We predicted that British newcomer Carey Mulligan would win out in the style stakes tonight, and we’re pleased to say that she’s filling us with patriotic pride.

Sporting the same bleached blonde pixie crop she unveiled at the BAFTAs last month, the star of An Education took to the red carpet in a black strapless frock by her go-to designer, Prada. From a distance the effect was predictably chic, with its sweetheart neckline and full skirt, but on closer inspection Carey’s quirkier side made an appearance, as she revealed that her glittering dress was embellished with tiny metal keys and pairs of scissors. No, honestly. Like an exceptionally well-dressed boy scout, she seems to have arrived in the couture equivalent of a Swiss army knife.

We’re hoping the 24-year-old will scoop the Best Actress statue tonight, but if not perhaps she’ll find another calling as an unofficial seamstress. And if she needs to take down a rival, at least she’s well armed…