Brit Awards 2018: Dua Lipa and Maya Jama lead best dressed on red carpet

Maya Jama and Dua Lipa led the best dressed stars on the red carpet as the 38th annual edition of the BRIT awards kicked off in celebration of the best in music from Britain and around the world.

The awards, known for celebrating the best of UK and global music, produces an array of OTT outfits every year.

From Geri Halliwell's now-infamous Union Jack dress worn in 1997 to the sparkly silver wig worn by Cher in 1999, the occasion annually provides a major moment in the fashion calendar.

Rising star Dua Lipa, nominated for five BRIT awards at tonight’s event, made a spectacular entrance in a baby pink tiered tulle Giambattista Valli extravaganza with a raised front and long train

She accessorised the dress with matching black strappy sandals to complete the smoking hot look.

Stormzy's girlfriend Maya Jama, who hosted a Facebook live of the event alongside Professor Green, looked super sharp in a pink glittery coat dress by Henry Holland which she paired with metallic pink flower-embellished sandals.

Jessie Ware, nominated for British Female Solo Artist, looked chic in a long-sleeved dropped-waist white satin Simone Rocha gown, which she accessorised with statement red earrings.

Adwoa Aboah looked effortlessly cool in a sleeveless white gown with feathered neckline. She, like many of the other guests, carried a white rose in a show of support for the Time's Up initiative.

Actress and model Clara Paget, nailed 70s glam in a black jumpsuit with gold embellishment and gold platform heels.

Paloma Faith donned a sparkling ruched silver sequin gown, and matching silver disco ball clutch bag.

Keep an eye on standard/showbiz for the evenings award winners.