Baftas 2026: The boldest looks on the red carpet

Classic looks seem to be dominating, but a handful of stars are taking real fashion risks

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The 2026 Baftas are officially underway as celebrities descended upon the red carpet in style.

Outside the Royal Festival Hall in London, the stars braved the February chill to attend the biggest night in British film where Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy One Battle After Another leads the charge with 14 nominations. Find the full list of nominees here.

Hosting this year’s ceremony is Scottish comedian Alan Cumming who takes up the mantle from David Tennant. The Doctor Who star is taking a break from presenting duties after a two-year stint in the role.

It was a mostly subdued affair on the red carpet this year with A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, and Timothée Chalamet all opting for classic black ensembles.

Others, however, pushed the envelope with their sartorial choices. Reality TV star Maura Higgins turned out in a crimson red showstopper while Best Supporting Actress nominee Teyana Taylor wore a sculptural gown that partly obscured her face.

Here, we round up some of the boldest looks from the 2026 Bafta Awards.