Sabrina Elba, the British actress and model, has captivated the fashion world with her stunning style evolution over the years. From her early beginnings on the red carpet to now, her current status is definitely giving fashion girl. Elba’s fashion choices have evolved in both sophistication and confidence. She’s been able to stay true to herself with sultry elements and elegant styles to accentuate her curves. She’s also part of an uber-stylish duo, with her dashing husband Idris Elba usually on her arm.
From Gucci and Saint Laurent to Isabel Marant and Y/Project, she effortlessly embraces bold colors, playful patterns, and unconventional yet sensual silhouettes. Whether she’s attending red-carpet events or casual outings, Elba’s fashion sense always showcases her personal style. Her most recent looks have been courtesy of Kim Russell, a.k.a. The Kimbino, internet fashion sensation and now stylist. “The first thing that comes to mind is grown and sexy, for the modern woman,” Russell tells ESSENCE speaking on Sabrina’s signature style. Russell has been responsible for putting her in some impressive looks as of late, from Maximillian Davis’ Ferragamo to 16Arlington.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Sabrina Elba attends the British Vogue ‘Forces For Change’ dinner hosted by Edward Enninful and Vanessa Kingori at The Londoner Hotel on December 4, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 13: Sabrina Dhowre arrives at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023/24 on January 13, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Pietro S. D’Aprano/Getty Images for Gucci)
Take a look through Sabrina Elba’s style evolution over the last few years below.
2023 The 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 21: Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends the “Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)
The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” – Arrivals
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images)
Paris Fashion Week Fall Winter 23
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 03: Sabrina Dhowre Elba wears a Victoria Beckham dress, bag and shoes outside the Victoria Beckham show on March 03, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Sabrina Dhowre Elba is seen arriving at the Gucci fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2023/2024 on February 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Sabrina Elba attends The Fashion Awards 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall on December 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
2022 GQ Men Of The Year Awards
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 16: Sabrina Dhowre Elbaattends the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2022 at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park on November 16, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
2022 “Forever – Valentino” Exhibition Opening In Doha
DOHA, QATAR – OCTOBER 27: Sabrina Elba attends the opening of “Forever – Valentino”, a major perspective exhibition that pays homage to its founder Valentino Garavani and its still-unfolding heritage of Haute Couture excellence, at M7 on October 27, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Maison Valentino)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Idris Elba, both wearing Gucci, attend the 2022 LACMA ART+FILM GALA Presented By Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for LACMA)
2022 Pride Of Britain Awards
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Sabrina Elba attends the Pride of Britain Awards 2022 at Grosvenor House on October 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
2022 BFI Luminous Fundraising Gala
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Sabrina Elba attends the BFI Luminous Fundraising Gala at The Londoner Hotel on September 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for BFI)
2022 Michael Kors Runway Show
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends the Michael Kors Collection Spring/Summer 2023 Runway Show on September 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)
2022 Schiaparelli Runway Show
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 04: Sabrina Elba attends the Schiaparelli Couture Fall Winter 2022 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 04, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/GC Images)
2022 Giambattista Valli Haute Couture F/W Show
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Sabrina Elba attends the Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Fall Winter 2022 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 04, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)
2022 Elie Saab Haute Couture F/W Show
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 06: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Sabrina Elba attends the Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall Winter 2022 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 06, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
2022 Los Angeles Premiere Screening Of “Sonic The Hedgehog 2”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 05: Sabrina Elba arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Screening Of “Sonic The Hedgehog 2” at Regency Village Theatre on April 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
2022 Richard Quinn Runway Show
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 19: Sabrina Elba on the front row at the Richard Quinn show during London Fashion Week February 2022 on February 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
2022 British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. Fashion And Film Party
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 13: Sabrina Elba, wearing Tiffany & Co., attends the British Vogue and Tiffany & Co. Fashion and Film Party 2022 at Annabel’s on March 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 29: Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends The Fashion Awards 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall on November 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
2021 mothers2mothers 20th Anniversary Gala
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 01: Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends the mothers2mothers 20th Anniversary Gala at Outernet London on December 1, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Gucci)
2021 Annabel’s For The Amazon Fundraiser
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: Co-host Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends Annabel’s For The Amazon, a fundraising event at Annabel’s to plant one million trees in the Amazon rainforest, in partnership with The Caring Family Foundation for One Tree Planted, at Annabel’s on September 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Annabel’s)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends the KNWLS show during London Fashion Week September 2021 on September 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
2021 GQ Men Of The Year Awards
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Idris Elba, wearing BOSS, attend the 24th GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with BOSS at Tate Modern on September 1, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hugo Boss UK)
2019 Saloni Celebrates Holi In London
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 04: Sabrina Dhowre attends the celebration hosted by Saloni Lodha, of Phoolon Ki Holi, the Indian festival of colours played with flowers, on April 4, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for SALONI)
2018 Claridge’s Zodiac Party
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 29: Sabrina Dhowre attend the Claridge’s Zodiac Party hosted by Diane von Furstenberg & Edward Enninful to celebrate the Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2018, “The Tree Of Love” By Diane von Furstenberg, at Claridge’s Hotel on November 29, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Claridge’s)
2018 Roland Mouret Runway Show
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Sabrina Dhowre attends the Roland Mouret show during London Fashion Week September 2018 on September 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Getty Images/BFC/Getty Images)