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Lupita Nyong’o’s Best Fashion Moments Over the Years

From the Oscars red carpet to film premieres, Lupita always knows how to serve a look. Let's get into it!

Photo: Getty Images Marc Piasecki/WireImage

If there’s a red carpet that Lupita Nyong’o’s going to be on—then you already know she’s coming to slay.

Whether she’s stunning on a red carpet or on the cover of a magazine like she is for the November 2024 issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, the “Us” star consistently shows up in effortless style and unique flair.

So it’s in that vein we thought it’d be fun to take a look at some of her most memorable looks from over the years.

But first, get into her cover: Nyong’o serving florals and face is a joint slay we weren’t expecting but we’re so glad she did it!

‘Wild Robot’ Spain Premiere- September 2024

Lupita Nyong’o attends ‘The Wild Robot’ (Robot Salvaje) premiere during the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival at Teatro Victoria Eugenia on September 22, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain. Photo: Getty Images Juan Naharro Gimenez/WireImage

Ahead of the debut of her new film “Wild Robot,” Nyong’o took to the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain where she dazzled in a red lace corset dress with floral accents.

Opening Season Ballet Gala in Paris- October 2024

Lupita Nyong’o attends the Opening Season Ballet Gala At Palais Garnier on October 01, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo: Getty Images Julien M. Hekimian

When in Paris, you do as the Parisians and show up to the Opening Season Ballet Gala in something chic yet dramatic. And that’s exactly what Nyong’o did earlier this month in France.

‘Wild Robot’ Spain Premiere- September 2024

Lupita Nyong’o attends the ‘The Wild Robot / Robot Salvaje’ photocall during the 72nd San Sebastian International Film Festival at the Kursaal Palace on September 22, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain. Photo: Getty Images Carlos Alvarez

Not only did the Oscar-winning actress stun in red at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, she also wowed in this brown and cream silhouette dress with a beautiful gold flower.

96th Annual Academy Awards- March 2024

Lupita Nyong’o attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Aliah Anderson

A nod back to her first-ever Oscar win look in 2014, in which she wore a similar shade of light blue, Nyong’o stepped this look up a couple notches thanks to the feathery accents and sparkles.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Premiere- 2022

Lupita Nyong’o attends Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever” Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Although the premiere for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” could’ve been an occasion for somberness, Nyong’o’s beautifully braided white dress instantly brought smiles and inherently reminded us all of the innate royalty and love that lies within us all.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 3rd Annual Gala- December 2023

Lupita Nyong’o attends the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 3rd Annual Gala Presented by Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Emma McIntyre for Academy Museum of Motion Picture

If you weren’t convinced that Nyong’o and florals weren’t a match made in fashion heaven, then allow her look from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 3rd Annual Gala to prove you otherwise.

76th Annual Tony Awards- June 2023

Lupita Nyong’o attends The 76th Annual Tony Awards at United Palace Theater on June 11, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Mazur for Tony Awards Productions

We don’t know what’s more bold and iconic about Nyong’o’s look at the 76th Annual Tony Awards: the design on her completely bald head or the silver mold of her chest that she’s wearing out in the open with no fear?

86th Annual Awards- March 2014

Lupita Nyong’o accepts the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role award for ‘12 Years a Slave’ onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter

What’s better than winning your first Oscar? Winning it while looking like a million bucks just like Nyong’o did back in 2014.

Cannes Fillm Festival- May 2015

Lupita Nyong’o attends the opening ceremony and premiere of “La Tete Haute (“Standing Tall”) during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2015 in Cannes, France. Photo: Getty Images George Pimentel/WireImage

In 2015, Nyong’o walked the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival in green, with smiles and with the utmost flair.

“Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce” Premiere- November 2023

Lupita Nyong’o attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on November 25, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood

When Beyonce invites you to premiere her new film—you have to come in your Sunday best. And that’s exactly what Nyong’o did all while staying in line with “Renaissance’s” silver/chrome theme.

Met Gala- May 2021

Lupita Nyong’o attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Mazur/MG21 For The Met Museum/Vogue

Nyong’o’s look at the 2021 Met Gala has to go down as one of our favorites due to the massiveness of her afro and the unique design of her denim, corset dress.

GO Campaign Annual Gala- October 2023

Lupita Nyong’o attends the GO Campaign’s Annual Gala 2023 at Citizen News Hollywood on October 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Alberto E. Rodriguez

This “simple” white look Nyong’o wore at the GO Campaign Annual Gala in 2023 was made much more chic and culturally relevant thanks to the deep slits on the top and bottom and her ornate cowrie shell headpiece.

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Lupita Nyong’o attends the “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic

There’s a reason why Nate Parker can’t keep his eyes off Nyong’o. Between the impressive hair and the glittery sea foam green dress, it would be hard not to stop and stare in admiration, too.

Vanity Fair Oscar Party- March 2022

Lupita Nyong’o attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison

If you know anything about the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, then you know that’s the moment where you show up and show out in your finest. Thankfully, Nyong’o understood the assignment and followed suit in gold.

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