Lupita Nyong’o is one stylish starlet. Have a look at her most elegant red carpet ensembles.
There is no denying Lupita Nyong’o’s flair for fashion. In addition to being a great actress, she’s got one enviable closet. The stunning starlet, born in Mexico City on Mar. 1, 1983, never fails to impress on the red carpet, often going for over-the-top silhouettes and bold fabrics. She loves designers who push the limits, often donning Prabal Gurung, Versace, Celine, and Balmain. And they love her back, always inviting Lupita to the front row of their fashion week shows. On top of that, the star is always bouncing between premieres, TV appearances, and galas, making her glowing looks all the more impressive.
Want to see more of Lupita’s best fashion moments? Click through the gallery!
1 of 23Lupita at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Here, the beautiful Lupita dons white-feathered Oscar de la Renta to Vanity Fair’s 2019 Oscar Party on February 24 of that year. She complimented the look with Forevermark diamonds, which were an homage to her film ‘Black Panther’.
Lupita Nyong’o At The 2022 Gotham Awards
Lupita Nyong’o looked elegant as ever at the 2022 Gotham Awards on Nov. 28, 2022. Her plunging, longsleeved gown let her diamonds take centerstage.
Lupita Nyong’o In Mexico For ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Lupita Nyong’o was sizzling during the Mexico premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her leather dress, twisted hair, and black lipstick managed to be both edgy and sexy.
Lupita Nyong’o At The African Premiere of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Lupita Nyong’o was glowing at the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on November 6, 2022, in Lagos, Nigeria. She wore a sparkling cocoa-colored dress with diamonds and chic locs.
Lupita Nyong’o At The London Premiere Of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Lupita Nyong’o looked like royalty during the London afterparty for the UK premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on Nov. 3, 2022. Her hair was braided into an ornate design and she wore silver and black Alexander McQueen.
Lupita Nyong’o At The LA Premiere Of ‘Wakanda Forever’
Lupita Nyong’o looked radiant in Balmain during the LA premiere of Wakanda Forever. The knotted white two-piece ensemble showed plenty of skin and she wore her hair natural with a crown of shells.
Lupita Nyong’o In 2022
Lupita Nyong’o looked beautiful in blue at the Neiman Marcus Holiday Event on Oct. 25, 2022. She teamed a tweed bustier with wide-legged trousers, a matching jacket, and a little white purse.
Lupita Nyong’o At The Premiere Of ‘Nope’
Lupita Nyong’o was classic in a little black dress during the premiere of Nope in LA on Jul. 18, 2022. Her twin buns, minidress and platforms were a perfectly modern take on Y2K style.
Lupita Nyong’o At The 2022 Oscars
Lupita Nyong’o is pure elegance in a textured, gold, sequin Prada dress at the 94th annual Academy Awards on Mar. 27, 2022. Her braids were twisted into a beautiful twist upon her head.
Lupita Nyong’o At The 2021 Met Gala
Lupita Nyong’o is pure Americana at the 2021 Met Gala, which celebrated the opening of In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. She teamed a denim dress by Versace Jeans Couture with De Beers diamonds and big, natural hair for the Sep. 13 event.
Lupita Nyong’o At The 2020 SAG Awards
Lupita Nyong’o dazzles in monochrome Louis Vuitton during the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. .19, 2020. The strapless cut showed off her toned shoulders.
Lupita Nyong’o At The 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards
Lupita Nyong’o beams in brown leather Michael Kors during the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Jan. 12, 2020. She paired the outfit with a red lip and fun, fluffy bun.
Lupita Nyong’o At The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala
Lupita Nyong’o is chic in sparkling Celine at the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala on Jan. 8, 2020. She wore her hair naturally and added a red lip.
Lupita Nyong’o At The 2019 SAG Awards
Lupita Nyong’o arrives at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 27, 2019. She wore a stunning Vera Wang dress with a sheer skirt, accessorizing with Messika jewels, Roger Vivier shoes, and a Judith Leiber clutch.
Lupita Nyong’o At ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
Lupita Nyong’o is bright and beautiful while arriving at ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ wearing pink and red Prabal Gurung to the May 18, 2019 taping. She carried a white bag and wore red hoops with round sunglasses and two-toned heels.
Lupita Nyong’o At ‘Good Morning America’ In 2019
Lupita Nyong’o packs the punch in patterned Prabal Gurung during a stop by ‘Good Morning America’ on Mar. 19, 2019. A yellow snakeskin bag and red shoes really made the outfit pop.
Lupita Nyong’o At The Premiere Of ‘Us’
Lupita Nyong’o is so chic in spiky white and silver Balmain at the premiere of ‘Us’ on Mar. 19, 2019. It was the perfect look for the Jordan Peele horror flick.
Lupita Nyong’o At The 50th Annual NAACP Image Awards
Lupita Nyong’o stuns in plum Giambattista Valli during the 50th Annual NAACP Image Awards on Mar 30, 2019. She teamed the look with Zameer Kassam diamonds.
Lupita Nyong’o At Dior Cruise 2020 show
Lupita Nyong’o beams in black leather and a sheer skirt during Dior’s 2020 Cruise show at Palais El Badi, Marrakech, Morocco on Apr. 29, 2019.
Lupita Nyong’o At The 2019 Met Gala
Now that’s a look! Lupita Nyong’o went all out for 2019’s Met gala, which was in honor of the opening of the exhibit “Camp: Notes on Fashion”. Her neon butterfly wings and star-patterned, chainmail skirt for the May 6, 2019 evernt were Atelier Versace.
Lupita Nyong’o In 2019
Neon dream! Lupita Nyong’o stuns wearing a Toccin suit and pink heels by Alexandre Birman while out in New York on Oct. 15, 2019.
Lupita Nyong’o At The British Academy’s Britannia Awards
Lupita Nyong’o is elegant as ever during the British Academy Britannia Awards on Oct. 25, 2019. Her black turtleneck and embellished skirt were Alexandre Vauthier.
Lupita Nyong’o Leaves ‘The View’ In 2019
Lupita Nyong’o is a burst of color while leaving ‘The View’ wearing a blue and yellow Coach ensemble on dec. 11, 2019. So chic.