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This year's Brit Awards saw the likes of Calvin Harris, Rita Ora and Nile Rodgers descend upon London’s O2 Arena for the biggest night in British music.
But before the best artists from the UK and further afield battled it out for prestigious awards such as British breakthrough act and and international group, the red carpet was alight with sequins, sparkles and white roses in honour of #TimesUp, as celebrity guests arrived for the annual celebration.
From Dua Lipa sitting pretty in Giambattista Valli to Ellie Goulding pouting in a prom dress, click through the gallery below to see the best-dressed at this year’s Brit Awards.
Show all 23 1 /23Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Rita Ora Keeping things light and feathery, the British singer-turned-TV presenter marked the occasion in a fantastically-feathered strapless couture gown by Australian design duo Ralph & Russo.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Cheryl & Liam Payne One of the British music industry's most prominent power couples, Cheryl donned a dynamic sleeve in this black mini Jean-Louis Sabaji dress while partner and former One Direction singer Payne paired a sky blue linen blazer with navy trousers.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Jennifer Hudson Like many of her fellow red carpet-ers, the American 'Spotlight' opted for a lusty scarlet gown for the occasion which complemented her flawless complexion.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Never one to miss the mark on the fashion front, the British model channeled Hollywood hedonism in this black sequin mini dress by Saint Lauren. Complete with butterfly fan shoulder detail and sheer black tights, the mother-of-one brought a rock star radiance to the evening's festivities.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Sam Smith The British singer might have been snubbed from this year's nominations list, but Sam Smith was a worthy winner on the red carpet in this maroon and navy ensemble that was a refreshing change from the sea of black tuxedos donned by most of his fellow male attendees.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Millie Bobby Brown She may only be 14 years old, but that's not stopping the 'Stranger Things' actress from becoming one of the most highly-acclaimed frequenters of the red carpet. This polka dot tulle gown by Rodarte feels both sophisticated and age-appropriate, which is no mean feat in celebsville.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Camilla Cabello The rising American-Cuban singer showed that even vintage lingerie can pack a style punch in this adorable and girlish babydoll ensemble from Ralph & Russo's spring collection.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Haim The eternally well-coordinated American girl band proved that some style credentials are best-earned as a team, with all three donning different Rodarte gowns paired with girlish fairy crowns, resulting in a wildly-clashing, yet ultra-feminine, cacophony of patterns and textures.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Calvin Harris Look too closely and you'd be forgiven for thinking Calvin Harris' suit is an optical illusion-gone-awry. Regardless, the Scottish chart-topper managed to look suitably-dashing with his black collared shirt and subtle, but significant, #TimesUp badge.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Kylie Minogue Only a vivacious character of Kylie's status and stature (4"9) could make an eye-popping scarlet trench coat seem glamorous and not worthy of its own espionage documentary. The matching stilettos could be a step too far, but it's Kylie and we can't get her out of our head.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Hailey Baldwin She may not be a smiley guest, but Hailey Baldwin cuts a stunning silhouette in this darkly romantic Ralph Lauren gown that perfectly-matched the intoxicating midnight hue of her lipstick.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Nile Rodgers The beloved Chic front man is no stranger to the red carpet and nor is his signature hat, which he is seldom seen without (the humble accessory even has its own Twitter account). As one would expect, Nile Rodgers continues to prove his style credentials in this monochrome look - which is obviously very chic indeed.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Pixie Lott Lilac is not an easy colour to pull off at the best of times, however, the young singer and former musical star managed to make a success of the shifty shade with her pinned-back platinum locks and a crystal bodice. Lest we forget the thigh-high slit, a sartorial trademark on red carpets since the dawn of time.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Stormzy A creature of comfort, the twice-nominated grime artist brought a slick sense of modesty to his metallic silk Richard James tuxedo with a pair of box-fresh trainers.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Holly Willoughby The British TV presenter opted for a fun and flirty white mini dress, complete with button detail and a feather trim. The 'This Morning' host paired her buoyant dress with Gina stilettos and a single white #TimesUp rose.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Ellie Goulding Few could pull off puffed-up shoulder pads and a brazen scarlet hue, but Goulding somehow manages to turn an 80s prom dress travesty into a curated retro masterpiece with neutral make up and a simple pair of black stilettos.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Jess Glynne Subscribing to fashion's resurgence of tiny sunglasses, Jess Glynne paired her slim specs with an over-sized tailored suit, whose nude hue was offset by a pair of deep violet flatforms. Paired with the 'Hold My Hand' singer's trademark flame-haired curls, Glynne's look was androgyny at its finest.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Jessie Ware Modest fashion has been sweeping through the catwalks this season and the British singer-turned-podcaster showed she is no exception to this rising trend. Up against Dua Lipa and Laura Marling in the best British female category, Ware wore an optic white silk gown by Simone Rocha that was as ethereal as it was goddess-like.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Ed Sheeran With four nominations following the release of his third album 'Divide', Ed Sheeran could have his fair share of air time at tonight's ceremony. Nonetheless, the British chart-topper kept things modest on the red carpet in a tailored navy Burberry suit, complete with a white rose pinned to his lapel as a nod to #TimesUp.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Paloma Faith Up for the best British female award, the Hackney-born singer stayed true to her eccentric aesthetic in an 80s-inspired silver sequin gown. Faith also acknowledged #TimesUp by holding two single white roses.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Dua Lipa Nominated for five awards, including MasterCard British Album of the Year, the British songstress turned heads in an opulent Giambattista Valli couture gown that had as many ruffles as it did Princess-worthy poofs. Paired with a single white rose in honour of #TimesUp, Dua Lipa's red carpet look was as ceremonial as the night itself.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Maya Jama Channeling her inner Barbie doll, the British TV presenter braved the cold in this sparkling pink mini dress, complete with a white rose pin to show support for #TimesUp.
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Brit Awards red carpet: Best dressed guests Professor Green The British rapper kept things simple in a tailored black tuxedo, accessorized only by a white rose badge in homage of #TimesUp.
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