Serpentine Summer Party: Ellie Goulding and Jourdan, Diane Kruger, shun the bright colors

A slew of celebrities from the worlds of international art, architecture, design, fashion, music, film and business descend on London’s Serpentine Galleries every year to raise funds for a variety of exhibitions.

Ellie Goulding was joined by Jourdan Dun, Diane Kruger & Lady Mary Charteris as they arrived at this event.

Ellie, a 36-year-old pop star from the UK, dazzled in a black PVC off shoulder dress, with an asymmetrical sweetheart neckline.

The model Jourdan wore a silver and black dress that featured a split at the thigh and panels cut out, and she looked statuesque as she arrived. German actress Diane, 46, chose a mini-dress in black with puffy tulle.

Meanwhile, model Lady Mary, 36, looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder sheer silver dress.

Ellie, a singer from the UK, posed casually on the red carpet with her hands in her PVC skirt’s pockets.

It reached her ankles and showed her heels underneath. Above, she revealed her midriff, with the top part ending above her waist.

Her long, blonde hair fell over her shoulders as she wore a lot of makeup to bring out her beautiful features.

Ellie and her husband Caspar were seen at the event posing. The art dealer was wearing a gray suit with a white shirt with an open collar.

Both posed for a picture with Caspar Jopling’s father, Jay Jopling. He was wearing a white shirt and t-shirt, and wore s a black jacket.

Jourdan’s one-shoulder dress featured a black portion that moved to the left as the longer side section.

Her dress had a big thigh high split, and the skirt was covered in a silvery glittery material.

Diane stood out in the crowd with her unique mini black dress featuring a sheer panel.

Stunning: Pop star Ellie, 36, stunned in a unique black PVC off-the-shoulder dress with a plunging sweetheart neckline for the evening

Stunning: Pop star Ellie, 36, stunned in a unique black PVC off-the-shoulder dress with a plunging sweetheart neckline for the evening

In style: The garment reached down to her ankles, leaving her black heels on show underneath, while above she gave a glimpse at her midriff with the top section finishing above her wais

She wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty features while her long blonde hair tumbled down over her shoulders

In style: The garment reached down to her ankles, leaving her black heels on show underneath, while above she gave a glimpse at her midriff with the top section finishing above her wais

Fashionista: Ellie glanced back over her shoulder as she posed in the gardens of the Serpentine Gallery

Ellie was posing in the Serpentine Gallery Gardens when she glanced over her shoulder.

Happy couple: Ellie was seen posing with her husband Caspar Jopling at the event, with the art dealer wearing a grey suit and a white shirt that he left open at the collar

Happy couple: Ellie was seen posing with her husband Caspar Jopling at the event, with the art dealer wearing a grey suit and a white shirt that he left open at the collar

Family affiar: The pair posed with Caspar's art dealer father Jay Jopling, 60, who dressed in a black suit and white shirt for the evening

Family affiar: The pair posed with Caspar’s art dealer father Jay Jopling, 60, who dressed in a black suit and white shirt for the evening

Edgy: Ellie looked sensational in the edgy look and all eyes were on her

Ellie’s edgy style was stunning and everyone focused on her. 

This dress featured a low-cut sweetheart collarline, black detachable sleeves and a pair of leather high heels with silver toecaps.

The black flower she placed on her collar completed the look.

In contrast, Lady Mary looked stunning in an elegant silver floor-length dress with sequins, highlighting her fit and toned physique.

She chose a handbag in black with a sweet silver bow.

One of London’s most acclaimed events, The Serpentine Summer Party raises essential funds for exhibitions, architecture, education, live and digital programmes, celebrating all those who enable the Serpentine Galleries’ work.

The event is set in the grassed grounds of the Serpentine art gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens.

Strike a pose: Jourdan looked sensational as she posed at the event, with the black section her one shoulder dress moving across to feature a longer section to one side

Strike a pose: Jourdan looked sensational as she posed at the event, with the black section her one shoulder dress moving across to feature a longer section to one side

Working it: She put on a very leggy display with the dress featuring a large thigh-high split on the opposite side, while the outfit featured some glittered silver material that wrapped around and dropped down at the back

Jourdan flashed a broad smile as she made her way into the event

It was a leggy show with a dress that featured a large split at the thighs on the other side. The outfit also included some silver glittering material which wrapped and dropped from the back.

Fashion focus: Her dress featured a length of silver sequinned material which hung down the back of her garment

Fashion: A silver-sequinned fabric hung at the back of this dress.

