Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2
Momona Tamada, Elizabeth Yu, Thalia Tran and Yvonne Chapman attended the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, held at the Autry Museum of the American West this week.
If you’re wondering whether there was an unspoken dress code inspired by the series itself, the connections between the actresses’ characters and their fashion choices are difficult to ignore. Several looks appeared to reference the elemental identities of their characters, from the Fire Nation to the Earth Kingdom.
Fire Nation Energy
Momona Tamada, who plays Ty Lee, delivered the most immediate character reference of the evening.
While Ty Lee isn’t a firebender, she is one of Princess Azula’s closest allies from the Fire Nation and is almost always dressed in shades of pink and crimson. Momona’s molten Rahul Mishra Spring 2026 Couture gown, embroidered with swirling shades of red, orange and black, instantly called to mind flames and flowing lava, making it feel like a tribute to the Fire Nation rather than Ty Lee’s signature wardrobe.
This isn’t the first time this Rahul Mishra Couture gown has found itself at the centre of a perfectly judged thematic dressing moment. Celeste O’Connor wore it to the Scream 7 premiere back in February, where the embroidery evoked blood, gore and horror.
Styled by Katie Qian.
Blue Fire Burns Hottest
Elizabeth Yu, who plays Princess Azula, gave us the cleverest character connection of the group.
Azula is regarded as the Fire Nation’s greatest firebender, so an icy-blue Moschino Fall 2016 archive gown might seem like an unexpected choice at first glance.
Avatar fans, however, will know that Azula’s fire burns blue rather than the traditional orange or red. Within the series, her blue flames represent a hotter, more powerful form of fire, making the colour immediately recognisable to anyone familiar with the character. Add in the scorched-effect hem, and the look became an inspired interpretation of Azula’s signature ability.
Stylist: Tabitha Sanchez.
Gothic Glam
Thalia Tran, who plays Mai, stayed remarkably close to her character’s aesthetic.
Mai is known throughout the series for her deadpan personality, love of dark clothing and permanently unimpressed expression. Her wardrobe almost exclusively revolves around black, burgundy and muted tones.
Thalia’s layered black corseted look with sheer textures, a deep burgundy underlay and black-and-red hair felt completely aligned with Mai’s gothic style.
Styled by Luca Kingston.
Earth Kingdom Elegance
Yvonne Chapman, who plays Avatar Kyoshi, took a more understated approach in a sage-green Sau Lee gown.
Unlike the other actresses, Yvonne portrays her character as a legendary Avatar born in the Earth Kingdom. The soft green palette naturally evokes forests, mountains and nature, all of which are closely associated with the Earth Kingdom throughout the series.
While the gown doesn’t reference Kyoshi’s iconic armour or elaborate face paint, the colour and the choice of Hong Kong label Sau Lee together created a thoughtful connection to both the character and the actress.
Some may see these looks as edging towards costume dressing, but I appreciate the storytelling. Rather than recreating their characters outright, each actress interpreted the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender through colour, texture or mood. These are the kinds of moments that reward fans who recognise the references while still appreciating the fashion in its own right.
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