The Serpentine Gallery Summer Party

The stars and fashion darlings descended on Kensington Gardens in their best frocks for this year's Serpentine Gallery summer soiree

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The stars and fashion darlings descended on Kensington Gardens in their best frocks for this year's Serpentine Gallery summer soiree

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton

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Mischa Barton added a touch of Hollywood glamour to the annual Serpentine Gallery summer party held in Hyde Park. The starlet's nude, floor-sweeping gown definitely set the fashion bar high for the other celebrity guests at the exclusive soiree.

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton

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Looking healthy and radiant, Mischa topped off her natural make-up with a pop of red lippy to mingle with the high society guests of London.

CELEBRITY BEAUTY: EVERYONE'S WEARING RED LIPS

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton

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Looking healthy and radiant, Mischa topped off her natural make-up with a pop of red lippy to mingle with the high society guests of London.

CELEBRITY BEAUTY: EVERYONE'S WEARING RED LIPS

Holly Valance

Holly Valance

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Holly Valance turned up at the Serpentine Gallery in a fun-packed glittering Dolce&Gabbana number, nude Christian Louboutins and poker straight hair.

Holly Valance and Nick Candy

Holly Valance and Nick Candy

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The former Neighbours star was joined by her businessman fiance Nick Candy, who scrubbed up well in a form-fitting suit by Dolce&Gabbana.

Amber Le Bon

Amber Le Bon

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The stunning Amber Le Bon complemented her lovely skin tone with a floaty Leon Max olive green frock which draped over her curves perfectly. She teamed the dress with Nicholas Kirkwood heels and Faberge necklace.

Olivia Grant

Olivia Grant

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Actress Olivia Grant got into the summer spirit of things by wearing a bright orange asymmetrical gown by Leon Max as she posed in London's charming Hyde Park.

Amber Atherton

Amber Atherton

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Amber Atherton, of Made In Chelsea fame, channelled girlie chic in a cutesy peach frock, which she glammed-up with blinging silver accessories.

Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse

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Model Suki Waterhouse looked adorable in a billowing floral maxi dress, red leather biker jacket and a block colour handbag. With her tresses pulled into an of-the-minute side braid, Suki's summer party look can't be faulted.

Amanda Wakeley

Amanda Wakeley

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One of Kate Middleton's favourite designers, Amanda Wakeley, shone at the glitzy bash in a vampy-yet-chic grey gown.

Erin O'Connor

Erin O'Connor

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Model Erin O'Connor made a statement in a sheer black cocktail dress by Leon Max, which she teamed with a luxurious feather jacket, Nicholas Kirkwood heels and a silky peach clutch by Nina Ricci.

Jaime Winstone

Jaime Winstone

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Jaime Winstone let her dramatic crop and letterbox red lippy take centre stage as she posed in a demure navy prom-style dress and metallic T-bar heels.

Donna Air

Donna Air

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Donna Air bravely stepped out in a red and pink striped, glittering, metallic short suit. It's a bold fashion move to say the least but did it work for the Geordie? We're not convinced.

Zara Martin

Zara Martin

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Zara Martin described being invited to the Serpentine's summer soiree as an absolute honour so naturally she dressed up for the occasion in a sheer black gown.

Leah Wood

Leah Wood

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Leah Wood worked the androgynous look in a pale blue Louis Vuitton shirt and detailed black trousers.

Azealia Banks

Azealia Banks

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American singer Azealia Banks got a taste of the English high life when she bagged an invite to the much sought after event. She repaid the favour by donning a striking puff-ball dress and, erm, jelly shoes.

Leah Weller

Leah Weller

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Leah Weller, daughter of Paul Weller, stuck to one of the main fashion themes of the night in a sheer skirt by Louis Vuitton.

Lydia Hearst

Lydia Hearst

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Actress Lydia Hearst was the belle of the ball in an absolutely stunning embellished, cap-sleeved gown. A slick of gothic red lipstick finished off her winning look.

Laura Bailey

Laura Bailey

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Model Laura Bailey shone in a matching gold peplum top and midi skirt at the swanky bash thrown in the beautiful Kensington Gardens.

Lorraine Kelly

Lorraine Kelly

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Everyone's favourite TV presenter Lorraine Kelly scrubbed up well for the occasion in a satin dress.

Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

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Legendary artist Tracey Emin took the evening's events in her stride as she posed for photographers at the event.

Jo Wood and Tyrone Wood

Jo Wood and Tyrone Wood

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Jo Wood and Tyrone Wood made it a family affair as they stepped out in a very coordinated fashion at the Serpentine Gallery.

Jade Jagger

Jade Jagger

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Looking tanned and healthy, Jade Jagger was all glossy tresses and pouts as she worked it for the cameras.

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne

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The breathtakingly beautiful Cara Delevingne rocked one of our favourite looks of the entire night. The model makes it look so easy!

Nancy Dell'olio

Nancy Dell'olio

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There's always one. In a sea of stylish faces and beautifully understated gowns, Nancy Dell'olio stood out like the proverbial sore thumb in her Cleopatra-inspired headgear. Shudder.

Erdem Moralioglu

Erdem Moralioglu

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The amazing designer behind fashion label Erdem seemed ready for the star-studded evening.

Henry Holland

Henry Holland

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A few dozen cans of hairspray later and designer Henry Holland was ready for his close-up.

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