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ESSENCE.com's Super-Stylish Guest Editor Zendaya On Her 6 Favorite Red Carpet Looks

ESSENCE.com has a very special guest editor: the style chameleon, 18-year-old Zendaya Coleman. No matter the occassion, the starlet is known to scorch the red carpet. Here are the fashionista's personal favorite looks through the years. Also, check out our 20 favorite ensembles on the Disney star.
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
Egyptian Goddess

A splash of color was stylish appropriate for this event!  The actress expressed, “This ensemble was worn for the Kids Choice Awards.  The entire moment channeled an Egyptian and Edna E Mode (a character from the movie The Incredibles) look.”

ESSENCE.com's Super-Stylish Guest Editor Zendaya On Her 6 Favorite Red Carpet Looks
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02
No Comment Necessary

Of course Zendaya’s Oscar gown was a top pick for the beauty.  The actress conveyed the moment as “life-changing” and said that it didn’t even need an explanation as to why that was.  Something tells us that we know exactly what the darling was referring to. 

ESSENCE.com's Super-Stylish Guest Editor Zendaya On Her 6 Favorite Red Carpet Looks
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03
Memorable Moment

Some moments are memorable and this was definitely one of Zendaya’s top moments.  

“I felt like I got to live out my fantasy of cutting my hair and feeling like a true goddess.  I was absolutely glowing.” 

ESSENCE.com's Super-Stylish Guest Editor Zendaya On Her 6 Favorite Red Carpet Looks
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04
Love It Or Hate It

With eagerness, Zendaya expressed her feelings on this memorable ensemble.  “This outfit was weird and either you were going to love it or hate it.  I literally threw my hair into a bun and the hat was extremely comfortable.”  Clearly, this look was divinely masculine. 

ESSENCE.com's Super-Stylish Guest Editor Zendaya On Her 6 Favorite Red Carpet Looks
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05
Dark & Dreamy

This Disney darling knew how to pull off the ultimate fairy-tale ending in this masterpiece.

“It was the Princess Grace Awards Gala event and everyone was in their beautiful flowy gowns.  I immediately wanted to give the audience a darker moment – something unexpected.“  

ESSENCE.com's Super-Stylish Guest Editor Zendaya On Her 6 Favorite Red Carpet Looks
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06
Naturally Glowing

This all-white look was simply striking and impressive.  The beauty shared that, “This was a Cher/Bianca Jagger moment.  We pulled the outfit on a whim and it was one of the first pieces that we picked out.  The process was natural and it felt right for the occasion.”

ESSENCE.com's Super-Stylish Guest Editor Zendaya On Her 6 Favorite Red Carpet Looks
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07
Zendaya

It’s only right that this glorious ensemble is an honorable mention.  After attending her first Met Gala, Zendaya expressed, “This was just such a moment for me and I am so thankful for this opportunity that not many people get, especially not at 18. I am so honored and grateful.  Thank you @luxurylaw and @faustopuglisi_wow for making me feel like a princess tonight”

ESSENCE.com's Super-Stylish Guest Editor Zendaya On Her 6 Favorite Red Carpet Looks
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