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The 2026 BRIT Awards red carpet delivered a striking mix of softness, structure, and unapologetic confidence. Stars leaned into fashion and beauty moments that felt intentional and expressive. This year’s arrivals weren’t just about looking good, they were about making a statement that demanded attention.

Romance was front and center when Olivia Dean stepped out in a strapless butter-yellow custom Loewe gown adorned with delicate cornflower detailing. Jade Thirlwall went for edge with a bold, structural silhouette paired with a bomber jacket and matching tights, giving futuristic cool-girl energy with pink highlighter and parted straight hair. 

Ethereal glamour came courtesy of Tems, who stunned in a white strapless corset gown with lace detailing and dramatic puffed shoulders. The look was balanced with soft glam and bold, dark lipstick. Vintage vibes followed with Maya Jama, who channeled 1960s couture in a white sequin gown >Ravyn Lenae, who wore a Honey Birdette bralette under a sheer black Blumarine dress with Jimmy Choo strap heels. While the look was undeniably sexy, it was her beauty moment—soft brown brows and sheer lipstick—that grounded it all. In contrast, Cat Burns kept things light and playful in a baby-blue gingham matching co-ord set that felt fresh, joyful, and refreshing.

Cool-girlsrc=”https://media.essence.com/vxcjywbwpa/uploads/2026/03/GettyImages-2263508437.jpg” alt=”The Best Beauty And Fashion Moments At The 2026 BRIT Awards” width=”400″ height=”599″ />Fleur East at The BRIT Awards 2026 held at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Zak Hussein/Billboard via Getty Images)Olivia Dean at The BRIT Awards 2026 held at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Zak Hussein/Billboard via Getty Images)Cat Burns at The BRIT Awards 2026 held at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Zak Hussein/Billboard via Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Clara Amfo attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Ella Thomas attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Jade Thirlwall attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Redferns)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Maya Jama attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Tems attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) AJ Odudu attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Sheila Atim attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Redferns)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Corinna Brown attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Tinea Taylor attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Paige Cole attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Bel Merid attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Charlie Kamale attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Vick Hope attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Ms Banks attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Celeste attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY)Krystal D’Anjou attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Ravyn Lenae attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Amber Rose Gill attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Corinna Brown attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) YolanDa Brown attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Rachel Chinouriri attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images)

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