10 must-see looks from the 2026 BAFTAs red carpet

Sunday night was a showstopping celebration of British creativity — not just in film, but also on the red carpet.

As if there weren’t already enough showstopping outfits at London Fashion Week this weekend, the coinciding 79th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday offered another stage for brands to showcase their designs as Hollywood A-listers including Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Ethan Hawke and Kirsten Dunst descended on the city’s Royal Festival Hall for the UK’s glitziest film awards ceremony.

Savvy stars understand the significance of the BAFTAs: Not only does it offer a chance to celebrate the best in British creativity, but its red carpet also offers an opportunity to propel one’s career. For years now, fashion has played a greater role in a film’s marketing strategy, as evident most recently with “Wuthering Heights” and “Marty Supreme.” Meanwhile, more stars are signing lucrative ambassadorship contracts that arguably allows them to skip the mainstream, well-paying blockbuster in favor of a more niche film project, so long as they wear their client’s clothes on the red carpet.

Prince William and Kate put on a united (and color-coordinated) front at the BAFTAs

At this year’s event, the clothes were quirky, distinctive and elegant, and often in subdued shades like crimson, plum and black. Some attendees chose to support British fashion stalwarts such as Roksanda, Erdem and Burberry, the latter whose runway show this evening will close out London Fashion Week. Other stars, like BAFTAs Rising Star nominee Archie Madekwe who wore a silk neck ruff by Dior, toyed with British historical dress codes.