All the great (and ghastly) looks at the Brits 2025 ceremony and afterparties: Sabrina Carpenter to Charli XCX

The great (and ghastly) looks at the Brits 2025 ceremony and afterparties — Sabrina Carpenter to Charli XCX

Music’s biggest night in London arrived with a bang on Saturday evening as the Brits 2025 took over the 02 — before the best dressed guests scampered around the various parties that sprung up across town.

Charli XCX in Dilara FindikogluJed Cullen/Dave Benett

Starting as she meant to go on, it was Charli XCX — who went home with five five awards, including Artist and Album of the Year — that dominated the red carpet in a black, sheer gown from Dilara Findikoglu, the Turkish-born, London-based designer who has established herself the go-to label for cool girls. It didn’t come without controversy: “I heard that ITV were complaining about my nipples,” the singer said, as she accepted an award. She protested: “I feel like we are in the era of free nipples.”

Millie Bobby Brown in Annie’s IbizaJed Cullen/Dave Benett

Sabrina Carpenter made a nod to Britain, opting for a pink, ruched and sequinned gown from London house McQueen — before swapping into the glitzy, red showgirl number which saw the nation spit out their tea. Millie Bobby Brown, meanwhile, opted for an archive 1920s Egyptian gown crafted from real silver, from Annie’s Ibiza.

Jared Leto makes the case for spatsJed Cullen/Dave Benett

Battling for best dressed gent was Lenny Kravitz, ever the rockstar wearing vintage Jitrois, Jared Leto, who made a case for the return of spats which he wore with a feather lapel suit, and Stormzy, who kept things neutral in his chino, t-shirt and leather bomber get up. Jason Isaacs might have benefited from borrowing the Burberry number he modelled on the catwalk last week, instead opting for a Topman-esque blue suit with sneakers.

Jade Thirlwall in DieselJed Cullen/Dave Benett

Other notable moments from the red carpet included Jade Thirwell’s denim, Diesel gown, Naomie Harris’ chocolate, Robert Wun couture gown, Jordan Dunn’s sculptural Mugler suit and Nia Archives, who wore a tartan, Dior look.

Jess Glynne and Alex Scott attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave Benett

After the ceremony, it was quick changes and onto the afterparties — with Warner Music’s epic takeover of Claridge’s taking gold. Guests counting Rocco Ritchie, in a fur coat, Jess Glynne and Alex Scott, Charli XCX, Cruz Beckham and Lennon Gallagher flocked into the bananas themed extravaganza, all dressing up to the “nocturnal glamour” requirement.

Rocco Ritchie attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave Benett

The iconic Claridge’s ballroom was barely recognisable, with its chandeliers swapped out for crystal-embellished banana bunches. Custom carpets featuring boogying monkeys in short-shorts were rolled out, mocha velvet curtains were generously draped, and guests were served Hennessy as models — their faces covered in diamantes — gyrated to The Flag Twins DJing in an “inflatable” rave room. Later sets came from A. G. Cook, Joshua James and Rocco Ritchie. It had that roar of excitement and peacocking glamour that comes from big budget bashes that are increasingly rare in the capital.

Cush Jumbo attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave Benett

Raff Law, Cruz Beckham and Cush Jumbo kept the party going well into the early hours.

All the best looks from the Brits 2025:

Charli XCX in Dilara FindikogluJed Cullen/Dave BenettLenny KravitzJed Cullen/Dave BenettJared LetoJed Cullen/Dave BenettMaya JamaJed Cullen/Dave BenettJade Thirlwall Jed Cullen/Dave BenettStormzyJed Cullen/Dave BenettJorja Smith in 16ArlingtonJed Cullen/Dave BenettJourdan Dunn Jed Cullen/Dave BenettAlex Scott and Jess GlynneJed Cullen/Dave BenettDavina McCall Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty ImaClara Amfo in George TrochopoulosJed Cullen/Dave BenettMillie Bobby Brown in Annie’s IbizaJed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty ImaGhettsJed Cullen/Dave BenettJason IsaacsJed Cullen/Dave BenettPaloma Faith Jed Cullen/Dave BenettNaomie HarrisJed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Ima Ella Eyre in Labrum LondonJed Cullen/Dave BenettNia ArchivesJed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty ImaTeddy SwimsJed Cullen/Dave BenettRocco Ritchie attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave BenettLennon Gallagher and Isobel Richmond attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave BenettCush Jumbo attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave BenettCruz Beckham attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave BenettDami Hope attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave BenettRafferty Law and Rosa Ramirez attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave BenettJess Glynne and Alex Scott attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge'sDave BenettCharli XCX attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's Dave BenettKevin Bonsu and Karlon Bonsu aka The Flag Twins attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's Dave BenettMaximilian Raynor and Reece King wearing Maximilian Raynor attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's Dave BenettGene Gallagher and friends at the Universal Music BRIT Awards After-Party 2025 at 180 Studios Dave Benett/Getty Images for UniJordan Stephens and Jade Thirlwall at the Sony Music BRIT Awards 2025 After Party at Nobu HotelMatt Keeble/Dave Benett