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 Findikoglu

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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 Ibiza

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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 spats

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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 Diesel

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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's

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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's

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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's

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

Charli XCX in Dilara Findikoglu

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Lenny Kravitz

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Jared Leto

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Maya Jama

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Jade Thirlwall

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Stormzy

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Jorja Smith in 16Arlington

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Jourdan Dunn

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Alex Scott and Jess Glynne

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Davina McCall

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Clara Amfo in George Trochopoulos

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Millie Bobby Brown in Annie’s Ibiza

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Ghetts

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Jason Isaacs

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Paloma Faith

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Naomie Harris

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Ella Eyre in Labrum London

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Nia Archives

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Teddy Swims

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

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Lennon Gallagher and Isobel Richmond attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's

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

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Cruz Beckham attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's

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Dami Hope attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's

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Rafferty Law and Rosa Ramirez attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's

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

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Charli XCX attends the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's

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Kevin Bonsu and Karlon Bonsu aka The Flag Twins attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's

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Maximilian Raynor and Reece King wearing Maximilian Raynor attend the Warner Music Group and Hennessy 2025 BRIT Awards after party at Claridge's

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Gene Gallagher and friends at the Universal Music BRIT Awards After-Party 2025 at 180 Studios

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Jordan Stephens and Jade Thirlwall at the Sony Music BRIT Awards 2025 After Party at Nobu Hotel

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