Some of the biggest names in music - including Taylor Swift and Ellie Goulding - turned out for the Brit Awards in London on Wednesday night (February 25).

Kanye West's 'muted' performance and Madonna's stage fall were the major talking points from a ceremony which saw Ed Sheeran, Royal Blood and Sam Smith among those emerging victorious.

The evening's guests brought colour and glamour to the O2 - without further ado, here's the best of the Brits red carpet:

1. Taylor Swift in Atelier Roberto Cavalli


First-time Brits winner Taylor Swift looked dramatic in a black and red dragon-embellished gown.

2. Ellie Goulding elegant in Alberta Ferretti

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Ellie Goulding's ethereal white embroidered sheer gown by Alberta Ferretti prompted some awkward joking with Lewis Hamilton about weddings during the show, as the duo presented an award to Taylor Swift.

3. Rita Ora shimmered in Zuhair Murad


Brit Award nominee Rita Ora shimmered in a plunging gold sequinned Zuhair Murad jumpsuit.

4. Paloma Faith sparkles in Armani Prive


Another first-time Brit Awards winner, Paloma Faith channeled retro glamour in a strapless beaded Armani Prive gown with netting detail.

5. Caroline Flack in red leather

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TV presenter Caroline Flack rocked a red leather thigh-skimming dress from ASOS at the Brit Awards.

6. Little Mix showed off individual style


Little Mix revealed their individual style on the red carpet with their glamorous gowns.

7. FKA twigs stands out in Alexander McQueen

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Brit Award nominee FKA twigs looked effortlessly cool in a black bondage-style top and beaded floor-length skirt by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

8. Karlie Kloss sleek in Tom Ford

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Former Victoria's Secret model and (Taylor Swift's BFF) Karlie Kloss looked sleek in a monochrome custom Tom Ford gown with cutout shoulder details.

9. Fearne Cotton sparkles in metallic number


DJ and presenter Fearne Cotton arrived in a gold metallic mini dress form her own Very collection.

10. Marina Diamandis sparkles in sequins


Marina Diamandis of Marina and the Diamonds wore a vintage-inspired silver and gold sequinned gown complete with fur shawl.

11. Charli XCX goes daring with Vivienne Westwood

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Charli XCX donned a revealing, sideless sheer patterned Vivienne Westwood gown.

12. Laura Whitmore evokes spring in Halston Heritage

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Laura Whitmore was on red carpet and afterparty presenting duties, and added colour in a zesty lemon Halston Heritage mini-dress.

13. Noomi Rapace stylish in sheer gown

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Prometheus actress Noomi Rapace looked stylish in a black lace gown with sheer skirt panel on the red carpet.

14. Cara Delevingne androgynous in Saint Laurent

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Model (and filler to Ant and Dec's sandwich) Cara Delevingne worked the androgynous look in Saint Laurent.

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