Ayo Edebiri is winning awards season and ruling the red carpet
Nicole Mowbray, CNN
·4-min read
The breakout star of hit series “The Bear,” has proven that her ability to dazzle extends well beyond the screen. Over the last two weeks, Ayo Edebiri has taken home a Golden Globe, a Critics’ Choice award and a Primetime Emmy for her portrayal of Sydney Adamu — swapping her chef’s whites for some seriously good red carpet looks.
The 28-year-old, Boston-born actor has been bringing joy to the red carpet for a couple of years now, with her adventurous approach to red carpet dressing. Edebiri works in tandem with stylist Danielle Goldberg — formerly the exclusive stylist for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen — who also dresses the likes of Kaia Gerber, Olivia Rodrigo and Greta Lee.
Whether it’s bespoke suiting from Thom Browne or being one of the first to wear the now viral Loewe “balloon dress” from the house’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection, it seems as if every red carpet risk Edebiri takes right now, pays dividends.
“Within the past year, my world has opened up so much in terms of opportunities and events, so I’ve definitely have been thinking a lot more about what I wear and how I wear it,” Edebiri said in an interview with W Magazine in 2023. “I realize how much fashion can help you tell stories, really. As an actress, as a storyteller, that’s so crucial. Being able to mold and create new stories for yourself, new journeys, it’s very freeing. And being able to do it in clothes that are so carefully thought out and made and so explorative and more conceptual is very cool.”
Here are some of her best looks.
Edebiri bagged her first Emmy, on January 15, 2024, wearing custom Louis Vuitton. - Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
The Critics Choice Awards on January 14, 2024, called for a white suit by The Row. - Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In a chic sixties-style Versace mini-dress at the BAFTA Tea Party on January 13, 2024. - Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage/Getty Images
A chic ivory wool vest and culotte combo by Dior Haute Couture for the AFI Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles on January 12, 2024. - Steve Granitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Strapless Proenza Schouler for the win - seen here at the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' 14th Annual Governors Awards on January 9. - Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty Images
Celebrating her first Golden Globe win for "The Bear" in a firetruck red Prada column dress, complete with train. - Dan Doperalski/Getty Images
In another Prada strapless number, this time at the 2023 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Lincoln Center in New York on Novermber 7, 2023. - Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
In halter neck Loewe for the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards on November 06, 2023. - Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Channeling the sixties once again in Valentino for the the "Bottoms" screening at 2023 SXSW on March 11, 2023. - Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
In sparkly, metallic Oscar de la Renta at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 04, 2023. - Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images
A full length gown, but make it modern. The checkerboard pattern on this Emilia Wickstead creation — worn to the Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 26, 2023 — gave it a fresh appeal. - Amy Sussman/WireImage/Getty Images
In Thom Browne, one of Ayo Edebiri's labels of choice, this time with a train at the Critics Choice Awards on January 15, 2023. - Steve Granitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Another unique red carpet choice, this time in a sailor-inspired coat by Bode worn as a dress, complete with chunky boots and tube socks for the AFI Awards on January 13, 2023. - Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty Images
A little rain did not detract from this Rosie Assoulin look, worn to the 2023 Golden Globe Awards on January 10. Edebiri was an early adopter of the opera glove trend, too. - Amy Sussman/Getty Images
A draped couture number by Giambattista Valli, for the 2022 Gotham Awards on November 28, 2022. Note another appearance of the train too. - Mike Coppola/Getty Images
An early adopter of Loewe's now infamous balloon dress at the Time "100 Next" gala on October 25, 2022. - Taylor Hill/WireImage/Getty Images
Satin, embellishment, cape..? Check check check. This Giambattista Valli creation was worn to the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 12, 2022. - Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images
At the HCA TV Awards on August 14, 2022, Edebiri favored suiting again, this time in a relaxed pale blue check two piece with clashing tie by Thom Browne. - Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage/Getty Images
In sharp double-breasted Alexander McQueen for the premier of The Bear at the 2022 Tribeca festival on June 12, 2022. - Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
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