British Fashion Awards: Ab Fab's Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders turn up to present award as Patsy and Eddy

Fashion fans: Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders as Patsy and Eddy at the BFAs
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Jennifer Ruby24 November 2015
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Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders showed up to the British Fashion Awards as their iconic characters Patsy and Eddy.

The Absolutely Fabulous duo were on fine form as their champagne-swilling alter egos at the London Coliseum on Monday night.

In full fashion victim mode, Lumley wore a garish red lace dress and Saunders donned an enormous feathered hat for the occasion.

Clearly keen not to break character, the pair were spotted with glasses of champagne in their hands at all times as they posed for photos.

Eddie Izzard (L) and Joanna Lumley attend the British Fashion Awards
Dave Benett

They took to the stage at one point during the evening to present British designer Stella McCartney with the Best Brand Award.

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Saunders told the crowd: “I am in my spiritual home. Shout out to all my homies.

“The winner has literally come from nowhere. She's been making bags out of the pubic hair of wheatgrass for years... it's Stella McCartney!”

Later in the evening the pair mingled at the after party, with Lumley posing for a snap with friend Eddie Izzard, who was wearing matching red lipstick.

Lumley and Saunders are currently shooting the forthcoming Absolutely Fabulous film, which is slated for release next year.

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