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Zendaya’s Best Fashion Moments of All Time
Serving nothing but straight looks.
by : ELLE Canada- Feb 27th, 2023
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Zendaya Coleman is undeniably an icon of our generation. At only 25-years-old, this Emmy award winning actress has achieved more than us mortals could ever dream of in a lifetime.
For the past decade, she’s graced the screen in leading roles including MJ in the Spiderman franchise, Anne Wheeler in The Greatest Showman and Rue Bennett in Euphoria, and could we ever forget the part that started it all, CeCe from Shake It Up.
Between her philanthropy and advocacy, is there anything she can’t do? Write a book? Nope she did that in 2013. Design a collection that was showcased as NYFW? Wrong again, Zendaya’s collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger was one of the most highly anticipated runway shows of 2019. Zendaya is a powerhouse with no signs of stopping.
While there are many things that Zendaya will be remembered for over her career, today we’ve chosen to honour her very best fashion moments of all time (which there are a lot of).
There’s no doubt that Zendaya has served many major looks during the Venice Film Festival, but that shouldn’t come as a surprise as she’s basically slayed every red carpet she’s walked. Remember the Met Gala? The Oscars? Name a better duo than Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach. We’ll wait.
Keep scrolling for Zendaya’s best fashion moments of all time.
The SAG Awards, 2023
Valentino’s Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli revealed in an Instagram caption that this custom “Rose Roses” dress took 1230 hours to make — but Zendaya modeled it effortlessly at the 2023 SAG Awards.
The NAACP Awards, 2023
Pulled from the Versace SS 2002 couture archives, Z put the lime in limelight with this vintage gown at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards.
The NAACP Awards, 2023
Look two at the 2023 NAACP Awards featured a recreation of a two-piece Prada SS 1993 moment that we’re glad to see again.
The Emmys, 2022
The actress accepted her Outstanding Lead Actress award for her role as Rue in Euphoria wearing a Grace Kelly inspired Valentino gown at the 2022 Emmys.
The CFDA Awards, 2021
This crimson two-piece silk set by Vera Wang had us all seeing red at the 2021 CFDA Awards and we loved every moment of it.
Dune Premiere, 2021
Since debuting at Paris Couture Week, fashion punters have hoped Zendaya would one day don this plum two-piece. This dress is one of the first designed by Pieter Mulier for Alaia as part of their Winter-Spring collection.
The Venice Film Festival, 2021
The gown, crafted in sculpturally structured leather, was specially created for the star by Balmain’s Creative Director Olivier Rousteing. Zendaya completed the all-neutral look with Christian Louboutin pumps.
Valentino's Venice Dinner, 2021
Zendaya wore head-to-toe Valentino from their FW21 Haute Couture collection entitled ‘Valentino Des Ateliers’ whilst celebrating with Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Although the off-the-shoulder bubble dress was styled on the runway with a pink feathered hat, Zendaya opted to showcase her natural locks.
Space Jam Premiere, 2021
Giving major Lola Bunny energy in this rainbow Moschino two-piece set for the premiere of Space Jam.
The BET Awards, 2021
Zendaya paid tribute to Beyonce with a dress that bore a striking resemblance to her iconic ‘Crazy in Love’ frock at the 2021 BET Awards. Her stylist Law Roach dove deep into the Versace archives for this one and it’s safe to say it paid off.
The Academy Awards, 2021
A lemon-lime dream at this custom Valentino dress and Jimmy Choo heels at the 2021 Academy Awards.
The AAA Arts Awards, 2020
This Christopher Esber dress was the perfect number to showcase the actress’s sleek silhouette at the 2020 AAA Arts Awards.
The Critics' Choice Awards, 2020
Arguably one of her most iconic looks. This hot pink structured crop top and matching maxi skirt from Tom Ford made her a standout at the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in 2020.
The E! People's Choice Awards, 2019
The actress won best dressed on the Red Carpet for this cutout Christopher Esber dress at the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards.
The Emmy's, 2019
Zendaya was an emerald green dream at the 71st Emmy Awards, stunning in a custom sheer Vera Wang gown.
The GQ Men of the Year Awards, 2019
Oozing glamour and sophistication in a custom Miu Miu dress at the GQ Men of The Year Awards 2019.
The Spider-Man Far From Home Premiere, 2019
Arriving at the Spider-Man Far From Home premiere, the actress wore a sequinned backless gown by Armani Privé with black heels.
The Met Gala, 2019
Zendaya heavily leaned into costuming at the 2019 Met Gala, transforming into the princess we all knew she was. Her custom animatronic gown was designed by none other than Tommy Hilfiger.
The Met Gala, 2018
At the 2018 Met Gala, the actress blended fashion with costuming, arriving as Joan of Arc. Her custom metallic Versace gown featured an armored neck-and-shoulder piece, sparkling chainmail and spiked belt.
The Greatest Showman Premiere, 2017
No question that she turned heads this bold butterfly look designed by fashion artist Luly Yang at The Greatest Showman premiere in 2017.
Read more:
The Coolest Girl in Hollywood
Zendaya Wore a Breastplate to the Critics’ Choice Awards and the Internet Loved It
Zendaya On Fragrance, Fashion and Growing Up
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