Sheer beauty: Jourdan looked stunning as she made her way inside after posing for pictures

Work of art: The model showed off the tattoos on her arms as she posed at the bash, opting for some dazzling jewellery for the evening

Jourdan was stunning in her beauty as she entered the building after taking pictures.

Star quality: She opted for a pair of sequinned shoes which boosted her height as she struck a number of poses while in a playful mood

In a playful mood, she chose a pair sequinned heels that boosted her height.

Glitterati: Jourdan could be seen posing with socialite and fashion model Emma Weymouth who wore a bright orange dress with a feathered trim

Glitterati: Jourdan could be seen posing with socialite and fashion model Emma Weymouth who wore a bright orange dress with a feathered trim

Famous friends: The pair struck a pose for awaiting photographers and laughed as they stood alongside one another

Friendships are made in heaven: the pair posed and giggled for awaiting photographers.

Flower power: Model Ikram Abdi Omar looked stunning in a yellow and pink floral print dress as she posed with Jourdan at the event

Flower power: Model Ikram Abdi Omar looked stunning in a yellow and pink floral print dress as she posed with Jourdan at the event

Fame game: (L-R) Pritika Swarup, Diane Kruger, Jourdan Dunn, David Koma and Emma Weymouth all appeared in good spirits as they posed together

Fame Game: (L to R) Pritika, Diane Kruger and Jourdan, Dunn, David Koma, Emma Weymouth, all appeared happy as they posed with each other

The annual event is often attended by a number of celebrities, art enthusiasts, hoteliers and aristocrats.

Each year, pop stars, business leaders and fashion designers also attend the annual event.

In previous years, guests such as Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Lady Amelia Windsor, have attended.

Venus Williams (43), an American tennis star, showed her stylish side in a black knee-length dress decorated with silver beads.

The woman wore matching heels in black with a silver studded strap detail, and her pink-dyed hair swept sideways. 

Looking good: Diane ensured she stood out from the crowd for the night in a unique black puff mini dress with a sheer panel

Fashion forward: The garment featured a low cut sweetheart neckline and detached black sleeves

Looking good: Diane ensured she stood out from the crowd for the night in a unique black puff mini dress with a sheer panel

In the detail: . She completed her look by wearing a black flower on her neck, while she wore lashings of make-up to complete her look

In the detail: . She finished her look with a black rose on her collarbone, and a smattering of eyeshadow.

 

Legs 11: She wore a pair of edgy leather high-heeled boots with silver toe caps

Legs 11: A pair of leather boots featuring silver-toned toecaps.

Style: She layered the raunchy look with a tailored black tuxedo jacket

Style: She layered the raunchy look with a tailored black tuxedo jacket

Style: The raunchy outfit was topped off with a black tailored tuxedo. 

Famous friends: Diane grabbed a snap with fashion designer David Koma

Diane snapped with David Koma, a fashion designer.

Sensational: American tennis player Venus Williams, 43, showed off her chic sense of style in a knee-length black dress with silver beaded detail

She wore a pair of matching black heels with silver studded detail over the straps

Sensational: American tennis player Venus Williams, 43, showed off her chic sense of style in a knee-length black dress with silver beaded detail

Accessorising: She wore her mane of pink hair to one side and opted for a pair of sparkling hoop earrings for the evening

Accessorizing: For the evening, she chose a pair of sparkling hoops to wear with her pink mane.

Friends in high places: Venus was seen grinning as she had her picture taken with model Emma Weymouth

Venus grinned as she posed with Emma Weymouth, a model.

Pose:The ladies posed with other guests at the swanky event

Pose: Guests at a swanky party posed for pictures with the ladies 

Time to go! Venus and Emma certainly made for a glamorous duo as they exited the party

It’s time to leave! Venus and Emma made a stylish couple as they left the event

Model behaviour: Elsewhere, Pixie Geldof opted for a pink babydoll dress for the evening, with the garment being cinched in at the waist

Pixie flicked a victory sign as she made her way into the event after posing for pictures

Pixie wore a pink babydoll for the evening. The garment was cinched at the waist.

Playful: She struck a number of poses on arrival while she wore a pair of pink high-heeled shoes and carried a white bag in the shape of a bow

On arrival, she struck several poses while wearing a pair pink high-heeled heels and carrying a bag white in the form of a bow.

All dressed up: Her dress featured some silver mirrored detail below the neckline and it had a pink crossover ribbon at the front

She was dressed to the nines: her dress had silver-mirrored details below the collarline. It also featured a pink crossover ribbon in the front.

