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British-Chinese actress Gemma Chan is a face that may be very familiar in the UK, however, the Humans star seems like she's finally cracked Hollywood. Currently, Gemma is starring as an alien sniper in Captain Marvel, alongside Oscar-winner Brie Larson, and recently featured in the Oscar-nominated Mary Queen of Scots. Over the past few months, she’s attracted a lot of attention for her stylish and thoughtful approach to fashion; especially over awards season and the Marvel film’s press circuit.

Known for her effortless elegance onscreen, she was perfectly cast as the sophisticated socialite Astrid Young Teo in Crazy Rich Asians last year - a role which had a massive impact on her wardrobe. Just as Crazy Rich Asians was monumental for Asian representation on the silver screen, Gemma used her platform to highlight Asian designers based in the West.

While on the Crazy Rich Asians press tour, she posted a series of Instagram posts delving into the heritage of brands like Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Kenzo, Huishan Zhang and Altuzarra. She explained to Vogue, “I was keen to use this opportunity to put a spotlight on Asian creativity. I’ve loved doing that and the designers have seemed to appreciate it.”

She also explained that her stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray was instrumental in executing the message, saying, “We wanted [my wardrobe] to reflect the values of the film. We tried to design it in the spirit of diversity and inclusivity.”

In recent months, Gemma has expanded her sartorial repertoire to include other designers from different backgrounds.

She, Miu Miu and Valentino created moments of absolute magic over awards season, which saw the star step out in boundary-pushing looks that only she could truly pull off.

Her mission to promote designers of Asian heritage has also expanded, as she has been using her Instagram to promote sustainable fashion - highlighting designers like Stella McCartney and recycled silver jewellery brand Monique Pean.

For more on Gemma’s most iconic looks, read on below.

Who is Gemma Chan's stylist?

Gemma Chan's stylist is Rebecca Corbin-Murray and the pair have proved an unstoppable fashion duo. Recently, Rebecca was named one of Hollywood’s most powerful stylists by The Hollywood Reporter. Beyond Gemma Chan, her client list includes Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again's Lily James, Victoria's Jenna Coleman and Poldark​'s Eleanor Tomlinson.

She said of working with Gemma, “You can have a stunning outfit, makeup and hair, but if you don't understand the look or feel comfortable, the pictures will show it. Aside from being drop-dead gorgeous, Gemma shares my vision of fashion, which allows for something greater."

Gemma Chan’s Captain Marvel outfits

Although Gemma isn’t usually one to blend in with the crowd, she and her Captain Marvel co-stars joined forces with co-ordinating colour blocked outfits at the film’s London premiere. She looked ready to give Captain Marvel a run for her money, as she wore a scarlet Brandon Maxwell two-piece outfit which featured trousers and a long, cape-like train.

Alongside Brie Larson’s breathtaking blue Valentino dress and Lashana Lynch’s high-necked fuschia gown, the trio was a fashion-forward rainbow.

At the show’s American premiere, she committed again to trousers but in an absolutely delightful way. Perhaps as a nod to her British background, she chose to wear a striking Ralph and Russo outfit. It featured a dramatic asymmetrical pleated top and holographic fringed trousers, topped off with a pair of intergalactic Louboutins.

Of course, Gemma's off carpet looks are always on point. As a lovely nod to the main character's air force background, Gemma posted a photo to Instagram of herself wearing a boiler suit from Frame standing before an airplane. Given that utility chic is one of the biggest trends of this season, she was able to marry her fashion-forward aesthetic with a core strength of the film - another way to bring her work into her wardrobe.

Gemma Chan’s Oscars Dress

Gemma proved herself the undisputed queen of ruffles over awards season, stepping out in a hot pink Valentino gown that was one of the highlights of the Oscars. The ruffled collar was utterly modern Victorian and while there were many pink dresses at the Oscars, hers stood out.

Never one to take herself too seriously, she revealed that she had managed to sneak snacks into the notoriously long ceremony in the gown’s hidden pockets.

Gemma Chan’s Golden Globes Dress

As the first major awards ceremony last season, the Golden Globes generally set the tone for which stars are set to become the year’s newest style darlings. Gemma quickly secured a spot at the top of the list in an unusual choice: a teal blue Valentino gown with a split skirt detail, revealing a pair of shorts underneath.

She cut a stunning figure sweeping down the carpet, as the dress featured an oversized back bow detail and a long train.

Gemma Chan’s Screen Actors Guild Awards Dress

Another ruffled dress on the list, Gemma’s pastel pink Oscar De La Renta was a total dream. Featuring an asymmetrical skirt and jagged scalloped ruffles, it toed the line between fashion and art.

After the awards ceremony, she posted an adorable boomerang to Instagram in which she was completely and totally buried under the weight of her skirt.

Gemma Chan’s Crazy Rich Asians wardrobe

Crazy Rich Asians was a sartorial masterclass from beginning to end and Gemma Chan’s character Astrid absolutely played a part. According to the actress, the inspiration for Astrid’s wardrobe actually came from one of Hollywood’s biggest golden age stars: Audrey Hepburn.

She explained that costume designer Mary E. Vogt drew on an iconic shot of Audrey Hepburn in a pink Givenchy dress, surrounded by even brighter pink flowers became the cornerstone of Astrid’s look. Astrid’s first scene in the film features a sculptural dress in almost exactly the same hue, a modern nod to Hepburn’s legacy.

She admitted that she had been “channeling [Astrid]” to Vogue over the course of her press tour, referencing a white dress with a feathered trim by London-based designer Huishan Zhang.

Throughout her press tour, she highlighted the heritage of other designers on her Instagram. Even to this day, Gemma is still spotted wearing many of Prabal Gurung’s designs (including her glorious pattern-mixed new year’s dress) and he was one of the earliest to feature on her feed.

Wearing one of the designer’s dresses, she wrote, “Singapore born, Kathmandu raised Prabal is a Nepalese-American designer and activist based in NYC. Known for speaking out on issues of race, privilege and prejudice, he has been described as a public conscience of the fashion industry."

She continued, "In his words: 'I know what it's like to turn the pages of a magazine and not see anyone like you. It takes a lot of talking to yourself to confirm your self worth'. It's encouraging that people like Prabal are trying to change fashion from within to become more inclusive - not just in terms of race but also gender, sexuality, size, age and other beauty standards too.”

Other designers she highlighted include Korean-American brand Anitako Jewellery, Jimmy Choo’s British Chinese creative director Sandra Choi, Eurasian designer Joseph Altuzarra and Japanese designer Kenzo Takada.

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