Kristin Scott Thomas opts for casual chic in a wild coat and jeans as she attends Porter's Incredible Women event alongside Ellie Bamber

She is an icon when it comes to the movie business, having blazed a trail through both Britain and Hollywood.

So as Porter kicked off the first of their Incredible Women event in London it was no surprise to see the ever chic and cultured Kristin Scott Thomas on the guest list.

Arriving at the dinner and talk on Wednesday evening, held to honour Serpentine Gallery CEO, Yana Peel, the actress cut a seriously stylish figure alongside the likes of Ellie Bamber and Samantha Cameron.

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Culturally chic: As Porter kicked off the first of their Incredible Women event in London it was no surprise to see the ever chic and cultured Kristin Scott Thomas on the guest list

Kicking things off with a visit to the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, Kristin and the other guests at the event - held in in partnership with Estée Lauder - were treated to cocktails and a talk between Yana and Kirsty Wark.

Arriving at one of London's top cultural hot-spots, the Four Weddings And A Funeral star cut a chic but laid-back individual.

Opting to throw a billowing leopard-print great coat over herself to combat the cold weather, Kristin certainly unleashed her wild streak.

Laid-back: Arriving at the soiree on Wednesday, held to honour Serpentine Gallery CEO, Yana Peel, the actress cut a seriously stylish figure in her animal-print great coat

Stylish starlet: Kicking things off with a visit to the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, Kristin and Ellie Bamber (pictured) were some of the more famous faces to attend

However, the BAFTA-winning star opted to keep the rest of her outfit on a slightly more muted note, teaming a pink silk shirt with a lightweight black bomber.

She rounded off her casual evening look with a pair of flared jeans and black block-heeled boots.

Kristin kept to her simple and chic wardrobe by accessorising with a lime green handbag and smattering of jewellery. 

Effortless style: The BAFTA-winning star opted to keep the rest of her outfit on a muted note, teaming a pink silk shirt with a lightweight black bomber, jeans and block-heeled boots

Screen siren: Kristin wasn't the only screen siren at the cultured knees-up, however, and she was joined by rising screen beauty, Ellie

Fashionable: The Nocturnal Animals star, 19, looked every inch the Tinsel Town princess as she subtly flaunted her lithe frame and fashion credentials in a fitted Chanel mini

Wearing her shoulder-length locks pushed back off of her face, the English Patient actress allowed her famous features to come to the fore; subtly accentuated by a natural palette of make-up. 

Kristin wasn't the only screen siren at the cultured knees-up, however, and she was joined by rising screen beauty, Ellie.

The Nocturnal Animals star, 19, looked every inch the Tinsel Town princess as she subtly flaunted her lithe frame and fashion credentials in a fitted Chanel mini.

The jazzy banded number allowed the Berkshire beauty to showcase her lithe legs, which were thrust even more into the limelight be a pair of strappy black heels. 

Pins on parad: The jazzy banded number allowed the Berkshire beauty to showcase her lithe legs, which were thrust even more into the limelight be a pair of strappy black heels

The woman herelf: Following the soiree at the Gallery, Yana - who has just been appointed as the Serpentine's CEO - Kristin and the other guests made their way to Mayfair

Hostess with the most: Arriving at the exclusive haunt Mark's Club the guests were treated to a dinner, hosted by Porter and its Editor-in-Chief, Lucy Yeomans (pictured right with Yana)

All together: (L-R) Kristin, Ellie, Lucy and Sally Greene all looked to be enjoying the evening's festivities 

Wearing her flame-coloured locks loose and swept into stylised waves down past her shoulders, Ellie allowed her tresses to frame her pretty alabaster features. 

Following the cocktail and conversation at the Gallery, Yana - who has just been appointed as the Serpentine's CEO - Kristin and the other guests made their way to Mayfair.

Arriving at the exclusive haunt Mark's Club the guests were treated to a sit-down dinner, hosted by Porter and its Editor-in-Chief, Lucy Yeomans. 

Other notable guests at the event included wife of former PM David Cameron, Samantha, and the journalist Rachel Johnson.

Stepping out solo: Other notable guests at the event included wife of former PM David Cameron, Samantha, who wore an outfit by Cefinn

Out on the town: Journalist Rachel Johnson was another notable attendee at the event

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