While lots of celebrities have been coined as "fashion icons," one sartorial trailblazer will forever be set apart from the rest — Zendaya [1]. Although she's only 26, the actress has produced many groundbreaking style moments for over a decade. From walking Hollywood's biggest red carpets to strutting her stuff at Paris Fashion Week, the "Euphoria" star [2] always seems to command any room she enters in the most showstopping looks, thanks to stylist and Image Architect Law Roach [3].
From her Disney channel days to her big Emmy win [4], Roach and Zendaya [5]'s 12-year partnership has consistently proved that there really are no rules when it comes to fashion. The two met by chance when the star needed styling for a Hollywood premiere, and they have been inseparable ever since. "When she was 14, she didn't know much about fashion, and I think I had a little bit more say-so in the look. But now she's a grown woman," Roach told Women's Wear Daily [6] in 2021.
Throughout the years, Roach walked Zendaya [7] through many style phases, from baby-doll dresses and boots to her infatuation with '90s hip-hop, as shown by a Rubin Singer bandeau top and maxi skirt completed with a basketball cap in 2014. The actress has since graduated to donning archival haute couture consistently. Perhaps your mind goes to when she broke the internet in a purple and lime cutout dress from Versace's Spring/Summer 2003 collection [8], paying homage to singer Beyoncé. Even more recently, Zendaya appeared at the NAACP Image Awards in two vintage Versace and Prada looks [9], further cementing her title as red carpet queen.
While Roach is switching gears from styling to modelling [10], he announced via Twitter [11] that he's continuing his partnership with Zendaya, which means more iconic looks are on the way. In the meantime, keep scrolling for some of the dynamic duo's most jaw-dropping style moments that'll forever go down in fashion history.
Zendaya at the Louis Vuitton Mens Spring 2024 Show in Paris
Zendaya [13] stunned at the Louis Vuitton Spring 2024 Mens show in Paris, wearing a plunging sequin set, punctuated by a mini handbag and loose curls.
Zendaya at the Autumn 2023 Louis Vuitton Show in Paris
Zendaya [14] took Fashion Month by storm in a head-to-toe tiger print look designed by Louis Vuitton [15], along with a signature Capucines handbag.
Zendaya at the 2023 SAG Awards
For the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards, the pioneering actress proudly rocked a custom pink Valentino dress [16], decorated with silk faille rosettes.
Zendaya at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Zendaya [17] made a glorious red carpet return with a green and black couture gown from Versace [18], accessorised with assorted Bulgari jewellery.
Zendaya at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Zendaya [19] styled a white set from Prada's Spring 1993 collection, which included a bikini-esque bra top with star-shaped cutouts and a matching silk skirt.
Zendaya at the Spring 2023 Valentino Show
For Valentino's Spring/Summer 2023 show, Zendaya [20] rocked a sheer catsuit [21] layered under a miniskirt and oversize blazer from the fashion house. She accessorised with pointy-toe heels and chandelier earrings.
Zendaya at the 2022 Emmys
As she took home the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama, Zendaya [22] wore a black Valentino dress [23] with Bulgari jewellery for the 2022 Emmy Awards.
Zendaya at the 2022 Time 100 Gala
For the 2022 Time 100 Gala, Zendaya [24] wore a vintage, triangular-cut Bob Mackie dress finished with a Bulgari high jewellery necklace, multiple high jewellery diamond rings, and a pair of diamond stud earrings.
Zendaya at the 2022 Oscars
Marking one of her greatest red carpet moments, the actress stole hearts in a Valentino Haute Couture custom crop top and sequin-embroidered skirt [25] at the 2022 Oscars.
Zendaya at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Zendaya [26] proved to be the queen of power suits in her black double-breasted hourglass blazer by Sportmax [27], completed with Bulgari jewellery.
Zendaya at the Autumn 2022 Valentino Show in Paris
Pink is clearly Zendaya [28]'s colour, as seen in this hot-pink Valentino ensemble [29] she sported for the designer's Autumn/Winter 2022-2023 show in Paris.
