On a night dedicated to female achievement it was fitting that Victoria Beckhamshould stealthe spotlight by claiming one of its biggest prizes.
The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer was in attendance as the Harper's Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards celebrated Britain's biggest female stars and their respective contributions to the arts on Tuesday evening.
Indeed, Claridge's hotel in London's affluent Mayfair provided the backdrop as guests including former Game Of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, Love Island host Maya Jama, and This Morning presenter Cat Deeleyjoined Victoria, 50, on the red carpet.
The designer looked typically stylish in an elegant ivory silk trouser suit while posing with her award shortly after accepting the accolade from her 13-year old daughter, Harper.
Victoria's proud mother Jackie Adams and sister Louise were also present to watch her receive the honour, presented in recognition of the global fashion empire she developed from the ground up following her departure from The Spice Girls.
Sophie Turner, Maya Jama, Cat Deeley and Jodie Comer led the glamour at the Harper's Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards on Tuesday evening, as stars descended on the swanky venue Claridge's in Mayfair for the event
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Joined by her daughter Harper, Victoria Beckham was among the guests of honour, slipped into an elegant cream satin trouser suit as she prepared to accept the Entrepreneur Award
Victoria won the prestigiousEntrepreneur award for her services to fashion at the event in London on Tuesday evening
After being presented with her coveted prize, Victoria showed off her elegant look while posing for snaps withHarper's Bazaar Editor-in-Chief Lydia Slater
Sophie showed off her endless pins in an eye-catching white fringed mini dress as she posed for snaps at the swanky event.
The Game Of Thrones star accessorised her look with simple black pointed-toe heels as she joined a star-studded lineup at the ceremony, where she was set to receive the Performance honour.
Meanwhile, Maya cut an edgy figure in a fun black leather midi dress as she made her grand entrance for the occasion, highlighting her incredible figure in the form-fitting look.
The Love Island presenter accessorised her look with thin-strapped heels, and swept her glossy raven tresses into a sophisticated up-do.
Cat cut a dazzling figure in a dramatic gold sequinned gown that highlighted her svelte physique, with the This Morning star showcasing her effortless sense of style in the look.
Jodie opted for a fun black sequinned mini dress as she made her solo entrance for the ceremony, teaming her dress with quirky chunky black heels.
Hitmaker Raye exuded confidence as she showed off her incredible curves in a form-fitting pale blue satin gown, with long sleeves and a gorgeous flowing skirt.
As she prepared to be honoured for her own incredible Olympics success, Katarina Johnson-Thompson flaunted her own athletic physique in a plunging black satin gown with delicate embroidery.
Sophie showed off her endless pins in an eye-catching white fringed mini dress as she posed for snaps at the swanky event
After arriving for the ceremony, Sophie was presented with the Performance Award, and proudly posed with her gong in hand
The Game Of Thrones star wowed in her leggy white mini dress as she posed withArchie Madekwe at the event
Meanwhile, Maya cut an edgy figure in a fun black leather midi dress as she made her grand entrance for the occasion, highlighting her incredible figure in the form-fitting look
The Love Island presenter accessorised her look with thin-strapped heels, and swept her glossy raven tresses into a sophisticated up-do
Mingling with guests including Nicola Coughlan, Maya beamed as she made her way into the awards
Also among the guests in attendance was Cat Deeley, who put on a showstopping display in her dramatic gold gown
Cat cut a dazzling figure in a dramatic gold sequinned gown that highlighted her svelte physique, with the This Morning star showcasing her effortless sense of style in the look
Cat's jaw-dropping metallic gold gown certainly caught the eye as she arrived for the glitzy awards bash
Jodie opted for a fun black sequinned mini dress as she made her solo entrance for the ceremony
Posing for snaps with her palMarco Capaldo, Jodie channelled the Noughties with her fun sequinned mini dress, that offered a glimpse of her svelte physique
After arriving at the awards, Jodie was seen mingling with Maya, as they enjoyed drinks together ahead of the ceremony
The two stunning stars showed off their eye-catching looks at the awards
Maya went to the Shane Cooper clinic for a facial before the big night to get her looking picture perfect
As she prepared to be honoured for her own incredible Olympics success, Katarina Johnson-Thompson flaunted her own athletic physique in a plunging black satin gown with delicate embroidery
Katarina was presented with the Sportswoman Award following her Olympics success
The heptathlete was presented with her award by fellow Liverpudlian Jodie Comer, and the pair posed up a storm together backstage at the ceremony
Katarina and Jodie were every inch the glamroous pair as they posed for snaps together in their gorgeous gowns
While guest of honour Victoria Beckham opted to skip the red carpet, she was supported by her mum Jackie and her sister Louise at the awards
Model Erin O'Connor also cut an elegant figure in a silver metallic two-piece, ditching the matching cover-up to show off her revealing dress as she arrived at the ceremony.
While she was deemed as the guest of the honour for the evening, Victoria Beckham opted to skip the red carpet, in favour of making her grand entrance at the event itself.
Ahead of being awardedthe Entrepreneur award at the ceremony, Victoria also sat down for a candid new interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, admiting she no longer cares about being a celebrity after turning 50 as she passes the baton to her daughter Harper.
