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    Lupita Nyong'o's Fashion Evolution

    Lupita Nyong'o is the ultimate girl-of-the-moment. All eyes were on her red carpet wardrobe as she swept the awards season, and her fabulous fashion reign continues. Check out her style evolution...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 24 April 2014 In Features

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    Lupita Nyong'o is the ultimate girl-of-the-moment. All eyes were on her red carpet wardrobe as she swept the awards season, and her fabulous fashion reign continues. Check out her style evolution...

    Lupita Nyong'o may have only come on our radar after her Oscar-winning turn in 12 Years A Slave, but the gorgeous Mexican-Kenyan actress has more than established herself as one of Hollywood's hottest young stars.

    Growing up in Kenya and Mexico, the former Production Assistant followed her dreams to act, landing her breakthrough role in 12 Years A Slave straight after drama school. Gracing awards season with her multi-coloured designer gowns, bright and breezy make-up and enviable fit bod, the 32-year-old actress landed on many a best dressed list and straight into our hearts.

    Her revolving wardrobe of high fashion awards ensembles (from Ralph Lauren's caped Golden Globes dress to her fairytale Prada Oscars gown) and well-chosen red carpet shorts suits and minis made her one of Hollywood's elite. After being named People's Magazine's Most Beautiful in 2014, she even went on to land a campaign with L'Oreal, becoming the first African celebrity to become the face of the luxury French beauty brand.

    Lupita's fashion credentials just keep climbing and we can't wait to see which designer label she's wowing in next.

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    Lupita Nyong'o: Style Evolution

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    Lupita Nyong'o Shines At Calvin Klein's Euphoria Party

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    Lupita Nyong'o looked fabulous ah-gain at Calvin Klein Euphoria's Cannes party, building excitement for her red carpet debut at the film festival.

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Chanel At The MTV Movie Awards 2014

    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Chanel At The MTV Movie Awards 2014

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Antonio Berrardi At The 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2014

    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Antonio Berrardi At The 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2014

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Lanvin At The BAFTA Britannia Awards 2013

    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Lanvin At The BAFTA Britannia Awards 2013

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Ellie Saab At The Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala

    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Ellie Saab At The Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Christian Dior At The 12 Years A Slave Film Luncheon

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Mary Katrantzou At The Pre-Golden Globes Parties

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Ralph Lauren At The Golden Globes 2014

    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Ralph Lauren At The Golden Globes 2014

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Altuzarra At The Film Critics' Association Awards 2014

    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Altuzarra At The Film Critics' Association Awards 2014

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Calvin Klein At The Critics' Choice Movie Awards

    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Calvin Klein At The Critics' Choice Movie Awards

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Vintage Valentina At The SAG Awards Party

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Gucci At The Screen Actors Guild Awards 2014

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Calvin Klein At The Calvin Klein AW14 New York Fashion Week Show

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Christian Dior At The BAFTAs 2014

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Peter Pilotto In New York

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Givenchy At The NAACP Image Awards

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Lanvin At The 'Non-Stop' Film Premiere

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Giambattista Valli At The 2014 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Stella McCartney At The 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Prada At The Oscars 2014

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Miu Miu At The Oscars After Party

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Giambattista At Marie Claire's 'Fresh Face' Party

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Lanvin At The Gothan Film Awards 2013

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Prabal Gurung At The Academy Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Awards 2013

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    Lupita Nyong'o Wears Miu Miu At The 12 Years A Slave Film Premiere 2013

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