While the award's season 'calendar highlight' is indubitably the Oscars, the BAFTAs certainly holds its own. The first ever BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards were held on the 29 May 1949, at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square for films shown in the United Kingdom in 1947 and 1948. Since then the London-based event has delivered year after year of stunning style moments, from the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Liz Taylor and Cher.
In celebration of the uniquely British event we share the most memorable, and more importantly glamorous, BAFTA looks of all time…
© Joe MaherAmbika Mod, 2023
Netflix's One Day star Ambika Mod wore the most divine corsetted black dress with bright floral accents to the 2023 BAFTA Awards.
© Scott GarfittPrincess Kate, 2023
Last year the Princess donned an all-white gown with long black gloves and a pair of gold floral earrings.
© Joe MaherAmelia Dimoldenberg, 2023
Amelia Dimoldenberg, better known as the chicken shop girl sported a hot pink velvet gown to last year's awards.
© Dave BenettEmma Watson, 2022
Emma Watson opted for a black and white Oscar de La Renta for the 2022 awards.
© Stuart C. WilsonFlorence Pugh, 2020
Florence Pugh was in her hot pink Valentino era back in 2020 and the BAFTA's red carpet was her catwalk.
© Neil MockfordZoe Kravitz, 2020
Zoe Kravitz wears a metallic gold gown with bright red earrings and a matching manicure in the same shade.
© NurPhotoJodie Turner-Smith, 2020
Jodie Turner-Smith opted for a bold canary-yellow Prada dress, perfectly showing off her 2020 baby bump.
© Fred DuvalPrincess Kate, 2017
In 2017 Princess Kate chose an off the shoulder floral ensemble, pairing the look with bold sparkling earrings and an elegant low bun hair style.
© Fred DuvalKeira Knightley, 2015
Keira Knightley chose to don a pair of pointed toe kitten heels back in 2015, pairing her sensible shoe choice with a two toned midi dress embellished with applique flowers.
© Mike MarslandLupita Nyong'o, 2014
The actress made jaws drop in a beautiful green Christian Dior dress in 2014.
© Simon MatthewsMarion Cotillard, 2008
Marion wore an angelic Chanel Couture mini dress complete with a white sheer cape.
© Tim WhitbySienna Miller, 2005
Sienna dazzled in a candy cane-esque Alexander McQueen slip dress back in 2005.
© Dave HoganNaomi Campbell, 2000
Proving her supermodel status in a black slinky halterneck dress, Naomi stunned on the BAFTA red carpet.
© Antony JonesGwyneth Paltrow, 1999
Goop founder Gwyneth donned a black corset top and matching maxi skirt, both embellished with beads and floral accents.
© Tom WargackiAudrey Hepburn, 1992
In 1992 Audrey won a BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grosvenor House Hotel in a black dress adorned with an oversized white rosette.
© KeystoneElizabeth Taylor, 1967
Liz wore a sequined coat dress with feather trim and her signature lashings of jewellery.
