Lupita Nyong’o’s Best Style Moments Prove the Actress Is Red Carpet Royalty

Nyong’o was the the President of the International Jury at this year’s festival, and she dressed the part in a custom, sequin-covered dress by Boss.

The actress looked ethereal in a tiered, lace Chanel spring 2022 haute couture dress, which she topped with a flower crown.

Like many of the LACMA Gala’s other attendees, Nyong’o wore Gucci for the celebration of art and film.

The breastplate, designed by Pakistani artist and designer, Misha Japanwala, which Nyong’o wore to the 2023 Tony Awards landed her a stop on our list of best red carpet moments of the year.

Nyong’o wore a custom look by Jonathan Cohen to the Mexico premiere of Wakanda forever, which featured a black leather dress, as well as a red silk opera coat which she wore on top for a portion of the night. The look was titled “Birth of a Rose” and was inspired by Nyong’o and Cohen’s shared Mexican heritage.

For the Africa premiere, Nyong’o opted for a gold Vivienne Westwood haute couture dress with a draped neckline and high slit.

Nyong’o had a lot of great looks throughout the Wakanda Forever press tour, but this strapless, high-neck Alexander McQueen spring 2019 gown might just top the list.

Nyong'o wore a white version of a Balmain spring 2023 dress to the premiere of Wakanda Forever, but it was her crown of shells and thread-braided hair that really brought the look to the next level.

The actress shined in a gold, sequin-covered Prada dress at the 2022 Oscars.

Nyong’o wore a custom Atelier Versace gown inspired by the brand’s couture jeans to the 2021 Met Gala.

Wearing a strapless, black and white floral custom Louis Vuitton gown, Nyong’o attended the SAG Awards in 2020.

Nyong’o went for a bold look in this Erki Orleans spring 2016 dress with clashing prints.

The actress was hard to miss in a star-embroidered Atelier Versace gown with tulle rainbow shoulders at the 2019 Met Gala.

The edgy elements of this Balmain fall 2019 PVC gown covered in spikes made it perfect for the premiere of Us.

Nyong’o really embraced the horror film vibes in a sequin-covered Attico fall 2018 wrap dress, which she paired with a dark lip.

The actress embraced the drama at the Vanity Fair Oscar party when she showed up in an Oscar de la Renta fall 2019 feather-covered dress with an asymmetric high-low hem.

The tailored top of this off-the-shoulder Vera Wang dress made for the perfect contrast against the sheer, embroidered skirt.

Nyong’o looked like royalty in this cobalt blue Calvin Klein by Appointment column dress which was literally dripping in jewels.

The actress wore a Christian Dior spring 2018 haute couture dress with a sheer caged turtleneck top and ruffled skirt to the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.

Nyong’o looked like an Oscar trophy when she wore this one-shoulder Atelier Versace gown with an embellished crossbody detail and slit up the leg to the 2018 award show.

The subtle beadwork on this low-cut Armani Privé gown with side cutouts is what makes it so special.

Elie Saab couture is to thank for this beautiful black gown with an intricately cut out top and exaggerated hips.

Nyong’o loves to add the drama with some dark makeup, which is exactly what she did with this embellished, long-sleeved Atelier Versace gown at the European premiere of her Marvel film.

The actress looked as regal as ever in this flowing purple Atelier Versace gown with a beautifully embroidered harness on top.

Nyong’o’s Ralph & Russo fall 2017 couture gown looked almost like liquid as it continued down her body and into a skirt covered with black feathers.

Nyong’o loves her jewel tones, so this Halpern spring 2018 dress was a clear choice for the actress.

The organza flowers atop her off-the-shoulder coral Prada gown made it one to remember.

Nyong’o wore a beautiful lilac Elie Saab dress to the premiere of Queen of Katwe.

The actress was hard to miss in this bright yellow Carolina Herrera dress with royal blue embroidery.

Nyong’o wore a colorful off-the-shoulder Boss dress to the Tony Awards in 2016.

Nyong’o looked like a real-life mermaid in this sea foam green, sequin-covered Calvin Klein dress at the 2016 Met Gala.

The actress hit the Cannes red carpet in a pleated, low-cut green Gucci gown.

Dripping in pearls courtesy of Calvin Klein, Nyong’o attended the 2015 Oscars.

Nyong’o then changed into a simpler, yet equally as gorgeous golden Calvin Klein dress for the after party.

While Nyong’o usually sticks to just one color at a time, she opted to wear this colorful Elie Saab pre-fall 2015 dress to the SAG Awards in 2015.

Nyong’o loves a bust of flowers, so this Giambattista Valli fall 2014 couture gown makes sense for the actress’ 2014 Globes look.

The actress went retro at the 2014 Met Gala, wearing a flapper-inspired Prada dress.

The actress wore an Oscar de la Renta fall 2014 dress with a polka-dotted torso and peplum to the 100th Annual White House Correspondents' dinner.

Nyong’o looked like a modern Cinderella in Prada when she took home her first Oscar in 2014.

The actress then changed into a sea foam green Miu Miu dress with an embellished bust to celebrate her win into the night.

Nyong’o wore a copper-hued Lanvin knee-length dress to her movie premiere in 2014.

This gorgeous, emerald green dress is courtesy of the Dior fall 2013 couture collection.

It’s all about the bold color when it comes to this custom Gucci column dress.

Per usual, Nyong’o looked like royalty in her red, caped Ralph Lauren dress.

Nyong’o’s Miu Miu spring 2014 knee-length dress featured a pleated skirt and a colorful bird motif.