AAPI Celebrities Best Red Carpet Looks Roundup
If there's one thing we Asians and Pacific Islanders know how to do, it's bring our A-game when it comes to dressing for a party. And red carpets are definitely no exception.
In honor of Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I thought we could take a look at 21 of the most iconic red carpet outfits by some of our favorite AAPI celebrities. There are some old looks on here, and some recent ones, but all of them live in my brain rent free. Let's dive in, shall we?
1. Sandra Oh — SAG Awards, 2008
This look was inspired by a traditional Korean Hanbok, and I truly couldn't be any more obsessed.
2. Avan Jogia — Gold Gala, 2024
Designed by the one and only Sabyasachi.
3. Lucy Liu — Academy Awards, 2000
No one will ever look this good at the Oscars again.
4. Auli'i Cravalho — Academy Awards, 2017
She's like a beautiful seashell.
5. Ali Wong — SAG Awards, 2024
It's art.
6. Naomi Osaka — Met Gala, 2021
Gaaaaaaaag.
7. Harry Shum Jr. — Academy Awards, 2023
Outsold.
8. Brenda Song — Academy Awards, 2025
Ms. Tipton, pleeeeeaaaseee.
9. Nicole Scherzinger — Men In Black 3 Premiere, 2012
No one had ever done purple this good.
10. Drew Afualo — Academy Awards, 2023
I LOVE this yellow on her.
11. Gemma Chan — Cannes, 2021
Hello?!??!?
12. Olivia Rodrigo — Met Gala, 2022
Literally a fairy princess.
13. Saweetie — BET Awards, 2021
Get into this train.
14. Kelly Marie Tran — Gold Gala, 2025
This Thai Nguyen Ateliere look is everything.
15. Manny Jacinto — Emmys, 2021
The white suit to end all white suits.
16. Vanessa Hudgens — Met Gala, 2022
The puff sleeves were a tribute to her Filipina heritage. So fab.
17. Devon Aoki — Wildlife Conservation Society's Gala, 2010
Because Devon invented the color orange.
18. H.E.R. — Academy Awards, 2025
Almost didn't recognize my girl without the sunglasses.
19. Kumail Nanjiani — Eternals Premiere, 2021
Sherwani serve.
20. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Gold Gala 2024
Lehenga serve.
21. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Gold Gala 2025
Maitreyi gets two because both of these looks are generational.
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