London greeted Maddison Brown the way only London can in December – with twinkling lights, chilly air, and the promise of a very stylish week ahead.
The Australian actor and Pandora ambassador landed early for the 2025 Fashion Awards, determined to outwit the time-zone shift (a mission she admits was doomed from the start:"I landed in London a few days early to try and beat the jetlag (alas I did not!)."). And what followed was a delightfully chaotic blend of fashion fittings, scenic wanderings, and festive city magic.
Still, she made the most of every moment, weaving her way through the city with the enthusiasm of a local at heart. Borough Market was an early priority: “chocolate-covered strawberries from Turnips and the pulled pork and crackling sandwich from The Black Pig – IYKYK.” From there, she wandered through Notting Hill Bakery, Buckingham Palace, and beneath the glowing web of Christmas lights that make London sparkle in December.
Her trip unfolded like a curated collection of moments. A cosy lunch at The Hollybush in Hampstead – described simply as “so cute” – sat alongside an icy morning stroll through Hyde Park, “always stunning.”
But one of the most magical stops of the week was the Pandora styling suite, held in the penthouse of 1 Hotel Mayfair. Maddison called the experience unforgettable: “I almost have no words to describe how incredible and special this was… the attention to detail that went into staging this was so dreamy.” Working directly with Pandora’s head designers, she styled bespoke pieces into her looks, adding, “I love experimenting with ways you can wear Pandora, so this felt very fun.”
There were glamorous dinners too, including a sustainability-focused welcome evening at Apricity in Mayfair, where she wore a chic Camilla + Marc ensemble paired with a gold Pandora Essence stack – a favourite of hers.
Ahead of the awards ceremony, Pandora also hosted a private tour of the Marie Antoinette exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, which Brown described as “a beautiful start to the morning… very fitting for the evening ahead!”
And finally, it was time: a vintage clutch, Christian Louboutin heels, a last-minute decision to bleach her brows.
The Fashion Awards night itself was the dazzling crescendo to an already magical week. As guests spilled onto the carpet in a constellation of couture, Brown stepped into the Royal Albert Hall shimmering in bespoke Pandora Lab-Grown Diamonds – among them a breathtaking 6ct pendant that caught every flash of light.
Her look felt equal parts classic and daring. Surrounded by designers, creatives, and global industry icons like Anok Yai, Jonathan Anderson and Paloma Elsesser, she soaked in the atmosphere with genuine awe, later reflecting: “It was such an iconic event in the fashion calendar. I felt so honoured to be here with Pandora and to be surrounded by so many incredibly talented people. The vibe was something else!” It was a night that blended glamour, artistry, and emotion – the kind of fashion moment that lingers long after the lights dim.