Pals: (L-R) Georgia May Jagger, Aimee Phillips and Pixie were seen posing together at the bash

Pals: (L-R) Georgia May Jagger, Aimee Phillips and Pixie were seen posing together at the bash

Sensational: Lori Harvey turned up the glamour in a gold dress with racy split

Lori Harvey slayed the glamour with her gold dress and racy split 

Couple: She was joined by her British actor beau Damson Idris

Couple: Her British actor boyfriend Damson Idris was with her. 

Dapper: Andrew Garfield rocked a smart suit for the big night

Andrew Garfield looked dapper in a suit on the night of the Oscars 

Trainers: He layered the tailored jacket over a crisp white shirt and slipped his feet into bright white trainers

Trainers: The tailor-made jacket was layered over a white crisp shirt, and his white bright trainers were slipped on. 

Guests: (L-R) Gabriel Massan and Andrew Garfield

Guests: (L-R) Gabriel Massan and Andrew Garfield

Leggy: American actress Natasha Leon put on a very leggy display in a black and white mini-dress complete with knee-high socks

Natasha Leon, an American actress, put on a leggy show in a minidress with black and white stripes. She wore knee-high socks.

Glam: She sported a radiant palette of make-up and wore her auburn in a stylish bouffant

Glam: She donned a glowing palette of make up and styled her auburn with a fashionable bouffant  

Vamp it up! Lena Dunham opted for an eye-catching black satin and velvet look

Besties! She was joined a female pal for the party

Then, Vamp It Up! Lena Dunham chose a stunning black velvet and satin look to join a female friend for a party

Looking good! Lennon Gallagher was joined by his girlfriend Isobel Richmond for the event

Looking good! Lennon Gallagher attended the event with his girlfriend Isobel Richard.

Spitting image: He looked just like his father and Oasis rocker Liam

The spitting image of his father Liam and Oasis musician Liam 

A pair of pink pumps was worn to increase her height. She also carried a bag made of white in the form of a bow.

Orlando Bloom looked great as he stood at the event, wearing an elegant grey vest and matching trousers.

A pair of blue-tinted glasses and black boots were worn by the actor, who was sporting a healthy glow.

The star posed with designer Sir Paul Smith who wore a navy blue shirt while jokingly checking out the size of Orlando’s biceps.

Pixie Geldof chose a babydoll pink dress with a cinched waist for her evening look.

This dress had mirrored silver decorations below the collarline and a pink cross-over ribbon at the front.

Dapper chap: Orlando Bloom looked stylish as he posed at the event in a smart grey vest and a pair of matching trousers

Dapper chap: Orlando Bloom looked stylish as he posed at the event in a smart grey vest and a pair of matching trousers

Feeling blue? He wore a pair of black boots and opted for some blue-tinted sunglasses, with the actor sporting a healthy tan

Do you feel blue? The actor wore black boots with blue sunglasses and was sporting a tan.

Larking about: The star posed with designer Sir Paul Smith who wore a navy blue shirt while jokingly checking out the size of Orlando's biceps

Larking about: The star posed with designer Sir Paul Smith who wore a navy blue shirt while jokingly checking out the size of Orlando’s biceps

Say cheese: (L-R) Minnie Driver, Paul Smith and Orlando Bloom

Say cheese: (L-R) Minnie Driver, Paul Smith and Orlando Bloom

Chic: Actress Minnie looked gorgeous in a strapless black dress with beaded embellishments

Heels: She completed the look with strappy black heels

Chic: Minnie was stunning in her strapless, black dress embellished by beaded accents 

Brunette beauty: She tied back her dark locks and wore a pair of pearl earrings

Brunette beauty: Her dark hair was tied back and she wore pearl earrings 

Flower power: Vogue's Anna Wintour was the epitome of chic in an emerald green floral dress

Trademark: She made sure to wear her famous dark glasses

Anna Wintour of Vogue was chic as a button in an emerald-green floral dress 

The devil wears... diamonds: She accessorised with strings of colourful diamond necklaces

This woman is wearing a variety of diamond necklaces. 

Pink princess: Former model Jackie St Clair commanded attention in a prink ruffled gown

Quirky: She also carried a quirky bag in the shape of a bird

Pink princess: Former model Jackie St Clair commanded attention in a prink ruffled gown 

Off we go! Among those seen leaving the party was actor Justin Theroux

We’re off! Among those seen leaving the party was actor Justin Theroux

Bye! After showing off his impressive muscles Orlando also made his exit

Bye! Orlando made his way out after displaying his muscles. 

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