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!

Chelsi

• Published in Film & TV
• June 12, 2022

When you’re young, you constantly try to think about what you want to be when you grow up. And if you can be all the things you wanted to be then that’s probably a dream come true.

Actress, superhero, or fashion icon, seems like it’s a bit ambitious but Gemma Chan proved that to be possible to achieve. With all the red carpet and Met Gala looks she pulled off, she deserves to be on a shining pedestal for being one of the best-dressed people.

A little background, Gemma Chan was born and raised in London where she then studied law but then pursued acting. From then on she starred in minor roles until she was cast in movies to play more memorable characters.

The biggest ones are Astrid from Crazy Rich Asians and Sersi from the Eternals. She went on and made her mark not only with her great acting skills but also with her beautiful fashion sense, designers would love to be the ones to style her.

Whether it’s for the Met Gala or a movie premiere, Gemma Chan does not disappoint and goes on to serve looks. She doesn’t skimp on mixing up her looks either, there's not a dull moment when it comes to her fashion style. 

She isn't only fashionable off screen but also on screen.

1. Keeping up with the theme, the Met Gala is one of the events where Gemma really shines.

2. Take it a year back with this Prabal Gurung design.

Ah yes, the 2021 outfit was truly…

something creatively executed.

3.How did people start expecting Gemma to serve looks at the Met Gala event?

Well it was her 2019 debut, with a showstopping outfit by Tom Ford.

4.Her After Party look was also swoon-worthy

5. This is the all-pink, tiered Valentino gown for the 2019 Academy Awards

It was a definite stand-out

Special mention for her cute but stylish accessories

6. Her Tom Ford after-party looks do not dissapoint like this one for 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

7. Looking like an angel and superhero combined...

the next outfit is from the Eternals Los Angeles premiere

8. A contrast of the previous look is this Zuhair Murad cropped hoodie

This ensemble she wore in the Eternals UK Premiere is all about the details

9. Simple but classy, this Valentino dress really flows gracefully

10. It's like Spring season on a dress! From the 2021 Rome Film Festival, this dress by Magda Butrym is intricately crafted

11.She wore a Ralph & Russo jumpsuit to a Captain Marvel premiere that looked shining, shimmering and splendid

12. Who could forget this pituresque dress by...

Mary Katrantzou

13. All red and all glam in a Brandon Maxwell creation at a Captain Marvel European movie

14. A perfect way to pose for the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Award in a Miu Miu created outfit

15. That background is blending well with this Michael Kors which she wore at his private dinner

16. At the 2019 SAG Awards, she really showed how she owned the color pink in this Oscar de la Renta gown

17. Let's take it back to this purple ensemble she wore at the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards

18. She wore this simple jumpsuit with elegance at the 2017 Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup

19. Talk about beautiful silhouettes with this blue dress she wore during the 2015 Moët British Independent Film Awards

20. This Erdem dress she sported during the 2019 National Board of Review Gala is all floral, sunshine and happy vibes

The details are no joke on this dress

21. During the 74th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Gemma showed up in this marvelous Oscar de la Renta gown

Tailored dreamilly to fit her

22. She kept theme when she went to a premiere of Mary Queen of Scots

The dress was a modern take on the Tudor era

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

24. An intricate cold-shoulder style dress? Sign us up!

25. One of the biggest looks that would show how much of a fashion icon Gemma is,

is from none other than the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show

There are a lot more ensembles that Gemma really owned but these are examples of looks that would live in your head rent-free. They might even inspire you to channel your inner fashionista!

Gemma proved that you could dress up or dress down but how you carry the ensembles makes a whole difference. So get your vision board going and look forward to your next outfit.

Chelsi