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?
4. Auli’i Cravalho — Academy Awards, 2017
5. Ali Wong — SAG Awards, 2024
6. Naomi Osaka — Met Gala, 2021
7. Harry Shum Jr. — Academy Awards, 2023
8. Brenda Song — Academy Awards, 2025
9. Nicole Scherzinger — Men In Black 3 Premiere, 2012