The Gaudí red carpet: between black and white, with some daring exceptions

Timeless elegance, very black, but also very white. These were three of the key themes on the red carpet at the Gaudí Awards gala, which celebrated its 18th anniversary this year. There were no major spectacles, but there were surprising and charming details, such as the beautiful cheetah-print jacket worn by the president of the Catalan Film Academy, Judith Colell, designed by Lola Casademunt, or the red wool sweater by Enric Auquer.

Among the brands that have made the most money on this red carpet are Teresa Helbig, the label chosen by both Carla Simón and the English actress Natalia Tena. The director of Pilgrimage She was wearing a black leather skirt with a matching bolero jacket. But her look She stood out in a pair of sparkly silver shoes by Miu Miu, a brand with which Simón collaborated on a short film. Tena, for her part, was one of the most daring of the night in a very colorful pantsuit reminiscent of a harlequin. The actress, who became famous for Game of ThunderHe was accompanied by his friend David Verdaguer, who has avoided black and opted for an aubergine-colored suit jacket.

Presenters and styles with meaning

The decision to have the gala presented by a quintet of women—all previous Gaudí Award winners—resulted in five distinct and generational fashion looks on the red carpet. Furthermore, as explained during the gala's presentation, each woman wore a different color as a symbolic tribute to the diverse "souls" of Catalan cinema, the common thread running through this year's awards. During the evening, Nora Navas wore two outfits. On the red carpet, she opted for a look A classic turquoise dress by Pedro del Hierro was chosen, but for the gala she wore a black suit by Michael Costello. Its color symbolized the classicism of cinema. Laura Weissmahr, always daring, wore apple green. Her color was intended as a metaphor for the transformative power of film. Finally, Maria Arnal chose the minimalist label Habey Club and walked the red carpet in blue, a color associated with dreams. For her part, Maria Molins wore a red dress by Marta Martí, a stylistic choice that immediately evokes a passion for cinema. The young Carla Quílez opted for the same designer as Molins and wore white, the sum of all colors and the representation of the youthful spirit of the night.

Among those who have opted for all white, the young Lucía Garcia, protagonist of Pilgrimage. Visibly nervous on the red carpet, she explained that her somewhat medieval-style dress was a design by Marta Martí. "They helped me a lot with the choice," acknowledged the actress, who was making her debut at the Catalan film awards. Another of the night's nominees, Ángela Cervantes, also wore a Marta Martí design, but unlike Garcia, she opted for a total look His brother, Álvaro Cervantes, also wore black, but his suit jacket was paired with a knitted sweater instead of a shirt, a more traditional choice.

Among the men who have taken risks, we can mention Miki Esparbé, who has chosen a dark gray dress jacket that has surprised with the asymmetry in the trousers, and Carlos Cuevas, with a wide-legged trouser dress jacket and blazer. oversizeAnother of the gala's big male draws, actor Mario Casas, also wore all black and added a touch of modernity with a shirt with a wide open collar.

One of the night's stars, Sílvia Munt, Gaudí d'Honor recipient, once again demonstrated her signature elegance with a design by Lydia Delgado, a leading name in Catalan fashion. Her ensemble consisted of a fitted pink jacket and a black skirt, which she paired with ankle boots.

All in black

Red wine, a color always associated with elegance, was the preferred choice for those who wanted to play it safe. One of the most beloved couples in Catalonia, Marc Clotet and Natalia Sánchez, both wore black, adding a touch of glamour, especially Natalia, who wore a dress with a long train. Emma Vilarasau also opted for black, looking very elegant in a tailored suit with a fitted blazer and trousers. palazzo.

One of the actresses who stepped out of line was Bruna Cusí, who wore a short black dress with a central gold trim. She revealed that it was a Versace dress. vintage which she found in a shop in Barcelona. To complement the touch vintageShe was wearing flower-shaped earrings that belonged to her grandmother. "It's always good to have family close by," she said.

Who also searched for a look Betsy Túrnez looked classic yet glamorous in a mermaid-style gown by Santos Costura. It was a two-tone ensemble with a black lace top and a layered nude-colored skirt. Undoubtedly, one of the most spectacular of the night was Leticia Dolera, who went all out in red with a plunging neckline.