25 Red Carpet Looks That Prove How and Why Gemma Chan Is a Fashion Icon
Premieres, Met Gala, and Film Festivals—she slays in all!
Gemma Chan has a way of making every red carpet feel like a fashion moment. From Met Gala statements to premiere-night glamour, her style choices keep landing on best-dressed lists for a reason.
Born and raised in London, Chan studied law before turning to acting, then built a career with standout roles in Crazy Rich Asians and Eternals. Along the way, she also became known for polished, memorable looks that designers seem eager to create for her.
These 25 outfits show exactly why her fashion reputation keeps growing. Read on.
She isn't only fashionable off-screen but also on-screen.
Sophie Mutevelian / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / © Marvel Studios / Courtesy Everett Collection1. Keeping up with the theme, the Met Gala is one of the events where Gemma truly shines.
Gotham / Getty Images2. Take it a year back with this Prabal Gurung design.
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Her Met Gala looks always seem to get people talking.
Ah yes, the 2021 outfit was truly…
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something creatively executed.
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3. How did people start expecting Gemma to serve looks at the Met Gala?
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Well, it was her 2019 debut, featuring a show-stopping outfit by Tom Ford.
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4. Her after-party look was also swoon-worthy.
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5. This is the all-pink, tiered Valentino gown from the 2019 Academy Awards.
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That pink gown made a strong case for the color.
It was a definite standout.
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Special mention for her cute yet stylish accessories.
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6. Her Tom Ford after-party looks do not disappoint, like this one from the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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7. Looking like an angel and superhero combined...
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the next outfit is from the Eternals Los Angeles premiere.
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The premiere looks kept the momentum going.
This is giving the same chaos as Oscars 2026 red carpet fails that became the most talked-about looks.
8. A contrast to the previous look is this Zuhair Murad cropped hoodie.
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This ensemble she wore at the Eternals UK Premiere is all about the details.
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9. Simple yet classy, this Valentino dress flows gracefully.
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10. It's like spring season on a dress! From the 2021 Rome Film Festival, this dress by Magda Butrym is intricately crafted.
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11. She wore a Ralph & Russo jumpsuit to a Captain Marvel premiere that looked shining, shimmering, and splendid.
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12. Who could forget this picturesque dress by...
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Mary Katrantzou?
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13. All red and all glam in a Brandon Maxwell creation at a Captain Marvel European movie premiere.
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14. A perfect way to pose for the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards in a Miu Miu creation.
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15. That background blends well with this Michael Kors outfit, which she wore at his private dinner.
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16. At the 2019 SAG Awards, she truly showed how she owned the color pink in this Oscar de la Renta gown.
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17. Let's take it back to this purple ensemble she wore at the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards.
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18. She wore this simple jumpsuit with elegance at the 2017 Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup.
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19. Talk about beautiful silhouettes with this blue dress she wore during the 2015 Moët British Independent Film Awards.
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20. This Erdem dress she sported during the 2019 National Board of Review Gala is all floral, sunshine, and happy vibes.
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The details on this one are doing a lot of work.
The details are no joke on this dress.
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21. During the 74th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Gemma showed up in this marvelous Oscar de la Renta gown.
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Tailored dreamily to fit her.
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22. She kept the theme when she attended the premiere of Mary Queen of Scots.
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The dress was a modern take on the Tudor era.
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23. Gemma really knows how to elevate each look, especially this one that she wore at the Burberry Prorsum Show at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011.
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24. An intricate cold-shoulder style dress? Sign us up!
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25. One of the biggest looks that showcase how much of a fashion icon Gemma is,
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There are many more ensembles that Gemma has truly owned, but these are examples of looks that will live in your head rent-free. They might even inspire you to channel your inner fashionista!
Gemma has proven that you can dress up or dress down, but how you carry the ensembles makes all the difference. So get your vision board going and look forward to your next outfit.
Gemma Chan keeps making fashion look effortless.
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