BAFTA style partners Asprey, Charles Worthington, Escada, and Lanc�me will be participating in one-off BAFTA Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester (Official Hotel to the Orange British Academy Film Awards) on Thursday 21 January, transforming The Promenade into a fashion show reminiscent of a red carpet awards evening.

To celebrate the partnership with the Orange British Academy Film Awards, The Dorchester will automatically enter all BAFTA Afternoon Tea guests into a prize draw for one lucky recipient to win the official nominee gift bag which is given to all nominees, whether they win the coveted BAFTA masks or not.

On 21 January, models will be wearing the latest occasion and evening wear by Escada with unique dresses and accessories which represent glamour, colour, quality and amazing fit. Jewellery by Asprey will showcase highlights from the new Calla Lily, Feather and Protector collections. Make up will be by Benjamin Rousseau, Lanc�me National Make-Up Artist, with hair by Charles Worthington.

Style hunters taking a table will be given a copy of the BAFTA nomination announcement made that morning, and a goody bag including items by Charles Worthington, Evian, Hotel Chocolat and an award-winning Lanc�me Hypn�se Mascara. Afternoon Tea will consist of a glass of Taittinger Champagne (the Official Champagne of BAFTA), delicious savoury finger sandwiches, homemade scones and a selection of exquisite pastries.

BAFTA CEO Amanda Berry commented: �BAFTA is delighted to be working with its Style Partners at The Dorchester, a wonderful hotel that is synonymous with film. The BAFTA Afternoon Tea will provide a sneak preview of the anticipation, the style and the glamour that surrounds the Orange British Academy Film Awards.�

The BAFTA Afternoon Tea will be served in The Promenade at The Dorchester on 21 January 2010 at two sittings, 2.15pm and 4.45pm, and is priced at �48.00 per adult including a glass of champagne (Prices are inclusive of VAT and exclusive of service charge at 12.5%). For reservations or more information, telephone The Dorchester on +44 (0)20 7629 8888 or email restaurants@thedorchester.com. Early bookings recommended. Notes to editors: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image, by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefitting the public. One of the world�s most iconic luxury hotels, The Dorchester opened in a swirl of art deco glamour on London�s Park Lane in 1931. The Promenade is the buzzing heart of The Dorchester where afternoon tea has been served in The Promenade since the hotel first opened and still wins awards today. Its most recent accolade came from lofty heights when British Airways launched an �Afternoon Tea inspired by The Dorchester� for its long-haul FIRST customers.

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For further press information, please contact: Rosanna Crawley Head of Communications The Dorchester, Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA Tel: +44 (0) 20 7319 7062 rcrawley@thedorchester.com www.thedorchester.com