The autumn/winter 2026 catwalks proceed apace throughout London, however this night, the capital’s consideration turns to trend in a distinct context: the 2026 BAFTAs red carpet.
And so right here we’re, at Vogue HQ, sanity hanging on by a pores and skin tag, and watching spotlights rake the skyline throughout the Thames, as a few of Hollywood’s greatest names – Monica Bellucci, Emma Stone, Odessa A’zion, Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Patrick Dempsey, Gillian Anderson, Kate Hudson, Glenn Close and Jacob Elordi – descend on the Royal Festival Hall for British movie’s greatest night time out.
Who amongst them will dare to put on the “Paul Mescal” costume that Central Saint Martins graduate Oli Clarke simply despatched down the runway as a part of the style faculty’s MA showcase? Probably none of them. Oh, nicely: the BAFTAs are not often quick on trend coups. Think: Marianne Jean-Baptiste in what she described as “titty-licious” McQueen; Colman Domingo in sleazy-chic Versace; and Gwendoline Christie, statuesque in a gothic black silk robe designed by her companion, Giles Deacon, eventually yr’s ceremony.
Scroll by means of the gallery under for a rolling information to all the celebs on the BAFTAs purple carpet.
