Lily Collins's 16 Chicest Red Carpet Looks

No one combines Hollywood glamour and Parisian chic better.

Lily Collins truly is a modern-day fashion icon. She's our generation's sartorial equivalent to Audrey Hepburn and Sarah Jessica Parker in the sense that she's a style chameleon, who can truly pull off any look. From relaxed daywear to priceless couture pieces, Collins imbues them with an elegant effortlessness. It's a je ne sais quoi, if you will.

She's become widely known for the eccentric wardrobe of outfits she wears on her hit Netflix show Emily in Paris, in which she's worked with costume designers Patricia Field and Marylin Fitoussi. And while her on-screen persona, Emily Cooper, may constantly be decked out in over-the-top designer looks that throw tradition out the door, Collins herself has settled into a signature red carpet style that combines old Hollywood glamour with edgy, gothic touches. And as of late, she has been pushing the boundaries of her style further, thanks to her character's boldness.

"Emily, in a lovely way, takes up so much space," Collins exclusively told InStyle. “Mixing patterns and prints, textures, styles in a way that was foreign to me, I started to realize that I didn’t have to be afraid of color anymore.”

Here, we showcase 16 of Collins's most fearless fashion red carpet looks to date.

Lily Collins in Oscar de la Renta at the 2008 Met Gala

For her first of many Met Gala outings, Collins chose a stunning strapless column dress with a fishtail hem from Oscar de la Renta. Metallic silver and gold sequins added a futuristic flare to the look's subtle floral motif. She accessorized with a shiny gold satin clutch and simple black T-strap heels.

Lily Collins in Chanel at the 2010 Met Gala

Although Collins's second Met Gala's theme was "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity," the young starlet chose a dress from the French design house Chanel. The olive green mini dress with golden embellishments were a youthful departure from the luxury brand, known for its sophisticated bouclé tweed twinsets.

Lily Collins in Valentino at the 2012 Met Gala

At the 2012 Met Gala, "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations," Collins chose a light and ethereal couture confection from Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino. Her look's romantic aesthetic was heightened by delicate lace details, a faded floral print, and a mini-bow belt.

Lily Collins in Elie Saab at the 2014 Rome Film Festival

Collins looked pretty as can be in a pastel purple ombré goddess gown at the 2014 Rome Film Festival premiere of her film Love, Rosie. The Elie Saab look featured a black bodice with a geometric neckline that gave a hard edge to the delicately draped design.

Lily Collins in Giambattista Valli at the 2017 Met Gala

For the 2017 Met Gala, "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art Of The In-Between," Collins paid homage to Kawakubo by sporting the legendary designer's signature razor-sharp bob haircut. Her punky black hairdo and studded bodice were juxtaposed with a pretty ruffled pink skirt.

Lily Collins in Zuhair Murad at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards

Nominated for best actress in a comedy or musical for her work in Rules Don't Apply, Collins looked like a fairytale princess at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards in a lush pink evening gown that was covered in rosy lace appliqués from Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad. Archival jewelry from Harry Winston made the actress shine on her big night.

Lily Collins in Givenchy at the 2018 Met Gala

Embodying a celestial chic aesthetic in a sleek and sheer black gown from Givenchy, Collins was impossible not to notice at the 2018 Met Gala, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & the Catholic Imagination." Her religiously-themed look was complete with a rosary and a head-turning black halo crown.

Lily Collins in Giambattista Valli at the 2019 Met Gala

Collins showed up on theme to the 2019 Met Gala, "Camp: Notes on Fashion." channeling a campy version of Priscilla Presley, complete with a sky-high '60s bouffant hairdo. She looked sweet as can be gliding up the stairs in a white taffeta long-sleeved mini dress from couturier Giambattista Valli, which featured a dramatically ruffled train.

Lily Collins in Givenchy at the 2019 BAFTA Film Awards

Looking gorgeous in royal blue, Collins made a bold style statement at the 2019 BAFTA Film Awards, rocking a cropped bolero jacket with a sparkling floral-embellished peplum and sheer lace skirt from one of her go-to brands, Givenchy. While on paper, the outfit may seem like a lot to pull off, the actress made it look effortless.

Lily Collins in Saint Laurent at the 2020 MTV Movie & TV Awards

Skin-tight latex is certainly a departure from Collins's typical glam style, but the starlet pulled off this sultry Saint Laurent look with ease, thanks in part to her minimal beauty and accessorizing. This Matrix- worthy look shows just how versatile Collins can be with her fashion choices.

Lily Collins in Dior at 2022 Academy Museum Gala

If there's anyone who has mastered the art of clashing prints and textures, it's Collins. Her bold approach to styling is one for the sartorial history books. Few starlets are daring enough to wear three different fabrics and prints in one look like this Dior couture creation she wore to the 2022 Academy Museum Gala.

Lily Collins in Saint Laurent at the 2022 'Emily in Paris' Season Three Premiere

Fully embracing the Parisian glamour of her Emily in Paris co-star Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, AKA Sylvie, Collins looked jaw-droppingly stunning at the season three premiere of her hit Netflix show in a beige Saint Laurent ensemble. Mid-riff-baring cut-outs added a hint of sexiness to the evening gown, which was accessorized with statement-making gold cuff bracelets.

Lily Collins in Vera Wang at the 2023 Met Gala

Collins certainly knows how to use her style to make a statement—literally. To pay homage to the iconic Karl Lagerfeld, Collins emblazoned the tulle train of her custom Vera Wang gown with the late designer's name at the 2023 Met Gala.

Lily Collins in Schiaparelli at the 'Maxxxine' premiere

All eyes were on a Collins at the Los Angeles premiere of her slasher flick Maxxxine when she turned up in a whimsical periwinkle blue skirt suit from Schiaparelli. Instead of a shirt, she wore a cascading gold necklace of rhinestoned eyes, which winked at the brand's surrealist signatures.

Lily Collins in Tamara Ralph at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards

Collins turned up the volume on her style with this black and white couture look from designer Tamara Ralph at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards. Her black column dress was affixed with stunning silvery crystal roses at the bust line, and for extra impact, white silk taffeta rosettes billowed out from her shoulders, enveloping her in an air of sheer romance.

Lily Collins in Armani Privé at the 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Premiere

Collins bet on the peplum trend at the Season 4 premiere of Emily in Paris. The Armani Privé gown, which included a strapless neckline and embellished sheer skirt. She kept the accessories light, adding just a few rings and silver earrings.

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