Lucy Liu is known for playing fierce and inspiring women, from Alex Munday in Charlie’s Angels and O-Ren Ishii in Kill Bill, to Kitty Baxter in Chicago and even Viper in Kungfu Panda. In 2019 alone, Lucy Liu will have directed and acted in new series Why Women Kill, she will have signed a deal with ABC Studios Intl. for an upcoming anthology series, and she will have received a coveted star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. This timeless influence is reflected not only in the films she directs and stars in, but also in her sartorial choices.

Liu’s style perfectly fuses grace and sophistication with coquettish charm, with a particular favour towards the little black dress. Her red-carpet ensembles frequently employ wide and deep necklines, highlighting her décolletage and petite frame. She is not impartial to the occasional thigh-high leg slit or daring cut-out, often put in contrast with a softer silhouette or sheaths of fabric to create a more subtle and endearing effect.