It was an evening to have a good time one of the best in UK music, however the 2023 Brits was shrouded in controversy. After adopting gender-neutral classes final 12 months, the artist of the 12 months award included solely male nominees, failing to acknowledge any ladies artists. Harry Types, who received the award on 11 Feb. together with an additional three, took the chance to acknowledge his privilege and even went on to dedicate the award to the snubbed nominees. “So this award is for Rina [Sawayama], Charli [XCX], Florence [Welch], Mabel [Hill], and Becky [Hill]. Thanks a lot!” he stated in his acceptance speech.

Because the night continued at a collection of afterparties round London, Charli XCX took the chance to point out precisely how she felt about being left off the checklist. The singer, who wore a brilliant sheer Ludovic de Saint Sernin robe with Swarovski jewelry on the Brits crimson carpet, turned into a black patent miniskirt, heeled ankle boots, and a cropped white tshirt with “Actual Winner” written throughout the chest. She then draped a yellow fluffy coat excessive to attend the Warner Data afterparty on the NoMad resort.

Whereas Charli posted a carousel of snaps from the evening on her Instagram, she did not immediately handle the that means of her tshirt, merely captioning the submit with “i simply got here to have enjoyable”, however it may be assumed the “Sizzling In It” singer was making a (needed) level to the Brits panel. Earlier within the night, she was requested by the BBC about being nominated in one of the best pop/r&b class, however not for artist of the 12 months. “Nice query. I’ve heard numerous chat concerning the truth there weren’t sufficient females in album cycle and that is why nobody was nominated,” she stated. “However, I used to be in album cycle and I had a Quantity One album [with “Crash”].” She added, “There’s many people, so I do not know. It is best to ask them. We’re doing every little thing proper. I do not suppose it is our fault. I feel it may be theirs.”

The Brits crimson carpet was stuffed with surprises, from Sam Smith’s inflatable jumpsuit to Jessie J’s bump, however celebrities have been out in drive till the early hours of the morning with a lot of outfit adjustments in tow. Everybody is aware of the actual celebrations kick off after the award present itself as document labels compete with having one of the best afterparties within the capital. Maya Jama even threw her personal get together on a ship alongside the Thames earlier than heading to host “Love Island: Aftersun” simply hours later. Now, that is dedication! From Lizzo’s leopard print minidress to Jodie Turner-Smith’s cutout head-turner, see all one of the best afterparty seems forward.