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40 Fashionable Photos That Prove Zendaya Is a Red Carpet Queen

Jeffrey G. White February 1, 2021 8 min read

At just 24 years old, Zendaya is becoming quite the fashion icon, known just as much for her killer style (almost) as much as her impressive acting abilities. The Disney starlet and now-Emmy winner has had so many amazing fashion moments that we’re taking a look back at some of her best looks to date. So take a trip back in time and browse through all these photos of the celeb’s stunning red-carpet dresses, avant-garde ensembles, and colorful outfits.

And if you still can’t get enough of Zendaya, click the links for some fun facts and to read more about her parents and siblings>>>P. (The family pics are too adorable!)



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September 2020

At the 2020 Emmy Awards, Zendaya wore this dazzling Giorgio Armani Prive gown to accept her award and made history as the youngest woman to win Best Actress for a Drama series. A less blurry, jaw-dropping pic here for reference.



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September 2020

Who said you can’t kill the fashion game twice in one night? For her pre-win 2020 Emmys outfit, Z stepped out in this fun two-tone gown by Christopher John Rogers>>>P.



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February 2020

For Fendi’s Solar Dream Launch, Z showed up and conquered in a checkered set from the spring 2020 collection. She added some killer thigh-high Louboutin boots to complete the look.



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January 2020

She donned this sleek cutout dress by Christopher Esber at the 2020 AAA Art Awards.



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January 2020

Now, this is what you call a structured top! She made a real statement at the 2020 Critic’s Choice Awards in this metallic crop top and maxi skirt set from Tom Ford.



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July 2019

This deconstructed tuxedo look is everything>>>P. Here, Zendaya suited up in Armani Privé at the brand’s 2019 Haute Couture show in Paris.



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November 2019

At GQ‘s 2019 Man of the Year Awards, she stepped out in *the* outfit of the night (if we do say so ourselves). This white jacket and skirt combo by Mônot paired with her gorge curls created the perfect red carpet look.



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November 2019

She pulled up to the 2019 People’s Choice Awards ready to show off some shoulder. This black gown from Christopher Esber also featured super cool metallic-trimmed cutouts.



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October 2019

Why debate wearing pants or a skirt when Zendaya proved you can look good wearing both at once? She layered up in this suit from Peter Do at Elle‘s 2019 Women in Hollywood event.



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September 2019

She showed up at the 2019 Emmys looking like the Queen of Emerald City. This jewel-toned Vera Wang dress gave us us jaw-dropping old Hollywood glamour.



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September 2019

Here’s Zendaya wearing, well, Zendaya. At the Daily Front Row Awards, she shut it down in this funky velvet suit from her own collaborative line with Tommy Hilfiger.



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July 2019

When you’re the face of a brand, you’ve got to show up to their events dressed to the nines. She looked ethereal in this pink gown for Lancôme’s’Idôle Fragrance’ launch. The dress is by Georges Hobeika, and a pair of dazzling Chopard earrings really topped the look off.



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June 2019

She wore this hella chic interpretation of the Spider-Man suit to the Spider-Man: Far From Home premiere. The backless Armani Privé gown was just delightfully on the nose.



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June 2019

For an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert>>>P, she wore this bright mini dress by Carolina Herrera. Her matching hairpiece and white Louboutin pumps made this a fun ensemble for the summertime.



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June 2019

It’s pretty tough to steal the show from the literal Tower of London, but Z did just that at this photocall for Spider-Man: Far From Home>>>P. She debuted her then-new copper hair in this sharp Alexandre Vauthier suit.



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May 2019

Simply no one at the 2019 Met Gala was ready for her to show up looking like a real-life fairy tale. This Cinderella-inspired look was custom made by Tommy Hilfiger, and it fully lit up the red carpet (like, literally, it had a light-up feature installed).



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December 2018

At the Âme Jewelry brand launch party, she wore this eye-popping pink-and-orange feathered dress from Marc Jacobs’ spring 2019 collection.



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September 2018

She really turned heads at GQ‘s 2018 Men of the Year Awards. This Ralph & Russo gown made her glitter in gold, and the dramatic purple drapery gave the dress some added elegance.



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June 2018

This leather August Getty dress had a structured dome skirt, so obviously she was the center of attention at the 2018 MTV Movie Awards.



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May 2018

Don’t think I need to tell you that Zendaya knows how to dress for Met Galas. In 2018, she channeled Joan of Arc in this Versace dress and looked ready for both the runway and the battlefield.



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March 2018

At the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she resembled a gold statue in this shimmery Michael Kors gown.



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March 2018

For the main 2018 Oscars red carpet, she donned this chocolate Giambattista Valli Couture gown.



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December 2017

Her butterfly look for The Greatest Showman‘s Australian premiere was such a moment. This unique Moschino design from the label’s spring 2018 collection was the definition of a statement dress.



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December 2017

It seems Zendaya had a thing for animal-inspired looks in December 2017. At that year’s Fashion Awards, She sported a Vivetta gown that featured sheer paneling and a couple of horses.



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November 2017

At the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year awards, she was pretty in pink wearing this pantsuit. The Viktor & Rolf ensemble featured a fun statement bow that really tied the look together (sorry, had to!).



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October 2017

For the Erdem x H&M Runway Show, she sported the collection with a playful’60s look. Can’t get enough of this knit sweater and floral skirt sitch!



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September 2017

At the 2017 Women Making History Awards, she owned these stripes. The Christian Siriano ensemble featured striking cutouts on the bodice and a roomy wide leg.



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August 2017

You couldn’t tell us Zendaya wasn’t an iconic’80s popstar when she wore this sparkly Vivetta suit to Variety‘s 2017 Power of Young Hollywood event.



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July 2017

She wowed in this Ralph & Russo Haute Couture dress at the fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2017 show.



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June 2017

Ralph & Russo also dressed her in this Greek goddess style hot-pink gown for the Spiderman: Homecoming world premiere.



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June 2017

At a Spiderman: Homecoming photocall, this periwinkle number by Jonathan Simkhai stunned with some matching Manolo pumps.



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June 2017

At the 2017 Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, this pearly black dress served us with some chic Golden Age vibes with the luxe neckline.



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May 2017

The color! The beading! The material! There’s way too much to love about the Zuhair Murad dress she wore to the MTV Movie Awards in 2017.



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May 2017

What did we say about Z and Met Galas? She doesn’t miss. The bright Dolce & Gabbana gown she donned in 2017 made it seem like she was a canvas painting come to life on the red carpet.



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November 2016

For the 2016 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, she was all about textured statement sleeves with this glam Reem Acra dress.



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November 2016

Who doesn’t love some nice embroidery? At the 2016 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, she wore this detailed Michael Kors Collection dress with contrasting white florals.



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September 2016

If there’s one thing Zendaya can’t resist, it’s a good suit. Here’s a velvet one from her Daya by Zendaya clothing line that she wore as a guest judge on Project Runway.



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May 2016

She wore this peachy Calvin Klein two-piece set to present at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.



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May 2016

At a Humane Society Gala in 2016, she decided to bless us in a fuchsia power suit by Christian Siriano. She always delivers a monochrome moment.



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May 2016

Yes. Just….yes. For the 2016 Met Gala, she wore this custom Michael Kors Collection gown that further cemented her fashion icon status.



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