Amanda Holden made every camera turn her way on Monday evening as she swept onto the navy carpet at the Fashion Awards — but this time, she wasn’t alone. Walking beside her was her 19-year-old daughter, Lexi, who is steadily carving out her own path in the modelling world. Yet even with a budding model at her side, it was the 54-year-old presenter who delivered the night’s most gasp-worthy moment.
A Bold Look That Set Social Media Alight
Amanda arrived at London’s Royal Albert Hall in a glossy black satin gown featuring a dramatic bottom cut-out — a statement detail shaped by a sculpted bow peplum that spotlighted her famously slender waist. Confident and playful, she twirled for photographers in her patent black Louboutins, turning the back of the dress into the star of a mini fashion performance.
Lexi, meanwhile, embraced classic elegance in an off-the-shoulder satin dress delicately embellished with beading across the skirt. The rising model looked poised and effortlessly polished, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her mother like a seasoned red-carpet pro.
Lexi’s Career Rising — But Her Priorities Remain Grounded
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The eye-catching dress had a revealing bottom cut-out, with a bow peplum highlighting her slender waist
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Amanda appeared in her element as she twirled for the cameras in her patent black Louboutins to show off the back of her dress
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Lexi wore a fitted off the shoulder satin dress which had intricate beading on the skirt
Despite the growing buzz around her modelling career, Lexi hasn’t lost sight of her studies. Speaking to the Daily Mail last month, she said she is “very focused on uni and doing a good job,” choosing to keep her world simple, close-knit, and rooted in the things she loves most — friends, family, and her creative projects.
Often referred to as Amanda’s “mini-me,” Lexi has inherited not only her mother’s features but also her confidence on camera. The pair have showcased their matching taste before — most memorably when they wore coordinating bikinis during a holiday in August.
“We both love fashion,” Lexi shared. “Mum is always there to cheer me on, give advice, and let me find my own path. I’m very lucky — she’s the best.”
A ‘Cool Mum’ Moment on One of Fashion’s Biggest Nights
Amanda has long held the unofficial title of “cool mum,” and Lexi’s glowing praise only reinforces it. Supportive, stylish, and unapologetically fun, Amanda is a favourite among her daughter’s friend group, too.
Inside the Royal Albert Hall, Amanda continued her fashion reign, posing confidently with soft waves framing her bronzed complexion. The Fashion Awards — one of the most prestigious nights in the international style calendar — once again welcomed the industry’s brightest stars, from global icons to emerging designers.
A Night Steeped in Fashion History
Now a fixture at the Royal Albert Hall since 2016, the annual ceremony celebrates both established and rising talent from around the world. What began in 1989 as the British Fashion Awards has evolved into a globally recognised event. Through the decades, its carpets have been graced by legends: Princess Diana, the Spice Girls, Vivienne Westwood, Karl Lagerfeld, and countless others.
This year’s show was hosted by actor Colman Domingo, who honoured British fashion by stepping out in Burberry.
And in the middle of it all — twirling, laughing, and unmissably radiant — stood Amanda Holden, proving once again why she remains one of Britain’s most enduring style forces.
