The Best Dresses on the BAFTA Awards Red Carpet

The requirements for the EE British Academy Film Awards red carpet are far more complex than those of any in Hollywood. Why? Let's be honest, it's all down to the inclement weather. The BAFTAs walk is a notoriously chilly and windswept one—for A-listers and reporters alike—so navigating this glamorous affair without emulating scenes from The Revenant (if you haven't seen it, frostbite is all too common) is actually quite an ask. From Alicia Vikander in full-length leather to Dakota Johnson in yet another great spaghetti-strapped number, the starry line-up did not disappoint. Keep reading to see our best-rated gowns of the night…

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WHO: Cate Blanchett

WHAT: Nominee, Leading Actress in Carol

WEAR: Alexander McQueen gown.

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WHO: Emilia Clarke

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Victoria Beckham dress.

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WHO: Dree Hemingway

WEAR: Erdem dress.

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WHO: Alicia Vikander

WHAT: Nominee, Supporting Actress for Ex Machina

WEAR: Louis Vuitton dress.

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WHO: Annabelle Wallis

WEAR: Oscar de la Renta dress.

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WHO: Julianne Moore

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Armani gown.

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WHO: Olga Kurylenko

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Ralph and Russo gown; Atelier Swarovski jewellery.

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WHO: Bel Powley

WHAT: Nominee, EE Rising Star

WEAR: Gucci dress and shoes.

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WHO: Saoirse Ronan

WHAT: Outstanding British Film, Brooklyn

WEAR: Custom made Burberry gown.

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WHO: Isla Fisher

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WHO: Rooney Mara

WHAT: Nominee, Supporting Actress for Carol

WEAR: Givenchy haute couture gown.

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WHO: Dakota Johnson

WHAT: Nominee, EE Rising Star

WEAR: Dior gown; Jimmy Choo shoes.

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WHO: Kate Winslet

WHAT: Supporting Actress for Steve Jobs

WEAR: Antonio Berardi dress.

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WHO: Lily Donaldson

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WHO: Gemma Chan

WEAR: Jenny Packham gown.

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Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.