"I'm one of the greatest actresses of all time - only a blithering idiot would think otherwise." - Stephen Fry aim a dig at Donald Trump

The BAFTAs, the Grammys and New York Fashion Week - the second weekend in February was without a doubt the starriest thus far. While on the surface the events might have appeared to follow in suit of the years previous, there was a distinct political agenda seeping through acceptance speeches and catwalk collections.
On stage at the BAFTAs, Stephen Fry opened the show with a
nod to Meryl Streep, reversing a statement made previously by Donald Trump. The evening's host, before kissing the nominee, said: "She’s one of the greatest actresses of all time - only a blithering idiot would think otherwise."When collecting the accolade for Best Actress for her role in La La Land, Emma Stone brought attention to the inclusive power of the arts. "I don't know if you realise this but right now this country, the United States and the world is going through a bit of a time," she said. "In a time that's so divisive, I think it's really special that we were all able to come together tonight, thanks to BAFTA, to celebrate the positive gift of creativity, and how it can transcend borders and how it can help people to feel a little less alone."In New York, the catwalk became a place of political outcry with many designers tackling America's new challenges in their creative output. Ahead of his show for Gypsy Sport, designer Rio Uribe brought attention to the plight of refugees and encouraged attendees to engage with those living on the street. His message was reiterated in the show's setting: tents and music provided by a family who play on the subway. The Public School duo, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, joined the conversation by sending models out wearing red baseball caps emblazoned with "Make America New York", a twist on president Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" and revisited their "We Need Leaders" slogan.
Women's issues also pulled focus during the weekend of shows. Anna Wintour and Diane von Furstenberg attended wearing badges supporting Planned Parenthood, which were also handed out at the Adam Selman show. Meanwhile, Milly gave out T-shirts with the logo "Steinem AF" at its show; a reference to famed feminist writer, Gloria Steinem.
The spirit of girl power had also reached the other end of the US. In Los Angeles, Adele took to the Grammys stage to accept the award for Best Album enthusiastically sharing her love for fellow nominee Beyoncé. "I'm very humbled and very grateful and gracious, but my life is Beyoncé, and the album to me, the Lemonade album, Beyoncé, was so monumental. I love you. I always have", she said.
Beyoncé not only debuted her baby bump at the awards, she also became the first to step out in a design by Peter Dundas under his own name. Previously at Roberto Cavalli and before that Emilio Pucci, his eponymous designs were proof that the Norwegian native will stick to the aesthetics that he is become most noted for and have become central points in his ten-year working relationship with Beyoncé.