<p data-start="375" data-end="601">From sculpted tailoring to breathtaking gowns, this year&rsquo;s BAFTAs fashion blended classic elegance with daring, modern twists &mdash; and London&rsquo;s Southbank red carpet was the ultimate runway.&nbsp;<span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>

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<p>The BAFTAs have long occupied a particular place within awards season &mdash; less spectacle, more study in restraint. At the&nbsp;<strong data-start="120" data-end="156">79th British Academy Film Awards</strong>, the red carpet unfolded with a quiet assurance, favouring considered elegance over overt theatrics. Silhouettes were deliberate, palettes often disciplined, and embellishment used with intention rather than excess. Below, a selection of the evening&rsquo;s most compellingly dressed.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sadie Sink</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: center;">The <em data-start="1094" data-end="1111">Stranger Things</em> alum shone in a metallic green off-shoulder gown with a tube-like bodice and an a-line skirt that moved beautifully on the red carpet. Her sleek heels and minimal accessories let the dress do all the talking.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Monica Belluci</strong></h3>

<p>A masterclass in enduring glamour, Bellucci opted for a black Saint Laurent gown that was both timeless and striking. Paired with statement Cartier jewels, she epitomized red-carpet sophistication.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet</strong></h3>

<p>Chalamet brought his signature mix of tailoring and edge in a <strong data-start="1732" data-end="1758">custom Givenchy tuxedo</strong> &mdash; a sculpted black ensemble that felt both classic and personally expressive.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Robert Aramayo</strong></h3>

<p>The rising star's Dior suit was a masterclass in refined modern tailoring. Cut with exactitude and worn without affectation, the look honoured the codes of the house while feeling entirely contemporary.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Teyana Taylor</strong></h3>

<p>Taylor channeled regal energy in a ruffled Burberry ensemble &mdash; a standout look noted by fashion editors for its dramatic silhouettes and couture-level craftsmanship.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tilda Swinton</strong></h3>

<p>Tilda framed the evening&rsquo;s most cerebral fashion moment in a tailored Chanel tuxedo drawn from the house&rsquo;s M&eacute;tiers d&rsquo;art collection &mdash; an ensemble that seemed to bridge gender and tradition with intellectual poise.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ethan Hawke</strong></h3>

<p>Hawke approached the evening with quiet irreverence in an Armani suit, pairing it with an understated bolo tie.&nbsp;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ellie Bamber</strong></h3>

<p>In Armani Priv&eacute;, Ellie leaned into gilded refinement. The gown&rsquo;s delicate structure and controlled drape suggested romanticism grounded in technical precision.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Archie Madekwe</strong></h3>

<p>Archie's contemporary Dior tuxedo subtly challenged proportion, offering a modern interpretation of formalwear that felt thoughtful and playful.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Renate Reinsve</strong></h3>

<p>Renate's black Louis Vuitton gown balanced architectural cutouts with clean lines. The tension between exposure and structure gave the look its quiet intensity.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Joe Alwyn</strong></h3>

<p>Joe remained faithful to classic tailoring &mdash; a box-fitted black and white suit, immaculately styled. In its restraint, the look underscored the enduring authority of simplicity.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Glenn Close</strong></h3>

<p>The iconic actor added grace and gravitas to the evening in a<strong> </strong>tailored ensemble from Erdem that proved timeless tailoring with classic embellishment still reigns supreme on the BAFTA carpet.</p>

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