Brie Larson (born Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers) has been acting since she was 6 years old—remember her appearance as one of the Six Chicks in 13 Going on 30). Throughout her career, the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actress has managed to move seamlessly from critically acclaimed independent films to international blockbusters with ease. That red carpet time is a boon for fashion lovers, who have seen Larson covertly become a style superstar, effortlessly alternating between streamlined, minimal gowns to quirky tulle gowns and detailed ruching.
Some of Larson's favorite designers over the years have included Rodarte, Céline, and Giambattista Vali, but she's truly embraced a variety of houses over the years. One thing this Marvel superheroine can't say no to? A fabulous cape. With the help of her stylist, Samantha McMillen, Larson has cultivated a quirky but elegant red carpet style over the years that has included everything from catsuits to gowns to crop top looks, sometimes all at once. Ahead, we've narrowed down Brie Larson's best red carpet moments throughout the years.
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Jeans are verboten on the Cannes red carpet, but Larson could count on Chanel to make a denim and lace graffiti look that still brought the glam.
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Leave it to Larson to find a way to make a cape work on the French Riviera. The actress wore a sheer patterned Chanel dress to dinner and topped it with a see-through shrug.
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As a member of the jury, Larson attended a multitude of premieres at Cannes, but she came prepared with a number of Chanel looks, including this couture midi dress and functional black and white Mary Janes for the Asteroid City premiere.
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Larson channeled sophisticated '90s style in a vintage black Versace gown, accessorizing with an oversized diamond cross pendant and breezy windswept tresses.
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A square neckline, ruching, and a gathered waist added flair to the royal blue Jason Wu cocktail dress Larson wore to the ninth annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Los Angeles.
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Larson went with a sparkly halter-neck Valentino jumpsuit and logo belt for the Los Angeles premiere of her docuseries Growing Up.
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A custom hand embroidered Oscar de la Renta cape was in order for Larson's appearance at the opening of the Marvel Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris. She paired the stunning cover-up with wide-leg trousers and a metallic fringe crop top.
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Larson's ballet slipper pink gown and matching cape from Céline by Hedi Slimane boasted a high slit and a whopping 13,000 crystals.
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Gucci's velvet and tulle gown with fuchsia bow detailing was an unexpected but lovely choice Larson opted for at LACMA's star-studded L.A. gala.
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Larson was striking at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of her film Just Mercy, walking the carpet in a floral Giambattista Valli mini dress with an oversized bow-shaped bustle and hot pink pumps.
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Pockets are arguably everyone's favorite part of a dress, and Larson's green Prada gown for the TIME 100 gala didn't disappoint there, coupled with its charming sweetheart neckline.
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Larson closed out the Marvel Infinity Saga in a custom satin Céline gown in lilac to compliment the Thanos-hued premiere carpet, along with custom Irene Neuwirth jewels.
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At the premiere of her first solo Marvel film, Larson chose a light peach gown with embellished starbursts from Rodarte, one of her favorite design houses.
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Larson was a tangle of hot pink in a lace, ruffle, and tulle Rodarte dress adorned with a silk sash and paired with simple nude sandals.
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Putting a sleeveless twist on both red and the power suit, Larson wore a leather three-piece pants suit from Rosetta Gray Resort to Variety's annual event.
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In a surprising twist, Larson chose a simple white silk backless gown from Carolina Herrera's bridal collection for the L.A. premiere of Avengers: Infinity War.
Larson wore a sleek black Oscar de la Renta gown with a ruffled front slit to the Oscars.
Larson was one with the red carpet in Rodarte with Forevermark Diamonds and old Hollywood waves at the 2017 Golden Globes.
Larson went glam at the 2016 Met Gala in a sequined cutout Proenza Schouler tiered gown and pointy-toe black shoes. She complemented the look with a dark lip and slicked-back 'do for the ultimate effect.
The nominee looked pretty in pink in a striped two-toned Emilia Wickstead design at the 88th annual Academy Awards luncheon.
At the 2016 Golden Globes, Larson wore a head turning gold Calvin Klein gown with torso cutouts accented with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Larson stepped onto the red carpet at the SAG Awards wearing a light blue Versace gown gathered at the waist and Roger Vivier shoes.
The actress showcased her minimalist side in a bold orange high-collar Calvin Klein Collection column at the seventh annual Governors Awards.
With a fitted bodice, black bow, and metallic lace, Larson looked like a star in a Dolce & Gabbana gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
Larson threw convention out the window in this avant-garde blue and gold Prada pantsuit and high top-knot for "fashion's biggest night out."
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