Alexa Chung looked nothing short of sensational as she walked the red carpet at the star-studded reopening of the National Portrait Gallery in London on Tuesday.
The 39-year-old TV personality went braless under a sequined black jumpsuit that flattered every inch of her gorgeous figure.
Alexa’s ensemble featured a racy, plunging top that accentuated a touch of sideboob, and she completed the look with fancy black heels.
She accentuated her features with a natural makeup look and wore her brunette tresses in loose beachy waves.
Packing her essentials into a black Miu Miu bag, the head-turner exuded confidence as she posed for the cameras.
Sexy: Alexa Chung, 39, looked nothing short of sensational as she walked the red carpet at the star-studded reopening of the National Portrait Gallery in London on Tuesday
The stunner: The TV personality went braless under a sequined black jumpsuit
Wow: The cheeky ensemble flattered every inch of her sensational figure
Also attending the event was pop sensation Paloma Faith, 41, who looked angelic in a white chiffon dress.
The outfit featured a stand-up collar with puff sleeves and ties, and matching opera gloves.
Paloma carried a work of art with her eye-catching clear Plexiglas and blue silk bag.
Going for a fresh makeup look, she styled her blonde tresses into loose curls and slipped on heels with big ties.
Girls’ Aloud’s Nicola Roberts, 37, also looked stylish, showcasing her slim figure in a cutout black dress.
The chic halterneck dress featured a long, dramatic train and a classy thigh-high slit, flattering the beauty’s figure.
Carrying a black handbag, Nicola let her auburn locks fall loose as they fell over her shoulders.
After a three-year renovation program, the National Portrait Gallery reopens its doors to the public.
Glamorous: She accentuated her features with a natural makeup look and wore her brunette tresses in loose beachy waves
Bag lady: Packing her essentials into a black Miu Miu bag, the head-turner exuded confidence as she posed for the cameras
Beaming: Alexa smiled at the invitation-only event
Statuesque: The outfit accentuated the stunner’s statuesque figure
Glamour: Also attending the event was pop sensation Paloma Faith, 41, who looked angelic in a white chiffon dress
Angelic: The outfit featured a high collar with puff sleeves and ties, and matching opera gloves
Whimsical: Paloma carried a work of art with her eye-catching clear Plexiglas and blue silk bag
Stylish: Girls’ Aloud’s Nicola Roberts, 37, also looked stylish, showcasing her slim figure in a cutout black dress
Chic: The chic halterneck dress featured a long, dramatic train and a classy thigh-high slit, flattering the beauty’s figure
Strawberry blonde: Carrying a black handbag, Nicola combed her auburn locks loosely as they fell over her shoulders
Pose: Nicola posed from all angles to show off her outfit
The gallery closed its doors in March 2020 and has seen the biggest transformation in its history.
Featuring new doors with 45 carved brass panels depicting “each woman through the ages”.
The Princess of Wales chatted to Sir Paul McCartney about all things art as she opened the gallery early this morning.
She burst into giggles when “Macca,” 81, who is opening his own photo exhibition there next week, focusing on The Beatles in 1963-64, joked about whether his wife would have been born then.
At 63, she would have been born in 1959 and assured him it was her.
Staying on topic for the occasion when she arrived this morning, the Princess opted for a £450 Self Portrait white midi dress with a pleated skirt and a white bouclé tweed jacket on arrival at the National Portrait Gallery.
Upon arrival, the mother-of-three was radiant, opted for simple pearl drop earrings and wore her thick brunette locks blow-dried loose.
She opted for her £620 black Aquazzura pumps, which are also popular with the Duchess of Sussex.
Hollywood glamour! Courtney Love looked stunning in a silver lace bodycon dress with a matching cape
Beauty: She wore classic makeup and wore her blonde locks tied up in a bun
Restrained: Rose Ayling-Ellis ensured casual chic at the sophisticated event
Perfection: She wore an oversized black blazer which she paired with jeans and trainers
Radiant: She wore radiant makeup and her hair was styled loose
Fashion icon: Bianca Jagger, 78, looked sensational in all white with a jeweled beret
Model credentials: Former supermodel Bianca appeared relaxed in front of the cameras
She accessorized with a simple but classic black quilted Chanel clutch.
