Daisy no more! Carey Mulligan vamps it up in black bustier and matching trousers as she steals the show at Hugo Boss party

PUBLISHED: 02:33 EST, 31 May 2013 | UPDATED: 05:30 EST, 31 May 2013

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As Daisy Buchanan, she's the epitome of feminine chic, breezing around New York in pastel chiffon and ruffles.

But Carey Mulligan looked a far cry from her Gatsby role on Thursday as she embraced her inner vamp in a dramatic all-black outfit at the Hugo Boss winter 2013 show in Shanghai.

The 28-year-old made sure that she stood out from the rest of the star-studded crowd as she paired a black bustier with matching trousers and a splash of red lipstick.

Dramatic style: Carey Mulligan looked a far cry from the delicate Daisy Buchanan in a black bustier and trousers at the Hugo Boss show in Shanghai on Thursday

Ditching the girlie image, the actress was clearly out to prove how different she is from the frivolous, coquettish character, making sure that she looked as strong and womanly as possible.

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She added a sharp-shouldered black jacket over the satin top and a matching back of open-toe high heels, creating a powerful block of colour.

Offset by her porcelain pale complexion, the black looked striking paired with her crop of bleach blonde hair and dark red lips.

The lady is a vamp: The Great Gatsby actress looked striking as she paired the all black look with a splash of red lipstick

Porcelain complexion: The 28-year-old offset her pale skin with the dark black and bright red, making her crop of blonde hair stand out even more

She might have spent the last few weeks jetting all over he world to promote Baz Luhrmann's much-talked about film, but it seems that Carey isn't ready to slow down just yet.

A week after the whirlwind of Cannes, the British star was in Asia to support the Hugo Boss catwalk show, joined by the likes of Gerard Butler and Joan Smalls.

And just in case she blended in with the 1000 strong crowd at the, Carey made clearly made sure that her look was as eye-catching as possible.

Jet-setter: The British star has been flying all over the world to promote The Great Gatsby, but still seemed fresh-faced

Dapper star: Gerard Butler posed in a black Hugo Boss suit with Hong Kong actress Cherie Chung

Scrubs up well: The 300 star seemed on fine form ahead of the fashion show in front of a 1000-strong crowd

Olympus Has Fallen star Gerard looked like he'd put just as much thought into his outfit, posing in a chic black suit with actress Cherie Chung.

London-born star Carey who wed Marcus Mumford just over a year ago, has hardly had time to stop since tying the knot.

Supporting the brand: The stars proved their loyalty to the German fashion label after jetting all the way to Shanghai

And it seems that having a break isn't on the cards just yet as she's set to start filming Hold On To Me opposite Robert Pattinson this year, as well as a new adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd.

Speaking about her seeming proclivity toward period pieces, Carey recently told Vogue Australia: 'I’m just really excited by brilliantly written parts. So I guess I have done quite a few that happen to be in different era. But I think they’re just great parts that I’ve been lucky enough to play.'

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Love Carey, since seeing her in An Education. Such class and elegance. This is what I want to look up to as a teenage girl, not women plastered in makeup, bursting out of dresses that barely cover their behinds.

- arienette22 , CU, 31/5/2013 22:05

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I honestly thought Carey was in her late 30's early 40's...wow!

- Ed , Los Angeles, United States, 31/5/2013 19:19

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She could do with some more risks with her style. It's getting quite dull.

- lelno , OJ, Egypt, 31/5/2013 18:25

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She looks great! Love her smile and her outfit choice too!

- Jen , Scotland, United Kingdom, 31/5/2013 18:07

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She looks beautiful, I love the chic outfit. Going to see The Great Gatsby today!