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Sabrina Dhowre Elba dons a draping black gown at the BFILuminous Gala with her motherMaryam Egal

Sabrina Dhowre Elba nailed a simple yet glamorous look on Thursday evening as she took to the British Film Institute’s Luminous Ball in London.

The 34-year-old wife of actor Idris attended the event with her mother Maryam Egal, as the pair looked gorgoeus while posing at The Londoner Hotel bash.

Exuding chic, she donned a draping black maxi gown with a statement pearl choker for the evening.

Gorgeous girls: Sabrina Dhowre Elba, 37, proved that less is more on Thursday as she donned a draping black gown to the BFI Luminous Gala – attending alongside her mother Maryam Egal

The number featured a long-sleeved, ruched design as it fell to the floor – with a dipped neckline uncovering a velvet bustier underneath.

Sabrina amped up the look with a statement chunky pearl choker which covered her whole neck, adding small dropped earring to complete.

The model and activist kept her ultra-dark locks swept back in a low bun as all the attention remained on her ensemble.

Stunner: Exuding chic, she donned a draping black maxi gown with a statement pearl choker for the evening

Stunner: Exuding chic, she donned a draping black maxi gown with a statement pearl choker for the evening

Gown: The number featured a long-sleeved, ruched design as it fell to the floor - with a dipped neckline uncovering a velvet bustier underneath

Physique: While it accentuated her gorgeous figure

Gown: The number featured a long-sleeved, ruched design as it fell to the floor – with a dipped neckline uncovering a velvet bustier underneath

Glitz: Sabrina amped up the look with the statement chunky pearl choker which covered her whole neck, adding small dropped earring to complete

Glitz: Sabrina amped up the look with the statement chunky pearl choker which covered her whole neck, adding small dropped earring to complete

She added a radiant palette of makeup, with a soft cat-eye shadow and a nude lipstick.

Meanwhile, Sabrina’s mother, Maryam, looked gorgeous in an all-white look, which featured a pleated dress.

The mum-of-five opted for a full makeup look as she sported a purple lipstick and glamorous eyeshadow to match.

Sleek: The model and activist kept her ultra-dark locks swept back in a low bun as all the attention remained on her ensemble

Sleek: The model and activist kept her ultra-dark locks swept back in a low bun as all the attention remained on her ensemble

Sultry: Sabrina posed for a slew of snaps both inside and outside the event

Solo shot: She took to the blue carpet solo, before grabbing her mother inside

Sultry: Sabrina posed for a slew of snaps both inside and outside the event

Glowing: She added a radiant palette of makeup, with a soft cat-eye shadow and a nude lipstick

Glowing: She added a radiant palette of makeup, with a soft cat-eye shadow and a nude lipstick

Monochrome duo: Meanwhile, Sabrina's mother, Maryam, looked gorgeous in an all-white look, which featured a pleated dress

Height elevator: The beauty added a pair of double-strapped gold heels to finish the look

Monochrome duo: Meanwhile, Sabrina’s mother, Maryam, looked gorgeous in an all-white look, which featured a pleated dress

Sabrina and Maryam appeared in high spirits as they were spotted leaving the bash, smiling for some snaps. 

The bi-annual Luminous Gala celebrates British film and film talent of the past, present and future – raising funds for the British Film Institute’s education and events.

A host of other famous faces took to the event, including stars such as Lily James, Eddie Redmayne and Dame Joan Collins.  

Glam: Maryam opted for a full makeup look as she sported a purple lipstick and glamorous eyeshadow to match

Glam: Maryam opted for a full makeup look as she sported a purple lipstick and glamorous eyeshadow to match

Event: The bi-annual Luminous Gala celebrates British film and film talent of the past, present and future

Charity: While it also raises funds for the British Film Institute's education and events

Event: The bi-annual Luminous Gala celebrates British film and film talent of the past, present and future

Smike! Sabrina appeared in high spirits for the evening, beaming for a slew of snaps

Smike! Sabrina appeared in high spirits for the evening, beaming for a slew of snaps

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