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Ones To Watch: Zendaya Coleman

This teen actress, singer and dancer –– soon to play Aaliyah in the upcoming biopic, has got major style! Check out why how this triple threat is proving herself worthy of another title: Fashionista.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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The Simple Life

We’re seeing blurred lines! Zendaya’s striped MaxMara dress, Giuseppe Zanotti laced heels and stacked gold bangles is a major minimalist moment.

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Soft Side

While her style can be sophisticated, there’s always a youthful, age-appropriate twist. Here, this Peter Pilotto runway look: a crisp button-up top with a light-hearted fun and flouncy skirt with pops of pastels walks the line perfectly.

Ones To Watch: Zendaya Coleman
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Mad Plaid

Already quite the fashion chameleon, Zendaya steps out on a limb in a Vivienne Westwood plaid suit, H. Lorenzo cropped top, Ruthie Davis sandals and a seriously fly fedora –– and aces the look!

40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause
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Line Up

Zendaya’s no stranger to stripes; this time the artist breaks up the bold custom Nicci Hou look with origami folds and a slither of skin for the perfect dose of dimension.

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A Leg Up

The singer’s high-split style by Nicci Hou reveals a little leg, but is balanced by a demure yet vibrant rose print with completely covered sleeves.

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Dotted Line

Few people can pull off separates successfully on the red carpet, and Zendaya is one of them. The artist’s Emanuel Ungaro polka dot maxi skirt and ruffled blouse-combo adds a bit of whimsy to seriously chic hair and make-up.

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Runway Ready

We interrupt these red carpet moments to bring you snapshots of Zendaya front row at New York Fashion Week. This olive leather toggle coat and knee-high boots with an unexpected stark white satchel is so swoon-worthy.

40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause
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Style Sophisticate

Front row at the Pamella Roland runway show, the teen sensation brings her A-game in a super chic (and sheer) way.

Ones To Watch: Zendaya Coleman
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Zendaya Coleman

She may be young, but Zendaya Coleman is batting in the big leagues when it comes to red carpet dressing. This dreamy Donna Karan look from the AMA’s is giving us serious Cher nostalgia.

Ones To Watch: Zendaya Coleman
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Tough Look

Ethereal-meets-biker chic is a killer combo on the red carpet (by Chloe and Veinarde). And the pumps, of course, blue us away!

Ones To Watch: Zendaya Coleman
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Gold Star

Zendaya first caught our eye when she arrived on the red carpet at Teen VOGUE’s annual Young Hollywood event wearing a long lamé pleated skirt by Reem Acra with a button-down blouse by Dolce & Gabbana. Her best fashion moment to date!

40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause
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Flower Power

When the actress hit the Radio Disney carpet in this Juicy Couture short suit and Gucci ankle strap sandals we were officially sold on her style. The look was sleek and sophisticated but with a touch of whimsy.

40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause
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Tomboy-Chic

During BET’s 106 & Park prom themed segment, Zendaya showed she isn’t a follower when it comes to fashion. The starlet opted for a sharp menswear tuxedo instead of the typical prom dress.

Ones To Watch: Zendaya Coleman
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Bright Young Thing

What a bright idea for the fashionista to pair this marigold belted Prada dress with cobalt Giuseppe Zanotti’s!

40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause
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Floral Fresh

The fashionista mixes a little sugar and spice in a voluminous pastel Alice+Olivia dress, American Apparel sweatshirt with a bedazzled collar, finished with a hot pair of Ruthi Davis gladiator platforms.

40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause
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Mad Plaid

Zendaya played with plaid perfectly, sporting a dress by designer Shoshanna and adding a dose of color with satin bubble gum pink Christian Lacroix sling backs.

 

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