Gemma Chan’s Sequin-Covered Look for Vogue World: London Took 350 Hours to Make
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Last night’s Vogue World: London red carpet was jam-packed with stars, but few shone as brightly (quite literally) as Gemma Chan. The Eternals actor and longtime Louis Vuitton ambassador routinely makes best dressed lists thanks to her take on Old Hollywood style. For Vogue’s second annual Vogue World event—this time on Chan’s home turf—she stayed close to her romantic sartorial tendencies in a custom lustrous Louis Vuitton, a strapless drop waist dress with a full skirt that juts out from the hip.
As if the striking silhouette wasn’t bringing enough to the table, the organza dress is covered in bluish silver paillettes that were hand embroidered by members of the atelier. When illuminated by the crowd of photographers’ flashes, the dress mimicked anthracite. The look felt perfectly in step with the Vogue extravaganza’s venue, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the heart of the West End.
Chan leaned into the evening’s theatricality when it came to her jewelry choices, as well. The Crazy Rich Asians actor took her pick from Louis Vuitton’s vast array of options, selecting a white gold and diamond choker from the brand’s “Deep Time” collection that rested delicately on her collarbone. Inlaid with Louis Vuitton’s damier pattern, the necklace features a large central sapphire, which Chan matched to her ring.
On the beauty front, Chan kept with the Old Hollywood glamour. With her hair in a low bun and a smokey eye, she finished off her look with a bold red lip, just in time to hail a black cab to the theater. What could be more chic than that?
Below, come along with Gemma Chan as she gets ready for a night of festivities at Vogue World: London.
Iona Wolff1/11To complement the dress we wanted to keep the beauty look quite simple and effortless - makeup artist Ninni Numela applied classic red lip, soft contour and eyeliner.
Iona Wolff2/11Hairstylist Ben Talbott created a simple sleek knot.
Iona Wolff3/11Nail artist Michelle Class kept the nails fresh with a touch of sparkle for the occasion.
Iona Wolff4/11Always remember to line your stomach as it might be a long time until you get dinner!
Iona Wolff5/11Bustier dress in triple organza embroidered all over with blueish anthracite mat and shiny brilliant sequins. A total of 350 hours was required to assemble the gown, with multiple weeks to hand-embroider the gown.
