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For some, the Brit Awards are an occasion to celebrate Britain's contribution to the music industry, for others, its also a chance to play dress-up.
Last night's outfits ranged from the sophisticated to the strange - but we've come to expect no less from the music industry as outlandish costumes have become a fixture of almost all its award ceremonies.
As peculiar as they may have been, they added some serious excitement to the red carpet.