Cillian Murphy won the night for Ireland when he picked up the b est actor award at Sunday’s Baftas in London, but the country was not left behind on the red carpet either, with Murphy, Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan all doing their bit to prove Irish men know their fashion as well as their acting.
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Paul Mescal in James Bond pose as he arrived at the ceremony in London, taking care to expose his Cartier watch. Photograph: Ian West/PA Wire Carey Mulligan added a large degree of class to the red carpet in Dior. Photograph: Ian West/PA Wire Andrew Scott gamely risking a colour clash with the red carpet as he arrived for the ceremony. Photograph: John Phillips/Getty Images Emma Stone was one of a number of actors who plumped for Louis Vuitton on the evening. Photograph: John Phillips/Getty Images Margot Robbie made a nod to Barbie pink in Giorgio Armani Privé. Photograph: John Phillips/Getty Images Barry Keoghan in, by his recent standards, positively low-key Burberry. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images) Bradley Cooper went home empty-handed at the end of the evening but his Louis Vuitton suit still looked sharp. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images Rosamund Pike did her bit for old-school glamour, looking like she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Photograph: John Phillips/Getty Images Claire Foy in a stunning white lace gown - a winner in the fashion stakes. Photograph: John Phillips/Getty Images Ted Lasso and Eurovision's Hannah Waddingham strikes an elegant figure. Photograph: John Phillips/Getty Images Cate Blanchett, another Louis Vuitton fan. Photograph: John Phillips/Getty Images David Beckham in classic tuxedo as he prepared to present an award at the Baftas. Photograph: John Phillips/Getty Images Sign up for push alerts and have the best news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone Find The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date Our In The News podcast is now published daily – Find the latest episode here