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    All the stars hit the Absolutely Fabulous The Movie premiere last night

    Absolutely Fabulous got its big movie premiere in London's Leicester Square last night, as Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley were joined by the fashion world's finest, from Stella McCartney to Kate Moss.

    By Caroline Leaper
    Published 30 June 2016 In Features

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    Absolutely Fabulous got its big movie premiere in London's Leicester Square last night, as Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley were joined by the fashion world's finest, from Stella McCartney to Kate Moss.

    Absolutely Fabulous got its big movie premiere in London's Leicester Square last night, as Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley were joined by the fashion world's finest, from Stella McCartney to Kate Moss, to celebrate the cinema release this weekend.

    Walking the glittering gold carpet were supermodels like Jourdan Dunn and Lily Cole, designers from Henry Holland to Giles Deacon and pop stars from Kylie Minogue to Ella Eyre.

    Patsy and Edina's return to the limelight has attracted no less than 60 celebrity fans to make cameos in the Absolutely Fabulous movie, tons of whom turned up to celebrate on the night.

    The dress code for the evening was (of course) 'fabulous, darling' and the stars took on the theme in style. We loved Daisy Lowe's metallic Vivienne Westwood number, Ella Eyre's monochrome Escada look and Jourdan Dunn's Antonio Berardi mini, for starters. Kylie Minogue's Roberto Cavalli gown turned heads too, while Celia Imrie went full on fabulous in a turquoise gown with a white feather bolero jacket.

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    Jennifer Saunders, Kate Moss, Joanna Lumley and Stella McCartney

    Jennifer Saunders, Kate Moss, Joanna Lumley and Stella McCartney

    Absolutely fabulous premiere
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    Stella McCartney arrived on the arm of best friend Kate Moss, wearing a navy jacquard dress and a slick tuxedo respectively. Kate gets killed off by Patsy and Edina in the film, while Stella gets referred to by the duo as the new Lacroix. High praise indeed from one pair of fashionistas to another.

    Stella McCartney and Kate Moss

    Stella McCartney and Kate Moss

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    Stella McCartney wears a dress from her own line, while Kate Moss dons a classic tuxedo.

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    Jourdan Dunn

    Jourdan Dunn

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    Jourdan Dunn rocked up in an embellished Antonio Berardi minidress.

    Kylie Minogue

    Kylie Minogue

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    Kylie Minogue wears a chiffon Roberto Cavalli maxi dress.

    Daisy Lowe

    Daisy Lowe

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    Daisy Lowe's Vivienne Westwood gown is one of our favourites from the night.

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    Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders

    Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders

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    Joanna Lumley adds animal print to her look, while Jennifer Saunders dons a Stella McCartney statement tee.

    Lily Cole

    Lily Cole

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    Model Lily Cole wears a sheer organza slip dress.

    Ella Eyre

    Ella Eyre

    Absolutely fabulous premiere
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    Ella Eyre stands out in this monochrome Escada dress.

    Abbey Clancy

    Abbey Clancy

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    Abbey Clancy's plate belt draws her statement look together.

    Tinie Tempah

    Tinie Tempah

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    Tinie Tempah looks summer-ready in this bird printed shirt.

    Jean Paul Gaultier

    Jean Paul Gaultier

    Absolutely fabulous premiere
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    Jean Paul Gaultier flies the British flag with his Union Jack shirt.

    Emma Bunton

    Emma Bunton

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    Emma Bunton's mullet hem dress is covered in pretty ditsy florals.

    Giles Deacon

    Giles Deacon

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    Designer Giles Deacon turns up on the gold carpet.

    Dawn French

    Dawn French

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    Dawn French wears a pretty pink kimono.

    Clara Amfo

    Clara Amfo

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    Clara Amfo champions the duster coat as the best summer cover-up.

    Henry Holland

    Henry Holland

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    Henry Holland joins his fellow designers on the red carpet.

    Myleene Klass

    Myleene Klass

    Absolutely fabulous premiere
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    Myleene Klass sharpens up in a tuxedo jumpsuit.

    Melanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton

    Melanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton

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    The All Saints singers are also fans of the original show.

    Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch

    Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch

    Absolutely fabulous premiere
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    Model Jerry Hall, who has a cameo in the movie, arrives with husband Rupert Murdoch.

    Bip Ling

    Bip Ling

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    DJ Bip Ling picks a statement bag.

    Katie Piper

    Katie Piper

    Absolutely fabulous premiere
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    Katie Piper also goes for a tailored black jacket and trouser combo.

    Celia Imrie

    Celia Imrie

    Absolutely fabulous premiere
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    Celia Imrie looks absolutely fabulous in her fluffy white bolero, doesn't she?

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