Celebrities attending the British Film Institute Luminous Gala Dinner showed off their best frocks on the red carpet, in keeping with the season perfectly. It was all about autumnal colours, long flowing dresses and elegant black.

The event comes as Thor actor Tom Hiddleston was named BFI ambassador, a role in which he’ll help champion the British film-making industry.

Guy Richie’s new wife, model Jacqui Ainsley, was channelling the safari trend with a sophisticated cream dress complete with panther print. The pair only tied the knot three months ago.

Guy Ritchie, right, and his wife Jacqui Ainsley pose for photographers upon arrival at the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner in London
Guy Ritchie and his wife Jacqui Ainsley (Joel Ryan/AP)

Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman got the dress code of the season spot on with an ornate gold, pink and black gown, and was the epitome of vintage glamour.

Jenna Coleman poses for photographers upon arrival at the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner in London
Jenna Coleman (Joel Ryan/AP)

Meanwhile, fresh from attending Paris Fashion Week, Cressida Bonas rocked a chic black velvet jumpsuit with some gold accessories.

Cressida Bonas attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London.
Cressida Bonas (Ian West/PA)

Game of Thrones star Rose Leslie went for autumnal hues to match her gorgeous red hair, with an oversized printed floral gown.

Rose Leslie attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London.
Rose Leslie (Ian West/PA)

Supermodel Erin O’Connor chose luxe textures and deep purples for her red carpet outfit, and kept warm with a high neck.

Erin O'Connor attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London.
Erin O’Connor (Ian West/PA)

Of course the man of the hour, newly appointed BFI ambassador Tom Hiddleston dressed to impress in a tux.

Tom Hiddleston attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London
Tom Hiddleston (Ian West/PA)

Model Albina Kireeva stood out in her thigh-high split gown.

Albina Kireeva attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London.
Albina Kireeva (Ian West/PA)

While actress Natascha McElhone channelled the tartan trend with a full a-line skirt.

Natascha McElhone attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London.
Actress Natascha McElhone (Ian West/PA)

The trouser suit made several appearances. With Anna Friel and the band, The Staves, rocking the androgyny look.

Anna Friel attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London.
Anna Friel (Ian West/PA)
The Staves attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London.
The Staves (Ian West/PA)

Joan Collins and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes attended the gala dinner too.

Joan Collins poses for photographers upon arrival at the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner in London
Joan Collins (Joel Ryan/AP)
Julian Fellowes and wife Emma Joy Kitchener attending the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in London.
Julian Fellowes and wife Emma Joy Kitchener (Ian West/PA)