kunis. But there are so many moments yet to come. Keep scrolling for our favourite looks…
Alexander Skarsgård
Alexander Skarsgård made a (rather fabulous) fashion statement at the Pillion headline gala, wearing a white halterneck top and black tie with leather lace-up trousers.
Jennifer Lawrence at the Die My Love headline gala at the BFI London Film Festival
Jennifer Lawrence
For the premiere of her exciting new psychological thriller, Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence stunned in a figure-hugging black dress, which cut just above the angles with an ever-so-slight flare, and featured a plunging neckline. Very chic!
Imogen Poots at the The Chronology of Water screening at BFI London Film Festival on October 16
Imogen Poots
Imogen Poots looked resplendent at the screening for her new film, directed by Twilight star Kristen Stewart: The Chronology of Water. In a velvet maroon gown, she was the spotlight-stealer of the red carpet.
Rose Byrne at the If I Had Legs I'd Kick You screening during the 69th BFI London Film Festival at the Curzon Mayfair
Rose Byrne
In a more low-key red carpet appearance, Rose Byrne attended a special screening of her new drama, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, looking resplendent in a floor-length strapless gown, which had the most gorgeous bridal white colour and a bow at the front.
Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Winkleman took her Traitors wardrobe to the headline gala screening of Is This Thing On?. She looked so chic in flared black trousers, heels, and a super structured tweed blazer - sublime!
Laura Dern
Laura Dern led the best-dressed stars at the headline gala screening of Is This Thing On?. She looked magnificent in a sweeping black gown with a bejewelled silver corset panel on the front with her strawberry blonde hair in loose waves.
Mia Goth
Mia Goth was so cool and grungy in a sheer mauve gown with a glittering grey eyeshadow and strappy heels at the headline gala screening of Frankenstein.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning was a disco dream at the Sentimental Value screening. She rocked a black sequinned jumpsuit with a scooped neck and piled her blonde tresses up into a high bun - stunning!
Claire Foy
Claire Foy went for a bold Avant-Garde look as she attended the H is for Hawk headline gala. Her mini dress featured the widest shoulder pads imaginable, and she topped off her high-drama look with heavy black eyeliner.
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried attended a screening of The Testament of Ann Lee and looked incredible in a balletic ankle-length dress. The Richard Quinn number featured a large bow adornment on the corset top and a full tulle skirt. It was paired with rhinestone-encrusted heels and a classy diamond necklace.
Emma Stone at the gala screening of Bugonia at Royal Festival Hall during BFI London Film Festival on October 10, 2025
Emma Stone
A truly underrated style icon, Emma Stone looked radiant at the gala screening for her new film, Bugonia, a political thriller in which she stars opposite Jesse Plemons.
The Academy Award winner stunned in a backless floor-length custom gown from Louis Vuitton in a mustard yellow colour, with a matching shawl and her red hair styled into an bob with a deep side part, for a touch of old-school Hollywood glamour.
Amal and George Clooney at the gala screening for Jay Kelly during the BFI London Film Festival at Royal Festival Hall on October 10, 2025
Amal Clooney
Amal Clooney always brings out the most lavish red carpet looks – and for a surprise appearance alongside her husband, George Clooney, for the gala screening of his new film Jay Kelly, she looked stunning.
With hair hair in loose curls and a showgirl shawl for some extra pomp, the 47-year-old Human Rights lawyer wore a sugar pink gown by Tamara Ralph Haute Couture, which featured sequins and glorious fringe detailing.
Ellie Bamber and Kate Moss at the Moss & Freud screening during BFI London Film Festival at Curzon Mayfair on October 10, 2025
Ellie Bamber and Kate Moss
When you're playing one of the most iconic supermodels of all time in a film, it's only right that they should join you on the red carpet! Ellie Bamber, who plays Kate Moss in Moss & Freud, appeared alongside the 51-year-old at the special screening for her new biopic.
While Ellie stunned in a semi-sheer dress with black boots to match, Kate opted for a relaxed white two-piece suit with nude pumps.
Jodie Foster at the A Private Life (Vie Privée) screening at the 69th BFI London Film Festival at the Curzon Mayfair
Jodie Foster
As always, Jodie Foster looked incredibly classy at the screening for her brand-new mystery thriller, A Private Life (Vie Privée), in an all-black three-piece pinstripe suit.
Fala Chen at the Ballad of a Small Player headline gala the 69th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hallat
Fala Chen
Appearing alongside co-stars Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton on the red carpet for Ballad of a Small Player, Fala Chen looked incredibly glamorous in a flowing, silky peach gown with a striking black contrast down the back.
Tilda Swinton at the Ballad of a Small Player headline gala at the 69th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall
Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton looked incredibly suave at the gala screening of Ballad of a Small Player, keeping things simple in a loose white shirt, and a pair of black straight-leg trousers, with a thick black buttoned belt and pointed patent leather shoes to accessorise.
Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig
James Bond star Daniel Craig and his actress wife Rachel Weisz made a joint appearance at the Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery opening gala and were the ultimate power couple. Rachel kept things simple in a black Giorgio Armani suit and white shirt, while Daniel looked dapper in a grey two-piece set and red striped tie.
Glenn Close
Glenn Close looked so glamorous as she took to the Knives Out red carpet in a sparkly Giorgio Armani jumpsuit with a high collar and black velvet gloves. She added platformed heels and statement diamond earrings to up the ante on the drama.
Kerry Washington
Glistening in silver, Kerry Washington brought the sparkle to the Knives Out premiere. Her strapless gown was covered in jewels, and she opted for simple fine hoop earrings to allow the dress to do the talking.
Mila Kunis
Black Swan actress Mila Kunis kept things simple in a strapless black gown featuring a beaded top and puffed skirt, on night one of the festival.