Lily Allen at the 2015 British Fashion Awards.
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Lily Allen's Style Evolution, From Indie Pop Star To Chanel Muse

See how the singer became a front row regular.

by Maria Bobila

Lily Allen caught our attention in the early '00s for her funky cocktail dresses and peep-toe pumps (or sneakers). Now, she's a fashion week regular, spotted front row in London or at a Chanel show as the luxury brand's ambassador for more than decade. Ahead, a look back on her style evolution.

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2007, The Brit Awards

A shiny green cocktail dress with a classic pair of black peep-toe pumps.

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2008, Glamour Woman Of The Year Award

Warning: Take a closer look and Allen's pink Giles dress features dead Bambis.

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2009, GQ Men Of The Year Award

In an an all-black sheer gown to accept her GQ Woman Of The Year award.

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2009, The Q Awards

In a drop-waist frock with a Peter Pan collar, paired with leggings and platform heels.

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2010, The Brit Awards

In a Chanel gown to accept the award for British Female Artist.

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2012, British Fashion Awards

Allen (and her baby bump) attended the British Fashion Awards in a long navy Andrea Lieberman dress.

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2013, BFI London Film Festival

In Chanel, naturally, for the premiere of Saving Mr. Banks.

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2014, Elle Style Awards

In a black Roland Mouret gown to accept the UK Recording Artist Female award.

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2014, The BRIT Awards

In head-to-toe sequins by Henry Holland for the 2014 BRIT Awards.

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2014, Met Gala

To celebrate the opening of the Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibition, she wore a Chanel Fall 2012 couture gown.

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2014, British Fashion Awards

Allen dressed up in a high-low, baby blue Vivienne Westwood dress for the 2014 British Fashion Awards.

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2015, British Fashion Awards

In a blue metallic lace gown (Chanel) to match her blue bob for the 2015 British Fashion Awards.

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2018, Chanel Fall Couture Show

Classic Chanel for the luxury brand's Fall 2018 couture show.

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2018, London Fashion Week

Sitting front row Fashion East Spring 2019 show in a slime green wrap dress, ASAI tie-dye turtleneck, and a bright yellow Balenciaga bag.

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2018, Hyundai Mercury Prize

In a Simone Rocha layered tulle dress for the 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize event.

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2019, The BRIT Awards

In a prairie-style gown from Coach to attend the 2019 BRIT Awards.

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2019, Paris Fashion Week Men's

Going for a more menswear-inspired look for the Dior Homme Spring 2020 show.

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2020, Charles Finch & CHANEL Pre-BAFTA Party

In a dazzling neon gown from Bora Aksu for a Pre-BAFTA party.

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2020, SAG Awards

Alongside her now-husband David Harbour in a bold pink-and-yellow ballgown by couture brand Azzi & Osta.

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