The best looks from the 2024 Golden Gala
Cultural nonprofit Gold House held its third annual Golden Gala on May 11 at the historic Music Center in downtown Los Angeles, and stars brought out their best looks for the event. An influential organization committed to uniting and uplifting the Asia Pacific community has unveiled the 2024 A100 list, highlighting the 100 most influential leaders of change in culture and society in the Asia Pacific region.
Honorees included Lucy Liu, who received the Golden Legend Award from friend Regina King; Cynthia Erivo, who received the Golden Ally Award from Michelle Yeoh and Wicked directed by Jon M. Chu; Padma Lakshmi (who also created the evening’s menu); And Sympathetic star Hoa Xuande, who received the New Gold award for Asia Pacific’s Rising Leader from fellow actor John Cho. Saweetie received her award from Bella Poarch and makeup artist Patrick Ta before performing a 20-minute set for the crowd, including a preview of her unreleased song “Nani.”
Every detail of the evening was carefully considered, with award-winning designer Prabal Gurung, who also serves as the gala’s creative director, illustrating the event’s “Golden New World” theme with a multi-dimensional stage adorned with giant golden clouds. Artist Maya Ruth Lee designed honoree statues that reflect the Asian infinity knot. Comedian and lawyer Alok opened the evening with a moving monologue about acceptance in the Asian Pacific community. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 winner Nymphia Wind kicked off the party with a performance, followed by a classic DJ set from Steve Aoki.
The event participants dressed to the nines – read on to find out the best looks of the evening:
In Cinq à Sept and Cartier jewelry.
In jewelry by Roberto Cavalli and Cartier.
Tova Bird and Renee Rapp
Steven Yeun and Joana Park
Humberto Leon and Carol Kim
