Biggest names like Lizzo, Harry Styles and Ellie Goulding hit the red carpet with daring looks.

The Brit Awards returned this weekend in full force. The most important night in the UK music industry calendar finally arrived and brought with it many red-carpet moments and glamorous outfits from the celebrities in attendance.
Hosted by Mo Gilligan, the evening celebrated the industry’s most talented artists and saw performances from names such as Stormzy, Wet Leg, Lizzo and Harry Styles. The British singer swept the board at the 43rd annual awards, taking home the trophies for Album of the Year for Harry’s House, Song of the Year for “As it Was,” Artist of the Year and Best Pop/R&B Act. He also stole the show in a matching black suit and a giant flower choker necklace by Nina Ricci.
The Brit Awards are known for their experimental and glamorous red carpet, adding that revealing outfits have become the norm on showbiz red carpets. Among the stars who attended the ceremony, we saw Maya Jama and Ellie Goulding in stunning outfits from brands like Schiaparelli. Black was one of the biggest colour trends. From Sam Smith in an eye-catching Harri puffy jumpsuit and Kim Petras in her black mini dress and matching long gloves to Salma Hayek and her rocker look: bustier dress, fishnet stockings and platform boots. The Brit Awards 2023 produced one of the most daring red carpets to date.
Here’s a look at some of the most notable looks for attendees at the 43rd annual BRIT Awards celebrating the UK’s most popular music.
HARRY STYLES
Harry Styles, wowed British attendees when he appeared at the awards show in a matching black suit, with a peplum waist, and a giant flower choker necklace. The two-piece was custom-made by Nina Ricci. She complemented her look with rings and a cross pendant.

SALMA HAYEK
Mexican actress Salma Hayek wore an Alexander McQueen look from his Spring-Summer 2023 collection. It was an outfit based on a corset, with an asymmetrical skirt that evoked the design of a biker jacket. She completed the look with Boucheron jewelry and Saint Laurent platform boots, matched with fishnet stockings.

KIM PETRAS
“Unholy” singer Kim Petras brought a futuristic version of the LBD to the BRIT Awards 2023. The award-winning musician posed in a sleeveless Valentino mini-dress with a curved neckline, over black sheer tights. Matte black fingerless gloves added a retro touch to her outfit. She also wore black platform heels in black patent leather and a thin silk scarf around her head.

MAYA JAMA
The “Love Island” host looked stunning on the red carpet as she opted for a glamorous outfit. For the occasion, she wore a strapless black dress by Schiaparelli, which featured beaded gold embellishments in a skeletal design. She also wore gold sun-shaped earrings and completed her look with strappy high heels.

ELLIE GOULDING
Ellie Goulding attended the Brit Awards 2023 red carpet wearing a matte black breastplate teamed with matching black, high-waisted trousers.

KRISTEN MCMENAMY
Supermodel Kristen McMenamy dazzled at the Brit Awards 2023 red carpet, wearing a pale pink midi dress by Alexander McQueen. The fabric faded from black into pale pink before fading back to black at the hem. She also wore bracelets, a chain necklace, and inky eyeliner.

LIZZO
The “About Damn Time” singer stepped out at the Brit Awards 2023 red carpet, wearing a beautiful full-glam ensemble. For the occasion, she opted for a ruched, one-shoulder metallic gown by Robert Wun. The dress featured matching ruffle-like aura. She completed the look with chunky gold earrings and strappy black heels.


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