Sydney Sweeney [1] has entered her Barbarella [2] era. Not only is the 25-year-old actor poised to play the space-adventurer in a reboot of the cult film, but she's already taking a futuristic approach to her style in a LaQuan Smith metallic breastplate for the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London on Nov. 16.
The "White Lotus" star [3] hit the red carpet in a bold metallic look that ticked all the fashion boxes. Styled by Molly Dickson [4], Sweeney wore a slim-fit black dress from LaQuan Smith's spring/summer '23 collection. The dress itself featured a mock neck, a single sleeve, and a dramatic train, yet the focal point was the cutout section across the chest and torso. To fill the negative space of the fabric, Sweeney flaunted the aforementioned breastplate. And she's not the only "Euphoria" star [5] to have opted for fashion armor, either; Zendaya [6] sported a similar gold-plated Loewe dress [7] in October 2021.
If you think Sweeney's jaw-dropping look ended at the gown, zoom into the work of her glam squad. Makeup artist Melissa Hernandez [8] added standout shiny accents on her eyes and nails [9], providing the actor with a double dose of eyeliner by teaming the classic black winged look with a second sweep of silver eyeliner on top. Her soft pink lips ensured her eyes were the focus as she glistened at every angle. Glen Coco Oropeza [10] swept her hair into a bun, sitting high on her head, with a front section left to frame her face. Finally, Zola Ganzorigt [11] gave Sweeney cracked-mirror nails, finishing a black manicure with chrome on top in triangular sections to achieve the broken effect. Multiple chunky chrome rings across her fingers further added to the strong chrome details, and she wore a Lady Grey silver ear cuff.
Sweeney's bionic look was undoubtedly a winner, but she wasn't the only celebrity to pull out all the stops for the prestigious event. Daisy Edgar-Jones [12] opted for a sheer metallic Gucci dress, Phoebe Dynevor [13] chose a chic Victoria Beckham co-ord, while Maya Jama added floating eyeliner [14] to her hooded Mônot number. Plus, there was an adorable reunion of the "Heartstopper [15]" cast and a unique meeting between Jack Harlow, Louis Theroux, and Stormzy.
Read ahead to see all the incredible looks from the 2022 GQ Men of the Year Awards.
Sydney Sweeney at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Sweeney wears LaQuan Smith with a Lady Grey ear cuff.
Sydney Sweeney at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Sydney Sweeney at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Sydney Sweeney at GQ Men of the Year 2022
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Alexandra Daddario at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Daddario's asymmetric silver sequin minidress has got us in the mood for party season.
Daisy Edgar-Jones at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The "Normal People" actor opted for a metallic bronze slip dress by Gucci with a sheer skirt.
Daisy Edgar-Jones at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Phoebe Dynevor at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The "Bridgerton [18]" actor opted for a chic black co-ord from Victoria Beckham [19]. The fringed skirt and crop top had matching scalloped hem.
Phoebe Dynevor at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Milly Alcock at GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022
Wearing an oversize blazer dress, the "House of the Dragon" star brought pared-down glamour to the red carpet.
Paul Mescal at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Looking super cool, the Irish actor wore a light-blue shirt with a pinstripe suit.
Emma D'Arcy at GQ Men of the Year 2022
D'Arcy sported new red hair for the red carpet. The "House of the Dragon" actor rocked a leather biker jacket with leather trousers.
Emma D'Arcy at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Jourdan Dunn at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Model Dunn wore a Boss cream trouser suit with no top underneath, adding creamy gold eyeshadow.
Jourdan Dunn at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Jack Harlow at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Harlow performed at the awards and wore an all-black Boss look.
Stormzy at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Fresh from his selfie with Taylor Swift [20] at the MTV EMAs, the rapper opted for a smart navy suit.
Jack Harlow, Louis Theroux, and Stormzy at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Sabrina Dhowre Elba at GQ Men of the Year 2022
A plunging Gucci jumpsuit was the UN Goodwill Ambassador's choice for the evening, teamed with lace opera gloves.
Sabrina Dhowre Elba at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Salma Hayek at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Hayek wowed in a bespoke Vivienne Westwood corseted red gown.
Lucien Laviscount at GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022
Wearing Boss, the "Emily in Paris [21]" actor brought '70s vibes with his oversize shirt collar.
Dustin Lance Black and Tom Daley at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The couple looked oh-so-chic in their stylish black outfits. And Daley's Givenchy Kenny bag is on our wish list.
Tom Daley at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Andrew Garfield at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Actor Garfield was suited and booted with a polka-dot tie.
Maya Jama at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The "Love Island" host wore a Mônot [22] two-piece completed with a hood and matching white floating eyeliner.
Kit Connor and Joe Locke at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The "Heartstopper" costars picked up their awards together.
Kit Connor and Joe Locke at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Yasmin Finney at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The "Doctor Who" star wore a sheer gold lace dress with a leather aviator jacket over the top that was embroidered at the shoulders.
Rochelle Humes at GQ Men of the Year 2022
TV presenter Humes glistened in a mesh Celia Kritharioti dress that exposed a bandeau black top and briefs underneath.
Little Simz at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The Mercury Prize winner looked gorgeous in top-to-toe black.
Little Simz at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Clara Amfo at GQ Men of the Year 2022
Proving a little black dress is always a winner, Amfo stunned in an asymmetric outfit.
Clara Amfo and Ncuti Gatwa at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The presenter and the new "Doctor Who" star posed for snaps.
Sheila Atim at GQ Men of the Year 2022
"The Woman King"'s Atim stunned in a cutout cream dress with blue hair.
Amelia Dimoldenberg at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The YouTube favorite posed in a netted black gown.
Omari Douglas at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The "It's a Sin" star chose a black vest with wide-leg trousers.
Phil Dunster at GQ Men of the Year 2022
A burgundy velvet blazer gave festive vibes for the "Ted Lasso [23]" actor.
Joseph Quinn at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The "Stranger Things [24]" favorite went back to black.
Alex Scott at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The sports presenter chose a graphic chain-mail dress with a mock neck.
John Boyega at GQ Men of the Year 2022
A cream Boss suit worn over a cream turtleneck knit was the winning ensemble for "The Woman King"'s Boyega.
Jodie Harsh at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The DJ took to the decks for the GQ Men of the Year Awards afterparty.
Arlo Parks at GQ Men of the Year 2022
The singer chose a monochrome outfit brightened up with red hair.
Sebastian Croft at GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022
The "Heartstopper" star chose a short suit with pulled-up white socks.
Leah Williamson at GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022
The soccer star tucked a Gucci sheer lace top into high-waist, wide-leg trousers.