Gold fringe and a jewelled heart: the looks at the Albies in the Natural History Museum
At the Clooney Foundation for Justice gala in London, Amal Clooney wore gold-fringed Gucci and Laura Dern a Stella McCartney velvet gown with a jewelled heart.
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The Clooney Foundation for Justice presented the Albies for the fifth time on 9 October at London's Natural History Museum. Awarded since 2022, the prizes are named after Justice Albie Sachs. This year's honourees were photojournalist Lynsey Addario, Malawian girls' rights advocate Vanessa Mwangala and the Congolese organisation Justice Plus. Graham Norton hosted, with Gucci and Charlotte Tilbury as partners.
Host Amal Clooney wore a custom off-the-shoulder Gucci gown covered in sequins, with long fringe running from the waist to the floor, paired with gold Paris Texas slingbacks. Laura Dern arrived in a strapless black velvet gown from Stella McCartney's Fall/Winter 2026 collection. On the bodice, a mosaic of coloured stones formed a heart; she added a Cartier Baignoire watch.
Felicity Jones chose Alessandra Rich from the Spring 2027 collection, and Isla Fisher a dress by Rebecca Vallance. Hannah Waddingham wore a gown created with costume designer Sharon Gilham. Other guests included Brad Pitt, Emma Thompson and Anna Wintour. George Clooney appeared in a black tuxedo with a bow tie. Loose waves dominated the hair: Amal Clooney wore her long hair with golden highlights in soft waves, while Laura Dern paired tousled waves with face-framing bangs.