10 Times Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Style Was Absolutely Flawless

"We were saving this Narciso Rodriguez gown for the right occasion," says Ehrlich. "And when she put it on for the NAACP Image Awards, it felt effortless, especially with her gorgeous natural hair." Turquoise and gold Irene Neuwirth earrings and a cuff complemented the sunny marigold shade.

"This is a risk-taker's dress," says Mbatha-Raw's stylist of this textured Louis Vuitton column. "The sexy side zipper traced the curves of her body." 

At the N.Y.C. première of Beyond the Lights, the 33-year-old actress arrived in an embroidered Lanvin look that was artfully draped. "She has a sophistication beyond her actual age," says Ehrlich.

A few weeks after designer Oscar de la Renta passed away, Mbatha-Raw chose one of his fit-and-flare creations for the Governors Awards. Says Ehrlich: "Gugu embodies the timeless spirit of his designs."

"She is certainly feminine, but she also knows how to make pieces feel modern," notes Ehrlich. Case in point: topping a ladylike floral jacquard Burberry gown with a studded leather belt.

"Even though this Vivienne Westwood dress is multicolored, the painterly print comes across as a neutral," says Ehrlich. "We wanted to do a pop of color with the Rodo clutch and Kurt Geiger pumps."

This Calvin Klein Collection look was actually a floor-length gown before Mbatha-Raw and her stylist had it shortened for the Gotham Independent Film Awards. 

"English girls often have a cheeky side to their style," says Ehrlich. The Oxford-born actress shows off hers at the British Academy Britannia Awards in a playful, feathered Burberry frock.

"Gugu fell in love with the details of this Prada gown—the soft lilac color, the open back, the stunning train," recalls Ehrlich. "She exudes such elegance."

"The rose gold embroidery on this Jason Wu dress was perfection against Gugu's cocoa skin tone," says Ehrlich. Gleaming Stuart Weitzman sandals and an Edie Parker bag made for a monochromatic moment.