Lupita Nyong’o Looked Like a Queen at ‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour—Our 8 Favorite Looks She Wore

Afia AsamoahWed, August 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM UTC

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Lupita Nyong’o is well-known for her creative and experimental red carpet fashion, put together by her stylist, Micaela Erlanger.

The Academy Award-winning actress plays Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

Nyong’o is a global ambassador for several brands including Chanel, and wore several pieces designed by the luxury fashion house throughout the press tour.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) may be the blockbuster of the summer, but what has us on the edge of our seats is the memorable fashion moments the press tour has produced. Lupita Nyong’o, who plays the dual role of Helen of Troy and her twin sister, Clytemnestra, embodied “the face that launched a thousand ships” with a series of blockbuster looks.

The Kenyan-Mexican actress is no stranger to serving a look on the red carpet, from the Cinderella blue gown she wore at her Oscars debut in 2014 that she nodded to 10 years later, to the royal ensembles that paid homage to her character, Nakia, in Marvel’s Black Panther universe. Nyong’o also tends to style her natural hair in harmony with her outfits, creating cohesive looks that are chic and playful.

“Lupita is the ultimate dream client, because she is a true sartorial chameleon,” Micaela Erlanger, Nyong’o’s stylist, told Vogue. “She approaches fashion with the same courage and curiosity she brings to her acting roles, which makes the styling process feel like a genuine, boundary-pushing artistic collaboration.”

Nyong’o and her co-stars donned many iconic looks at The Odyssey press tour. Ahead, here are our eight favorite ensembles Nyong’o wore.

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Golden Goddess

Lupita Nyong’o at “The Odyssey” New York Premiere held at AMC Lincoln Square on July 14.Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images

Nyong’o shone brightly in a gold gown from Nicholas Oakwell Couture at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey. The structured, corseted bodice complemented her draped skirt, which had lacy floral detailing and a peekaboo leg slit. Around her neck hung a five-strand pearl Sabyasachi choker with a polki diamond crafted in gold—a necklace fit for the queen Nyong’o plays. It matched the 18-carat gold and diamond ring on her right hand.

“I wanted to feel radiant and powerful, and hopefully capture a timelessness,” Nyong’o told Vogue of the gown. “The dress was inspired by Joan Collins’s commanding presence in Esther and the King.”

Nyong’o also nodded to the Epic’s literary origins with a blue and gold clutch shaped like a copy of The Odyssey, which she featured in an Instagram Reel that showed off her look. “I love a theme,” Nyong’o captioned the post with a book emoji.

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Sheer and Silver

Lupita Nyong’o attends the world premiere of “The Odyssey” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 06, 2026.Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage

The Christian Cowan “naked” gown Nyong’o wore to the world premiere in London was equal parts effortless and glamorous, with its column silhouette and standout crystal detailing.

Her Garatti jewelry sparkled as much as the dress, and she paired the look with a dramatic glam featuring plum lip gloss that matched the color of her blush, a smoked-out winged eyeliner, and a bit of golden highlighter on the brow bone.

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Black and White Beauty

Lupita Nyong’o attends “The Odyssey” Photocall at the IET Building: Savoy Place on July 05, 2026.Credit: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images

Nyong’o looked breezy and elegant in the black and white Chanel dress and sparkling Tasaki jewelry she wore to the film’s London photocall. The dress featured a plunging V-neck and drop-waist skirt with a hip-high slit that looked sophisticated and flirty. A global ambassador for Chanel, she kept the look cohesive and timeless, from her ivory pumps with a black cap toe, her black Chanel sunglasses, and shiny black manicure.

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Gold Star

Lupita Nyong’o departing The Corinthia Hotel promoting new movie ‘The Odyssey’ on July 04, 2026 in London, England.Credit: Neil Mockford/GC Images

Nyong’o gets a gold star for the silky Blazé Milano pantsuit she wore as she stepped out of the Corinthia Hotel in London. The wide-leg pants, oversized blazer, and cropped bow-shaped top with a cutout in the center created a “stardom meets business” look.

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Always intentional with her accessories, Lupita played with color, matching the lustrous champagne-colored suit with a wine-colored handbag and pumps, plus ruby lipstick.

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Royal Red

Lupita Nyong’o attends Universal Pictures “The Odyssey” Paris Premiere at Le Grand Rex on July 08, 2026.Credit: Kristy Sparow/Getty Images for Universal Pictures

Nyong’o loves bold colors, from her vibrant lipstick to her stand-out red carpet looks, and this ensemble was no different. Shortly after she attended the Chanel Couture show in Paris, Nyong’o graced the film’s Parisian premiere in a beaded coral-red Chanel dress by Matthieu Blazy. The ensemble’s lacy floral embroidery provided an elevated take on the naked dress trend.

Nyong’o maintained the rose garden theme throughout her whole look, with minimal branch earrings from the SAUER x Jason Wu Collection. Her hair was also styled in an elegant criss-crossing manner that her hairstylist, Vernon François, called a “loop ‘fro,” per Essence.

According to makeup artist Nick Barose, Nyong’o’s peek-a-boo red dress channeled Eartha Kitt—who played the role of Helen of Troy in 1950 in Paris—and her glam followed the same motif. “‘[Nyong’o’s] flaming-red Chanel see-through dress is giving a bit of Eartha Kitt, so I wanted the makeup to be a nod to Eartha Kitt with her famous Catwoman feline eyes,’” Barose told Who What Wear.

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Parisian Glamour

Lupita Nyong’o is seen at the Trocadero for ‘The Odyssey’ photocall on July 07, 2026 in Paris, France.Credit: Arnold Jerocki/GC Images

The 43-year-old actress shone brightly in the city of light wearing a sparkling Giorgio Armani privé gown. The burgundy mermaid dress brought out the berry tones in her lipstick while her ultra-short haircut offered up major inspiration. Nyong’o tied the look together with a pair of dangling Hearts on Fire earrings in white and yellow gold.

Nyong’o shared a compilation of clips of her sparkling in front of the Eiffel Tower on Instagram, captioning the video, “C’est si bon in Paris.”

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A Halter Moment

Lupita Nyong’o is seen in Midtown on July 16, 2026 in New York City.Credit: TheStewartofNY/GC Images

While on the way to Jimmy Fallon in NYC, Nyong’o turned heads in a pre-fall 2026 Silvia Tcherassi dress featuring a bold pattern and vibrant chartreuse trim. Nyong’o’s silky dress was the epitome of chic summer fashion, with its low V-neck and asymmetrical knee-high slit. Of course, the look wouldn’t be complete without oversized black sunglasses, a white Mulberry England purse, and gold jewelry from Marco Bicego.

She also sported an elegant updo her hairstylist Vernon Francois described as a “Kinky~Afro fringe with a cropped, teeny-weenie Afro.”

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Fun with Feathers

Lupita Nyong’o is seen in Tribeca on June 30, 2026 in New York City.Credit: Getty Images

The Helen of Troy actress kicked off the Odyssey press tour in NYC having a fun moment with texture.

She wore a custom monochromatic LaPointe ensemble in dove gray featuring the brand’s trademark feathers. The matching wide-leg pants and oversized coat were paired with her light gray Jimmy Choo heels and snakeskin Brahmin handbag.

Nyong’o thanked her styling team shortly after the press tour on Instagram, with a photo of her silvery day one look heading the carousel of photos. “Odysseus didn’t do it alone, and neither did I! Thank you for the vivid imagination and deep intention. I appreciate you all dearly,” the caption read.

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