• A man stands next to a camel as tourists visit an observation point on Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem's Old City. Ammar Awad / Reuters
    A man stands next to a camel as tourists visit an observation point on Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem's Old City. Ammar Awad / Reuters
  • Germany's Eric Frenzel competes in the Nordic combined team Gundersen LH/4x5km cross country at the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Odd Andersen / AFP Photo
    Germany's Eric Frenzel competes in the Nordic combined team Gundersen LH/4x5km cross country at the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Odd Andersen / AFP Photo
  • German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers her speech about the European policy at the parliament Bundestag in Berlin. Markus Schreiber / AP Photo
    German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers her speech about the European policy at the parliament Bundestag in Berlin. Markus Schreiber / AP Photo
  • Indian labourers unload bricks at a building construction site in Greater Noida, India. R S Iyer / AP Photo
    Indian labourers unload bricks at a building construction site in Greater Noida, India. R S Iyer / AP Photo
  • Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie and their children visit Sacred Heart Church in New Delhi, India. Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press via AP
    Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie and their children visit Sacred Heart Church in New Delhi, India. Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press via AP
  • Commandos of Pakistan's Coast Guards take part in a passing out parade ceremony in Karachi. Shakil Adil / AP Photo
    Commandos of Pakistan's Coast Guards take part in a passing out parade ceremony in Karachi. Shakil Adil / AP Photo
  • An owl sits in a tree hole in Ajmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Himanshu Sharma / AFP Photo
    An owl sits in a tree hole in Ajmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Himanshu Sharma / AFP Photo
  • Penn State's Jamari Wheeler jumps on Michigan's Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman looking for the steal during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in State College. Chris Knight / AP Photo
    Penn State's Jamari Wheeler jumps on Michigan's Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman looking for the steal during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in State College. Chris Knight / AP Photo

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  • We love Rita Ora's artfully messy and angelic hair here, and this feather Ralph & Russo dress is certainly a statement. We never thought we'd like mint-to-white ombre peplum feathers so much. EPA
    We love Rita Ora's artfully messy and angelic hair here, and this feather Ralph & Russo dress is certainly a statement. We never thought we'd like mint-to-white ombre peplum feathers so much. EPA
  • Dua Lipa - who is coming to Abu Dhabi this weekend - also had a go-big-or-go-home moment on the red carpet, choosing pink frothy Giambattista Valli Couture (which is, to be honest, giving us 'mesh shower pouf' vibes). John Phillips / Getty Images
    Dua Lipa - who is coming to Abu Dhabi this weekend - also had a go-big-or-go-home moment on the red carpet, choosing pink frothy Giambattista Valli Couture (which is, to be honest, giving us 'mesh shower pouf' vibes). John Phillips / Getty Images
  • Being an icon, Kylie Minogue can afford to keep it simple on the red carpet these days, and she chose a red satin Ralph & Russo trench, which we kind of wish was worn in a slightly more fastened and structured way. But then, it's Kylie, she can do whatever she wants. John Phillips / Getty Images
    Being an icon, Kylie Minogue can afford to keep it simple on the red carpet these days, and she chose a red satin Ralph & Russo trench, which we kind of wish was worn in a slightly more fastened and structured way. But then, it's Kylie, she can do whatever she wants. John Phillips / Getty Images
  • Singer Jennifer Hudson looks fresh and sleek in this sheeny red Ralph Lauren. AP
    Singer Jennifer Hudson looks fresh and sleek in this sheeny red Ralph Lauren. AP
  • Haim, aka Este Haim, Danielle Haim and Alana Haim, wore Rodarte and, aptly, covered themselves in baby's breath (which is one of the brand's current signatures) while doing so. Getty Images
    Haim, aka Este Haim, Danielle Haim and Alana Haim, wore Rodarte and, aptly, covered themselves in baby's breath (which is one of the brand's current signatures) while doing so. Getty Images
  • Millie Bobby Brown is sometimes criticised for wearing clothes that are too sophisticated for a 14-year-old (we say she can do whatever she wants), but this Rodarte is definitely what people would call age-appropriate. She, unlike Haim, pooh-poohed the gypsophila headpieces (a good decision, we think). Getty
    Millie Bobby Brown is sometimes criticised for wearing clothes that are too sophisticated for a 14-year-old (we say she can do whatever she wants), but this Rodarte is definitely what people would call age-appropriate. She, unlike Haim, pooh-poohed the gypsophila headpieces (a good decision, we think). Getty
  • The beautiful Maya Jama (the 4Music star also happens to be Stormzy's partner) wore a custom House of Holland dress in a shade that we shall describe 'our dream manicure colour'. Getty Images
    The beautiful Maya Jama (the 4Music star also happens to be Stormzy's partner) wore a custom House of Holland dress in a shade that we shall describe 'our dream manicure colour'. Getty Images
  • Hailey Baldwin (daughter of Stephen) looks sleek in this somewhat '90s sports-luxe Ralph Lauren dress. She can certainly work a column gown. AP
    Hailey Baldwin (daughter of Stephen) looks sleek in this somewhat '90s sports-luxe Ralph Lauren dress. She can certainly work a column gown. AP
  • British actress Anna Friel (who is excellent in 'Marcella' BTW) chose a bold-and-yet-whimsical Temperley London look for the event. Getty Images
    British actress Anna Friel (who is excellent in 'Marcella' BTW) chose a bold-and-yet-whimsical Temperley London look for the event. Getty Images
  • This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby chose a white feather David Koma blazer dress - and, like many, chose to carry a white rose down the red carpet in solidarity with the Times Up movement. "We choose the white rose because historically it stands for hope, peace, sympathy and resistance," wrote the two music executives who coordinated the effort for both the Grammys and the Brits. "The world is listening. Wear a white rose." AP
    This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby chose a white feather David Koma blazer dress - and, like many, chose to carry a white rose down the red carpet in solidarity with the Times Up movement. "We choose the white rose because historically it stands for hope, peace, sympathy and resistance," wrote the two music executives who coordinated the effort for both the Grammys and the Brits. "The world is listening. Wear a white rose." AP
  • Singer Ellie Goulding went the retro prom dress route in Stella McCartney. AP
    Singer Ellie Goulding went the retro prom dress route in Stella McCartney. AP
  • Like Ellie Goulding, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Saint Laurnet was a shoulder-heavy '80s homage. AP
    Like Ellie Goulding, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Saint Laurnet was a shoulder-heavy '80s homage. AP
  • Noomi Rapace is not the shy-and-retiring red carpet type and she chose a 'wearable arts' style dress by English designer Matty Bovan. AP
    Noomi Rapace is not the shy-and-retiring red carpet type and she chose a 'wearable arts' style dress by English designer Matty Bovan. AP
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