Nicola Coughlan embodied her Bridgerton character as she stepped out onto the Fashion Awards red carpet in a dramatic ballgown on Monday evening.

The actress, 37, who plays Penelope Featherington in the Netflix drama, looked nothing short of sensational as she graced the star-studded event in a black off-the-shoulder ensemble, featuring a statement satin blue skirt.

She accessorised with a glitzy pair of silver hoop earrings, but opted not to wear a necklace, instead letting the dress speak for itself.

Nicola added an array of chunky silver rings before slicking her blonde locks back into a neat updo.

The Derry Girls star opted for an equally dramatic eye makeup look, boasting bold black eyeliner and sparkly eyeshadow.

She posed up a storm outside before heading into the stylish event with the other A-Listers in attendance.

Nicola Coughlan embodied her Bridgerton character as she stepped out onto the Fashion Awards red carpet in a dramatic ballgown on Monday evening

The actress, 37, looked nothing short of sensational as she graced the star-studded event in a black off-the-shoulder ensemble, featuring a statement satin blue skirt

The Fashion Awards, presented by jewellery brand Pandora, returned to the iconic London venue the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening.

The event unites the global fashion community in London, the home of fashion and creativity, to amplify leaders of change, celebrate excellence and support the next generation of creative talent.

It serves as the main fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.

Hosted for the second year in a row by Maya Jama and Kojey Radical, the star-studded event will see Tom Ford win the Outstanding Achievement Award and Issa Rae bag the Pandora Leader of Change Award.

Caroline Rush, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council, said: ‘We are delighted that Maya and Kojey are returning as the co-hosts this year. It was a pleasure to watch them on stage last year, their love and support of British fashion and emerging talent makes them the perfect duo for the job.

‘I am really looking forward to seeing their dynamic energy on stage again as we celebrate the year in fashion.’

Rapper and fashion icon A$AP Rocky will be honoured as a Cultural Innovator after being part of many high profile campaigns this year as well as making his Paris Fashion Week debut.

The gong celebrates a leading innovator and imagemaker in the entertainment industry, who over the course of the year, has created viral fashion moments which have had a profound impact on the fashion industry and wider culture.

She accessorised with a glitzy pair of silver hoop earrings, but opted not to wear a necklace, instead letting the dress speak for itself

Nicola added an array of chunky silver rings before slicking her blonde locks back into a neat updo

The Derry Girls star opted for an equally dramatic eye makeup look, boasting bold black eyeliner and sparkly eyeshado

Chairman, Chief Executive and Creative Director of Moncler S.p.A., Remo Ruffini, will receive the Trailblazer Award for his contribution to the fashion industry.

Gucci will receive a Special Recognition Award for the ‘We Will Always Have London’, a campaign by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno captured by pH๏τographer and activist, Nan Goldin.

There are 15 awards up for grabs, including Designer of the Year, Model of the Year, British Menswear Designer of the Year, and British Womenswear Designer of the Year.

In the running for Model of the Year are Alva Claire, Anok Yai, Alex Consani, Liu Wen, Amelia Gray and Mona Tougaard.

Meanwhile John Galliano, Miuccia Prada, Jonathan Anderson, Chemena Kamali, Pieter Mulier and Rick Owens are nominated for Designer of the Year.

Nicola’s red carpet appearance comes after a sneak peek at her latest project was revealed. 

The actress will be starring in a live action adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved The Faraway Tree.

Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.

There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.

She posed up a storm outside before heading into the stylish event with the other A-Listers in attendance