Though the outing marks as the 29-year-old’s first Met Gala ever, she grew up having a special appreciation for fashion. After all, she has her aunt Anna Sui to thank for showing her the ropes when it comes to creating a killer style moment. 

“Well, my aunt is in fashion, but I grew up as a big, big tomboy,” Chase told Nylon in 2022. “I would wear the same hockey sweatshirt every day. I was just in my uniform all day, every day, and never really deviated from that.”

“But as I've grown older I've just started to gravitate towards things that are fun and don't take themselves too seriously,” she added. “I like to have fun with fashion; it's cool. I love how fashion becomes like an extension of your personality or a kind of a canvas to display your personality.”

And when it comes to dominating the red carpet, Chase strikes a perfect balance between showing off her personal style and channeling someone completely different.  

“With red carpet style, I think of it as a performance, but I like to maintain an aspect of myself and just what I am comfortable in,” she explained. “I love dressing up. I think it can be so fun, especially things like red carpet events, which I feel are like a celebration. I love marking them with special dresses or looks that feel kind of inspired.”

“I mean, that's so much of what acting is—that stepping into a different skin, and rising to the occasion and rocking it,” she added. “I treat red carpets like mini-characters that you can step into for the evening and commemorate something amazing.”

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