The fashion designer discussed how she has nativated being in the public eye since she soared to stardom as part of the Spice Girls in the nineties during a new interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine.
The mother of four admitted it 'used to be fun' getting dressed up and being snapped by the paparazzi in a stylish outfit, however she admitted she no longer cares for it.
The pair were joined byJo Manoukian as they waited to see Victoria accept her prestigious honour
Hitmaker Raye exuded confidence as she showed off her incredible curves in a form-fitting pale blue satin gown, with long sleeves and a gorgeous flowing skirt
Raye went onto be presented with the Musician Award, and was seen posing for snaps with Maya after accepting her gong
The dup were in high spirits as they posed backstage together, with Raye proudly showcasing her award
Raye exuded elegant in her gorgeous pale blue satin gown after being presented with the Musician Award
Vick Hope cut a glamorous figure in a skintight olive green satin dress, accessorising with chunky gold platform heels
Laura Haddock put on a showstopping display in a daring semi-sheer pink gown with a skintight wine-coloured skirt, with the illusion bodice offering a glimpse of her cleavage
The Downton Abbey star showed off her svelte physique in the gown, as she made a stunning arrival at the ceremony
The actress stunned in her colourful look, as she posed for snaps with designerNensi Dojaka
One Day starAmbika Mod wowed in an electric blue ruffled mini dress as she attended the ceremony to accept a gong
Model Erin O'Connor also cut an elegant figure in a silver metallic two-piece, ditching the matching cover-up to show off her revealing dress as she arrived at the ceremony
Nicola Coughlan cut a chic figure in a sophisticated black blazer and a matching skirt, adding a vintage twist with a netted fascinator
The Bridgerton star showed off her elegant sense of style in the all-black look
Speaking about protecting her privacy, she said: ''You have to go through those times to make you, ultimately, who you are. We've kind of figured out how to be quite discreet, which is just how we want to conduct our lives right now.
'I suppose it used to be fun to go out and be chased by paparazzi walking down Bond Street – and you would dress knowing you were going to get that. I don't want that any more.'
'I've been doing this too long. I suppose I did when I was growing up but, nowadays, there's just too much going on; too busy; too many kids to worry about. Iwoke up at 50, and I gave a s*** less.'
While she may be keen to step away from the spotlight, it has been reported that Victoria and David have plotted a secret multi-million pound career move to launch daughter Harper, 13, into the industry.
Harper has already made it known she wants to follow in the footsteps of her fashion designer mother and hopes tocreate an 'amazing brand' when she's older.
And it appears her famous parents are edging her one step closer by setting up a business to funnel any future earnings for the rising star.
Discussing Harper's upcoming appearance in her new Netflix documentary, she said: 'It's slightly more targeted on the entrepreneur, the designer of the brand. It's not going to be as personal. I realise that I am a bit of a travelling circus, even when I'm at work, but this is very fashion-focused.
'And, obviously, there'll be elements of the kids, you know – Harper's going to come in on Monday and do her fitting for the show.
Golda Rosheuvel cut a chic figure in a floral pinafore dress and a crisp white shirt, while veteran actressDame Harriet Walter slipped into a dramatic silver metallic gown
Following the huge success of her Disney+ series Rivals, Jilly Cooper was in high spirits as she attended the awards
The legendary author was presented with one of the awards for her illustrious career
After winning a new army of fans as the stars of Jilly Cooper's megahit series Rivals, Alex Hassell (left) and Aidan Turner were suited and booted for the star-studded event
Actor Martins Imhangbe cut a suave figure in a sharp black trouser suit, teamed with a crisp white shirt
Bella Maclean was also in attendance and looked glamorous in a black dress
Harris Reed was dressed to impress in a white overcoat over his contrasting all-black look
Katarina Johnson-Thompson, winner of the Sportswoman award, and Jodie smiled for the camera
Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan (left) won the Television Actress award, while Joan actress Sophie Turner (right) scooped the Performance award
Ambika Mod, winner of the Breakthrough award, and Paapa Essiedu celebrated
Raye was awarded the Musician gong at the bash and appeared delighted as she posed with Maya Jama
Victoria's mum Jackie and sister Louise posed for a photo together
The cast of Rivals were out in force to support Dame Jilly's win
Aidan, Bella and Alex Hassell all posed for a photo together during the glamorous evening
Aidan and Jilly had a giggle as they enjoyed a glass of champagne
Roksanda Ilincic and Aidan smiled as they posed for a photo
'So they'll film that. But it's really shining a light on the business, especially for America. That's the main reason for doing this.'
Last year Victoria turned 50 and said she now doesn't care for being in the public eye as much.
She told the magazine: 'You have to go through those times to make you, ultimately, who you are.
'We've kind of figured out how to be quite discreet, which is just how we want to conduct our lives right now.
'I suppose it used to be fun to go out and be chased by paparazzi walking down Bond Street – and you would dress knowing you were going to get that. I don't want that any more.
'I've been doing this too long. I suppose I did when I was growing up but, nowadays, there's just too much going on; too busy; too many kids to worry about. I woke up at 50, and I gave a s**t less.'
