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BRITs 2020: Billie Eilish wears false Burberry nails as she makes an early entrance at star-studded ceremony in stylish co-ord from iconic British brand
Some arrivals are worth waiting for, and Billie Eilish fans didn’t have to wait long for a glimpse of the American star as she made an early entrance at the 2020 BRIT Awards on Tuesday evening.
The outlandish singer commanded attention courtesy of her claw-like false nails, decorated with the iconic Burberry logo, as she arrived at London’s O2 Arena.
Billie added to her look with a distinctive ensemble from the British heritage brand as she walked the red carpet alongside older brother and songwriting partner Finneas O’Connell.
Here she comes: Some arrivals are worth waiting for, and Billie Eilish fans didn’t have to wait long for a glimpse of the American star as she made an early entrance at the 2020 BRIT Awards
Opting for a caramel coloured co-ord beneath an embellished trench, Billie, 18, was at her stylish best as she posed for photos before making her way inside.
The singer added to the look with distinctive Burberry socks, while her trademark neon green dyed hair was visible beneath her bonnet hat, another addition from the designer brand.
Billie will be hoping to end the night on a triumphant note after being nominated in the category for International Female Artist of the Year.
The nomination comes after a hugely successful 12-months, culminating in the singer making history as the youngest ever artist to record a James Bond theme.
Bold look: The outlandish singer commanded attention in a distinctive Burberry ensemble as she walked the red carpet at London’s O2 Arena
She’s got it nailed: In keeping with her outfit, Billie’s long false nails were decorated with the iconic Burberry logo
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In good company: Billie was joined by older brother and songwriting partner Finneas O’Connell
Despite Billie’s success, only four nominations out of a possible 25 in the categories which are not gender-specific feature women.
There are no female performers included in the shortlists for best group or album awards, although English singer Mabel, 23, has been nominated for three awards.
No Tears Left to Cry singer Ariana Grande, 26, will fight it out against Billie and Lizzo, as well as Camila Cabello and Lana Del Rey to be named best International Female Solo Artist.
In the running: The singer will be hoping to end the night on a triumphant note after being nominated in the category for International Female Artist of the Year
Don’t mind me: But she was hard to miss as she greeted onlookers at the star-studded event
Say cheese: Billie struck a pose before making her way inside on Tuesday evening
The lack of nominations in for female artists comes despite a major overhaul of the Brits’ voting academy in 2017 to make it more gender balanced and diverse, with hundreds of new members invited to join the pool.
The awards are voted for by around 1,500 people from across the UK music industry including journalists, record label employees and musicians.
The rising star winner was announced as Celeste late last year, while the producer of the year will be announced at a later date.
The international group and video categories have been axed by organisers this year.
Make way: The singer joins an array of stars at the event, which takes place annually at the cavernous O2
Striking: Opting for a caramel coloured co-ord beneath an embellished trench from the British heritage brand, Billie, 18, was at her stylish best
Colourful: The singer’s trademark neon green dyed hair was visible beneath her bonnet hat, another addition from the designer brand
There you go: Two assistants were seen adjusting her plastic Burberry bonnet