Awkwafina at the 2018 premiere of Crazy Rich Asians.
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Awkwafina’s Style Evolution Is Full Of Red Carpet Hits

Great gowns, beautiful gowns...but, like, for real.

by Erika Harwood

Awkwafina may be a funny chick from Queens, but her style has always been Hollywood-ready. From silk gowns at movie premieres to custom looks for the Met Gala, Awkwafina is a certified fashion girl. Check out her full style evolution on the red carpet ahead.

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2018, Ocean’s 8 Premiere

Wearing a white Reem Acra gown to the premiere of Ocean’s 8 in 2018.

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2018, iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards

Wearing a checkered Versus Versace dress to the 2018 iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards.

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2018, Crazy Rich Asians premiere

Wearing a satin Reem Acra gown to the premiere of Crazy Rich Asians in 2018.

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2018, Crazy Rich Asians screening

Wearing a long-sleeved red dress to a screening of Crazy Rich Asians in 2018.

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2018, InStyle Awards

Wearing a metallic sequined purple Rasario gown to the 2018 InStyle Awards.

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2018, Hollywood Film Awards

Wearing a metallic gold gown to the 2018 Hollywood Film Awards.

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2019, Critics’ Choice Awards

Wearing a bronze Elisabetta Franchi gown to the 2019 Critics Choice Awards.

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2019, The National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala

Wearing a sheer black Elie Saab dress to the 2019 The National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala.

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2019, Sundance Film Festival

Wearing a black suit to the Sundance Film Festival in 2019.

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2019, SAG Awards

Wearing a red Mimi Plange gown to the 2019 SAG Awards.

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2019, Oscars

Wearing a sparkling DSquared2 suit to the 2019 Oscars.

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2019, Atlanta Film Festival

Wearing an oversized blazer and white leather boots to the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival.

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2019, Met Gala

Wearing a ruffled gold Altuzarra gown to the 2019 Met Gala.

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2019, Maui Film Festival

Wearing a green plaid skirt suit to the Maui Film Festival in 2019.

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2019, The Farewell premiere

Wearing a floral Marc Jacobs dress to the premiere of The Farewell in 2019.

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2019, Governors Awards

Wearing an embellished J. Mendel gown to the 2019 Governors Awards.

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2019, Patron of the Artists Awards

Wearing a black Monique Lhuillier dress to the 2019 Patron of the Artists Awards.

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2019, Time 100

Wearing a printed Missoni gown to the Time 100 Gala in 2019.

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2019, Gotham Independent Film Awards

Wearing an embellished J. Mendel gown to the Gotham Independent Film Awards in 2019.

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2019, Jumaniji: The Next Level premiere

Wearing a floral Valentino dress to the 2019 premiere of Jumaniji: The Next Level.

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2020, BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party

Wearing a gingham TommyNow dress to the 2020 BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party.

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2020, AFI Awards

Wearing a cream Veronica Beard suit to the 2020 AFI Awards.

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2020, Vanity Fair x Amazon Studios Awards Season Celebration

Wearing a bronze gown to the Vanity Fair x Amazon Studios Awards Season celebration.

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2020, Golden Globes

Wearing a Dior Couture look to the 2020 Golden Globes.

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2020, Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens Premiere Party

Wearing a hot pink suit to the 2020 premiere of Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens.

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2020, Critics’ Choice Awards

Wearing a marigold Elie Saab gown to the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards.

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2020, Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Wearing a floral Giambattista Valli gown to the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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2021, Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings Premiere

Wearing Lanvin to the premiere of Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings.

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