Princess Catherine Rewears Gucci at BAFTAs

- The Gucci gown was first worn by the Princess of Wales in 2019 to a 100 Women in Finance gala dinner at the V&A Museum. - This is not the first time the Princess has reworn a gown to the BAFTAs; in 2023, she wore a reworked version of a white one-shouldered Alexander McQueen gown she had previously worn in 2019. - The choice to rewear outfits is part of a broader trend on the red carpet, with celebrities like Cate Blanchett, Jane Fonda, and Joaquin Phoenix also repeating looks to promote sustainability. - For its 2026 appearance, the Gucci gown was accessorized with Queen Elizabeth's Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings and Queen Mary's Art Deco Choker Bracelet. - The gown was a custom design from Alessandro Michele's tenure at Gucci. - Prince William, who has been President of BAFTA since 2010, coordinated with his wife by wearing a burgundy velvet evening jacket from Emporio Armani. - The "Green Carpet Challenge" is an initiative that has been encouraging celebrities to wear sustainable and re-worn outfits to major events for years. - The trend of sustainable red carpet fashion also includes wearing vintage pieces, with stars like Zendaya and Margot Robbie opting for archival looks from Versace and Chanel, respectively.