It looks as if everybody on the red carpet at the 2022 BRIT Awards [1] had recently attended a screening of "The Matrix Resurrections." [2] Apparently, the sartorial order of the day was "undisputedly cool," with attendees taking us into the future by swanning the carpet in black cutouts, structural shapes, ankle-sweeping coats, and a whole lot of leather.
BRIT Award winner Little Simz led the vanguard in an all-black ensemble layered with a pop of neon green, courtesy of Prada. She completed the look with some red-tinted sunglasses that Trinity would no doubt approve of. Behind her came Ashley Roberts in a standout black halter-neck Mônot gown with leather gloves — this time fusing "The Matrix" with the late, great Thierry Mugler. It was clear to see Mugler's influence [3] across the carpet with stylists fusing eroticism and futurism through strong architectural lines and body-caressing fabrics. Lola Young, Maya Jama, and Anne-Marie continued to fuel the trend with daring cuts and mixed textures. Abby Roberts [4] added a cyber-princess touch to her all-black sheer outfit, with loose pink waves and otherworldly eye makeup.
It wasn't just the women who got the futuristic goth memo, either. KSI elevated a grey suit with a black harness, purple leather gloves, and bold utility boots. Dave followed the theme sporting a suit with a more refined black harness.
Reach for your leather jacket, and read on for all the "Matrix" meets Mugler looks ahead — then indulge in all of the best fashion from the 2022 BRIT Awards.