What’s Underneath the British Fashion Awards 2025 Looks? A Lingerie Insider’s Breakdown

December has arrived, and while the festive season draws near, the fashion world had one final, glittering event on the calendar: the British Fashion Awards.

Held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the evening brought together designers, models, creatives, and cultural icons to celebrate a year of change and momentum in fashion. With more than ten new creative directors stepping into leading roles at influential fashion houses, the night reflected both a closing chapter for 2025 and an industry in transition.

While the gowns dazzled on the red carpet, we at Brarista can’t help but focus on what lies beneath each iconic look. Lingerie foundations are often overlooked, yet they work behind the scenes to define the fit, comfort, and silhouette of every couture moment. Here’s our insider take on some standout looks from the night.

Cat Burns in Denzil Patrick, Paired with Dora Larsen’s Odette Floral Lace Bra

Photography Gareth Cattermole

The Traitors star Cat Burns stepped out in a custom Denzil Patrick two-piece that balanced structure with softness. The Odette Floral Lace Underwire Bra by Dora Larsen would have been a perfect match, with a mirrored colour palette that makes the two seem made for each other. Its supportive underwired cups and subtle floral detailing exemplify how lingerie chosen with intention can become part of the styling story rather than just a functional layer.

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Cate Blanchett in Givenchy, Paired with Givenchy Wool Viscose Panties

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Cate Blanchett stunned in a tuxedo-inspired Givenchy gown by Sarah Burton. The off-the-shoulder cut framed a laced, keyhole bra, and what could suit it better than matching Givenchy knickers?

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Raye in Custom Ferrari, Paired with Wacoal’s Halo Underwired Strapless Bra

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Raye’s signature Old Hollywood glamour shone in her custom silver Ferrari gown, featuring a sequined, off-the-shoulder bodice. With her shoulders bare, the obvious choice beneath is a strapless bra that combines support with a smooth, sculpting finish. Wacoal’s Halo Underwired Strapless Bra delivers both lift and a clean silhouette, making it the perfect foundation for a moment on the blue carpet.

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Erin O’Connor in Alex Eagle, Paired with M&S Monaco Wired Quarter Balcony Bra

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Erin O'Connor’s Alex Eagle suit was in such a perfect shade of buttery white. To keep the neckline shart and uninterrupted, we’d pair it with the Monaco bra from M&S’s Autograph collection (the face of M&S in M&S!). The quarter-balconette cut keeps the neckline clean beneath the low cut.

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Paloma Elsesser and Iris Law in Miu Miu, Paired with Miu Miu Satin Bra

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Naked dressing is far from over. Paloma Elsesser and Iris Law both stepped out in Miu Miu looks that celebrated lingerie as outerwear. And in this case, there’s no guessing: the iconic Miu Miu satin bras were part of the outfit, not hidden beneath it.

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Why Lingerie Foundations Matter

The British Fashion Awards celebrate artistry and design, but the real secret to every confident blue‑carpet moment is fit. Even the most beautifully made gown can be compromised by the wrong bra size, while the right foundation enhances posture, shape, and self-assurance. Yet over 80% of women wear the wrong size, often due to limited fitting access and outdated measuring methods.

Whether you’re preparing for a gala or simply your Monday morning, let this serve as a reminder: the right support doesn’t just improve how your clothes fit, but also transforms how you carry yourself.

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Unlike generic chatbots or simple measuring tools, Brarista offers deep lingerie specialisation, combining professionally graded fitting quizzes, deep learning algorithms, and large language models to democratise expert fitting services at scale. It delivers round-the-clock, personalised, brand-agnostic sizing recommendations through B2B2C white-label software embedded directly within retailers’ websites, free to end-users. Brarista isn’t just another chatbot; it is transforming how an entire industry approaches one of its most persistent challenges.

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