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