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Gone are the days where safe and predictable looks would suffice at the BAFTA Awards. On Sunday in London, the British awards show delivered fashion-packed red carpet moments full of directional trends and couture messages.

The incredible roster of homegrown talent, including Dua Lipa, Carrey Mulligan, Florence Pugh and Vivian Oparah, went toe-to-toe with international imports with high-fashion pedigrees, including Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edibiri and Taylor Russell.

Here are some the key trends that the entertainment community delivered at the British capital tonight:

Red

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Dua Lipa attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Dua Lipa attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 18 in London. Getty Images

In a sea of black gowns, an assortment of red stood out, bringing power and drama to the carpet. The best example was Dua Lipa in a Valentino halterneck with a dramatic cape with burgundy-colored hair to match. 

Surprise Orange

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Ayo Edebiri attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Ayo Edebiri attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 18 in London. Getty Images

Orange was the least expected shade on the BAFTAs red carpet, where Ayo Edebiri delivered probably the best look of the whole night, with a peachy 1920s-inspired Bottega Veneta gown paired with a white feather boa. It was, at once, timeless and modern.

Waist Details

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Taylor Russell attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Taylor Russell attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 18 in London. Corbis via Getty Images

Canadian actress Taylor Russell gave us another memorable look from British designer Jonathan Anderson for Loewe, who created this white gown with cutouts revealing her back and waist. Complete with feather embellishments, she brought to mind a real-life Swan. Florence Pugh, in a black Harris Reed gown with a metallic bustier, was another standout waist-forward moment.

Plunging Necklines

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Phoebe Dynevor attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)

Phoebe Dynevor attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 18 in London. FilmMagic

The plunging neckline was the detail of the night when it came to seduction on the BAFTAs carpet. Hats off to Phoebe Dynevor for her homage to old-Hollywood glamour in white satin with one of the lowest cuts the night. 

Menswear/Top Coat

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Bradley Cooper attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Bradley Cooper attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 18 in London. Getty Images

The lads have been giving the ladies a run for their money on the red carpet recently, and BAFTAs were no different. The evening top coat has become a go-to, but Bradley Cooper took it a step further by adding a military spin with a ’70s-flavored pant.

Metallics

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Sheila Atim attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Sheila Atim attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 18 in London. Samir Hussein/WireImage

In line with the most recent haute couture shows, metallics were key trends. Sheila Atim lit up the night in this silver metallic Gucci gown with a short train that positioned her as one of the best dressed.