A red carpet moment where celebrity style and designer storytelling shine

Malaysian actor Henry Golding attends the British Fashion Awards 2025, an annual event raising money for the British Fashion Council Foundation, in London. Photo: Reuters

The 2025 British Fashion Awards red carpet delivered the kind of spectacle that reminds us why this night remains among fashion’s most anticipated events.

More than just a parade of gowns and tuxedos, it has become a stage where celebrity style, designer storytelling and cultural mood converge.

This year, it felt especially electric, with attendees embracing unexpected textures and a confident sense of individuality that pushed beyond traditional eveningwear codes.

If previous years favoured a classic aesthetic, 2025 marked the clear shift toward eclectic minimalism.

Architectural shoulders and exaggerated draping appeared again and again, signalling a renewed appetite for fashion that commands attention – although, in a modest manner.

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Silver, in particular, emerged as the unofficial theme, appearing in mirrored sequins and brushed foil fabrics and soft metallic knitwear.

Black remained evergreen, but designers played with transparency and texture to keep it modern: sheer panels, structured lace and high-shine leather introduced depth and complexity to a perennial favourite.

Overall, the 2025 British Fashion Awards illustrated how the fashion world’s biggest names are rewriting what formalwear can look like.

Instead of adhering to a singular trend, celebrities embraced a spectrum of styles that felt personal, expressive and forward-looking – setting the tone for the year’s upcoming fashion calendar and reminding us that on this carpet, risk and refinement can coexist beautifully.