Sir Paul, dressed in his usual suit and sneakers, greeted the princess with a handshake and introduced Kate to his wife Nancy.
“Hello, nice to meet you,” said the princess. McCartney told her that the NPG staff “were great here, really great.”
“It’s amazing how long the planning takes and how many conversations there are above all,” Kate replied. “That’s right,” said the star.
McCartney elaborated on his exhibition, saying it focused on a very specific period, 1963-1964. “When you weren’t even born,” he said, smiling to the king.
Smart pants: Actor Russell Tovey cut a dapper figure in a tailored blue suit
Lots of looks! Grayson Perry (left) impresses along with his wife Phillipa (right)
Going out: GBBO judge Prue Leith was in attendance with husband John Playfair
Hello! Artist Tracey Emin looked chic in a chic black suit
Icon: British national treasure Stephen Fry also attended the event
This comes after Alexa Chung sparked rumors earlier this month that she was engaged to boyfriend Tom Sturridge.
The model was spotted grocery shopping with her boyfriend, 37, in Notting Hill on Monday. She wore a gold ring on her engagement finger and was also seen wearing the ring on her friend Pixie Geldof’s Instagram story.
Stepping out, Alexa looked typically edgy in a worn leather jacket and loose-fitting jeans, while Tom also opted 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.
Tom, the son of award-winning film director Charles Sturridge, seems open-minded about marriage, while Alexa previously mused, ‘I just don’t understand why marriage is any different than non-marriage – I just don’t get it.’
Wow: Footballer Ella Ross turned heads in a purple bodycon dress
Golden girl: She also sported statement gold earrings and a black crocodile leather bag with a matching gold chain
Leggy: Socialite Leila Russack sported very leggy in a tiny white lace mini dress
Splash of color: She also wore a bright orange kimono that was adorned with stylish embroidery
Star-studded: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber was another celebrity to walk the red carpet
Plaid: He wore a plaid jacket over a powder blue shirt
Red carpet: Malala Yousafzai looked adorable in a peachy co-ord
Funky: Both Ian Hislop (left) and Jon Snow (right) wore funky ties
Former: Former MP and reality star Matt Hancock cut a casual figure
Summery: He wore a loose-fitting white shirt over slate gray pants
Her spokesman declined to comment. The couple went public with their romance last July while attending the seventh day of the Wimbledon Championships.
In a nod to their unique mood, they were joined in their first public appearance by Sienna, who looked cheerful as she sat in front of the couple.
Tom and Sienna previously dated four years and split in 2015. They still get along well, with Sienna calling Tom her “best friend.”
Lending her seal of approval to her ex and Alexa, she told Vogue UK in December: “I’m really happy for her.” It’s really beautiful.
The Layer Cake actress even joked about their co-parenting situation, revealing that her daughter Marlowe brought home one of Alexa’s sweaters, which she has since claimed as her own. Sienna quipped, “I have one upstairs!”
Designer: Fashion icon Karen Millen looked stunning in a black dress with white embroidery
Fellas: Paul Smith (left) was joined by Ozwald Boateng (right) on the red carpet.
Participants: Adam Morse and Julia Varvara wore light colored suits for their evening
After 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. Everything exploded this year when Tom lived in London and Sienna lived apart in the US [her appearance at] Cannes’.
Alexa has now had a string of high-profile romance novels behind her.
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 understand why marriage is any different than non-marriage — I just don’t get it… I think having a partner in life must be quite nice.” , but I don’t understand it.’ ‘I don’t need a wedding day per se’.
Opening: The Princess of Wales (left) opened the gallery together with Paul McCartney (centre) and his wife Nancy (right)