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Cultural nonprofit Gold House held its third annual Gold Gala on May 11 at the historic Music Center in downtown Los Angeles, and the stars turned out their best looks for the affair. The influential organization, which seeks to unite and elevate the Asian Pacific community, celebrated its 2024 A100 List, which showcases the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society.
Honorees included Lucy Liu, who received the Gold Legend honor from friend Regina King; Cynthia Erivo, who received the Gold Ally award from Michelle Yeoh and Wicked director Jon M. Chu; Padma Lakshmi (who also created the menu for the evening); and The Sympathizer star Hoa Xuande, who received the New Gold award for a rising Asian Pacific leader from fellow actor John Cho. Saweetie received an award from Bella Poarch and makeup artist Patrick Ta before performing a 20-minute set for the crowd, including a preview of her as-yet-unreleased song, “Nani.”
Each detail of the evening was carefully considered: award-winning designer Prabal Gurung, who is also the Gala’s creative director, illustrated the event’s ‘A Gold New World’ theme with a multi-dimensional stage adorned with giant gold clouds. Artist Maia Ruth Lee designed the honoree statues, which reflected the Asian infinity knot. Comedian and advocate Alok opened the night with a moving monologue about the acceptance of the Asian Pacific community, and RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 winner Nymphia Wind kicked off the after-party with a performance that was followed by a classic Steve Aoki DJ set.
Attendees dressed to the nines for the event—read on for the best looks of the night:
Lucy Liu
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In Bibhu Mohapatra.
Michelle Yeoh
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In Schiaparelli.
Cynthia Erivo
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In Balmain.
Padma Lakshmi
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In Cinq à Sept and Cartier jewelry.
Saweetie
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In Retrofête.
Regina King
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In Roberto Cavalli and Cartier jewelry.
Bella Poarch
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In custom Vania Romoff.
Avantika
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In Geyanna Youness.
Karrueche Tran
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In Thai Nguyen Atelier.
Nymphia Wind
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Tina Leung
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In Prabal Gurung.
Sherry Cola
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In Sau Lee.
Towa Bird and Reneé Rapp
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Steven Yeun and Joana Pak
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Sarayu Blue
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In Naeem Khan.
Avian Jogia and Halsey
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Natasha Liu Bordizzo
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In Cartier jewelry.
Joel Kim Booster
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Kristi Yamaguchi
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John Cho
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Humberto Leon and Carol Kim
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Bing Chen
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In Cartier jewelry.
Apolo Ohno
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Kim Shui
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Amanda Nguyen
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In Cartier jewelry.
Meena Harris
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In Cartier jewelry.
Manny Jacinto
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