It was meant to be a milestone night for a rising star. A glamorous debut, a proud step forward into the fashion elite. But as the cameras flashed and the navy carpet lit up outside London’s Royal Albert Hall, one truth became impossible to ignore:
This was still Amanda Holden’s runway.
Stepping out hand-in-hand with her daughter Lexi Hughes at the Fashion Awards on Monday night, the 54-year-old broadcaster didn’t just arrive — she electrified the entire evening with a jaw-dropping black satin gown that instantly became the most talked-about look of the night.
With its daring thong-style back, dramatic cut-out rear, and bow-like peplum masterpiece sculpting her waist, Amanda’s dress left little to the imagination and absolutely nothing to the critics. From every angle, it was headline-making. From every flash, it was pure spectacle.
She even turned for the cameras in glossy black Louboutins, offering photographers a full view of the daring design as the crowd looked on in stunned admiration.
At 54, Amanda Holden didn’t just attend the Fashion Awards.
She owned them.
Lexi Arrives as a rising star — but mum still steals the scene
By her side was 19-year-old Lexi Hughes, glowing with confidence and quiet elegance in an off-the-shoulder satin gown adorned with delicate beading. The young model looked every inch the fashion insider as she stepped into one of the industry’s most elite events.
Lexi’s modeling career is no longer an aspiration — it’s reality. Having made her London Fashion Week debut in September 2024, she’s steadily building momentum in an industry that demands both nerve and discipline.
Yet behind the glamour, Lexi remains grounded.
“I’m very focused on uni and doing a good job,” she recently revealed. “I stick to simple things and surround myself with family and friends.”
It’s that quiet determination — paired with inherited star power — that makes her ascent all the more compelling.
And still, as her future rises, her mother’s presence burns brighter than ever.
‘Mini-me’, matching bikinis and an unbreakable bond
Often dubbed Amanda’s “mini-me,” Lexi shares not only her mother’s striking looks but also her instinct for style, confidence, and the spotlight. Last summer, the duo caused a social media storm after stepping out in matching bikinis on holiday, a playful moment that perfectly captured their closeness — and their unapologetic confidence.
Behind the image, however, lies a deeply affectionate relationship.
Lexi describes her mother as:
“Supportive, kind, smart and fun — the best mum I could ask for.”
Friends of the teenager jokingly refer to Amanda as the ultimate “cool mum” — fiercely encouraging, endlessly involved, and proud without overshadowing.
And yet… on nights like this, the spotlight seems to chase Amanda all on its own.
Fashion royalty, but one entrance reigned supreme
Hosted this year by Colman Domingo, the Fashion Awards once again welcomed the biggest names and brightest faces in global fashion. Since its launch in 1989, the ceremony has witnessed appearances from royalty and legends alike — Princess Diana, the Spice Girls, Vivienne Westwood, Karl Lagerfeld.
But this year, amid all the couture and camera flashes, it was a mother-daughter duo who delivered one of the night’s most unforgettable entrances.
A story of legacy. Of beauty across generations. Of a star rising beside a woman who refuses to fade.
Two generations. one spotlight. zero apologies.
Lexi Hughes is clearly carving her future with purpose and grace — but if this night proved anything, it’s this:
Amanda Holden has no intention of dimming her glow.
Not for age.
Not for expectations.
Not even for time.
One thing is certain:
Lexi’s path in fashion is just beginning…
But her mother’s reign in the spotlight is far from over.