Lupita Nyong’o knows how to steal the spotlight on the red carpet.
At the 2025 Critics Choice Awards held in Los Angeles, the Academy Award-winning actress made her entrance in a stunning strapless Chanel minidress. Nyong’o’s minidress featured a whimsical wavy trim that adorned the neckline and the skirt, creating an elegant yet playful silhouette.
The vibrant pattern of bright pink flowers intertwined with green leaves set against a crisp white background provided a fresh and eye-catching aesthetic. To elevate her outfit even further, the actress layered the dress with a delicate layer of sheer black tulle that draped off her shoulders, cinching at the waist and flowing into a dramatic floor-length skirt.
Photo: JC Olivera Lupita Nyong’o at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 14, 2025 in Los Angeles.
The look was accessorized with black strappy heels and stunning pieces from De Beers jewelry, seamlessly tying the entire outfit together. Nyong’o also styled her hair in a sleek low bun to complete the look, allowing the intricacies of her ensemble to take center stage.
Photo: JC Olivera Lupita Nyong’o at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 14, 2025 in Los Angeles.
At the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, Lupita Nyong’o played the role of a presenter, a fitting position for someone who has graced the stage with multiple accolades in the past. Having won two Critics’ Choice Awards—one for her remarkable performance in “12 Years a Slave” in 2014 and another in 2019 for her role in “Us”—Nyong’o is truly no stranger to the ceremony.
Photo: JC Olivera Lupita Nyong’o at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 14, 2025 in Los Angeles.
Nyong’o’s fashion choices often reflect her newfound partnership with Chanel, solidified when she was named the brand’s ambassador the previous year. This partnership blossomed soon after she attended Chanel’s spring 2025 ready-to-wear show, which took place at the Grand Palais on the final day of Paris Fashion Week. The star’s affinity for Chanel’s designs has been on full display as she has consistently donned their creations at various high-profile events.
Her recent appearances have included a pink couture tweed coatdress with floral embellishments while promoting her latest film, “A Quiet Place: Day One,” as well as a breathtaking yellow lace and white flower-patterned dress for the 2023 Academy Museum Gala. Each outfit showcases Lupita Nyong’o’s capacity to make bold fashion statements and leave a good impression. According to the star, Chanel is a consistent brand at keeping to its aesthetics.
“It’s a brand that really knows its identity, with I guess you could call it exploration and playfulness, while just following who they are,” Nyong’o told WWD during the 2023 Biarritz International Film Festival. “I love that it is consistent.”
