FASHION

Joy Sunday’s Best Red Carpet Looks Prove She’s a Fashion Darling in the Making

by Matthew Velasco

Joy Sunday attends the "Wednesday" Season 2, Part 1 Global Premiere at Central Hall, Westminster on ...
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With an eye for adventurous silhouettes and a penchant for bold, bright color, Joy Sunday is quickly becoming one of the more exciting red carpet stars of her generation. Best known for her role as Bianca Barclay in the hit Netflix series, Wednesday, Sunday brings a theatrical element to the step and repeat, but never loses sight of her personal tastes.

Sunday hasn’t shied away from risk. She’s worn everything from sheer, bondage-inspired outfits to knitted neon moments. In just a few short years in the spotlight, she’s cozied up to some of fashion’s most exciting talents, including McQueen’s new designer Seán McGirr, LaQuan Smith, and Charles Harbison of Harbison.

Below, take a look back at Sunday’s best style moments, from early appearances to her growing reign as a red carpet standout.

2025: Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 Global Premiere

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Sunday leaned into method dressing at the Wednesday season two, part one premiere. She wore an off-the-runway look from McQueen composed of a structured knit dress, lace stockings, and a matching headpiece.

2025: Napa Valley StreamFest

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Sunday embraced texture—and bold, bright color—at a 2025 event in Napa.

2024: Academy Awards Viewing Party

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For the 2024 Oscars after-parties, the actor looked occasion-appropriate in a ruffled LBD that was begging for a twirl on the dancefloor.

2024: BAFTA Awards

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Sunday went the bombshell route at the 2024 BAFTAs, pairing a latex Atsuko Kudo number with Messika jewelry.

2024: Emmy Awards

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At the 2024 Emmys, Sunday offered an elevated twist on power suiting with a long train and a fold-over neckline.

2024: Lancôme Event

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Sunday’s LaQuan Smith look, which included tights worn with heels, looked like liquid metal.

2023: Falling In Love Berlin Premiere

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There’s nowhere better suited to this bondage premiere look Sunday wore in 2023 than Berlin.

2023: Paris Fashion Week

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Sunday matched her fringe high-low dress with a fuchsia lip during a Paris Fashion Week event at the Louvre.

2022: Critics’ Choice Association’s Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television

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Color coordination, like this knit dress and matching heels moment, is a go-to for Sunday on the red carpet.

2022: Wednesday Premiere

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In a colorful Harbison dress, Sunday endorsed the drop waist at the Wednesday premiere in 2022.