Zendaya at the 2022 "Euphoria" Photocall in LA
The "Euphoria [30]" star donned a black-and-white striped vintage dress from Valentino's Spring 1992 collection [31], along with Bulgari jewellery.
Zendaya at the 2021 "Spider-Man: No Way Home" Premiere in LA
All eyes were on Zendaya [32] at the 2021 "Spider-Man: No Way Home" premiere as she donned a custom spiderweb slipdress by Valentino [33], paired with sparkly black Christian Louboutin heels and Bulgari earrings.
Zendaya at the 2021 "Spider-Man: No Way Home" Photocall in London
For the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" London photocall, Zendaya [34] wore a sparkly Alexander McQueen look [35], comprised of an oversize grey blazer and thigh-high stocking boots with chandelier crystals.
Zendaya at the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards
As the recipient of the Fashion Icon of the Year award, Zendaya [36] wore a red Vera Wang Haute Couture ensemble [37], complete with a bandeau and floor-length column skirt with a bubble waist. For accessories, she wore Bulgari diamonds.
Zendaya at the 2021 "Dune" Screening in London
Zendaya [38] wore a futuristic, off-white gown by Rick Owens [39] with Bulgari earrings and rings.
Zendaya at the 2021 Women in Film Honours
As the Crystal Award honouree, the actress wore a grey and gold dress straight off Loewe's Spring/Summer 2022 runway, finishing the gold-plated statement number with Christian Louboutin pumps and Dinosaur Designs earrings.
Zendaya at the 2021 "Dune" Photocall in Paris
For the premiere of "Dune," Zendaya [40] effortlessly rocked a knit Alaïa aubergine coordinated set [41], which included a bolero and mermaid skirt.
Zendaya at the 2021 Venice Film Festival
At the 78th Venice Film Festival, Zendaya [42] stunned in a nude, wet-look dress from Balmain [43] with matching Christian Louboutin heels and a Bulgari emerald necklace.
Zendaya at the 2021 Oscars
Zendaya [44] channelled Cher in a custom Maison Valentino dress [45] with cutouts, finished with Bulgari jewels and Jimmy Choo heels for the 93rd Academy Awards.
Zendaya at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards
Zendaya [46] continued her sartorial supremacy in the new decade in an all-pink Tom Ford look [47], comprised of a sculpted chrome chest piece with a matching jersey skirt.
Zendaya at the 2019 GQ Men of the Year Awards in Australia
As she accepted the GQ Woman of the Year award [48], the actress nailed all-white once again in a two-piece cropped blazer and skirt ensemble by Mônot.
Zendaya at the 2019 Emmy Awards
In classic Zendaya [49] fashion, the actress slayed the 2019 Emmys in a mermaid-esque, green custom Vera Wang dress [50] and Brian Atwood shoes to match.
Zendaya at the 2019 Harper's Bazaar Icons Party
For the 2019 Harper's Bazaar Icons Party, the multihyphenate wore a black floral-printed Berluti suit [51] with a silk button-up shirt and tie underneath.
Zendaya at The Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards in 2019
For the 2019 Fashion Media Awards, Zendaya [52] rocked a head-to-toe Tommy Hilfiger look [53] that consisted of a red velvet suit, matching newsboy cap, burgundy and silver hoop earrings, and a polka-dot burgundy and white pussy-bow blouse.
Zendaya at the 2019 Lancôme Paris Idôle Fragrance Launch
In celebration of her success as the new face of Lancôme's Idôle fragrance, Zendaya [54] sported a soft-pink, crystal-trimmed gown that featured a plunging neckline, along with Chopard earrings.
Zendaya at the 2019 Armani Show During Paris Haute Couture Week
During Paris Haute Couture Week in 2019, the actress dressed for the occasion in an Armani tuxedo-style ensemble [55] that featured a crop top and black trousers. To complete the look, she wore classic black Christian Louboutin heels and Messika Paris diamonds.
Zendaya at the 2019 "Spider-Man: Far From Home" Premiere in Hollywood
To celebrate the "Spider-Man: Far From Home" premiere in Hollywood, Zendaya [56] wore a sultry Armani sequinned red-and-black geometric-cut dress [57] with black heels.
Zendaya at "The Late Show" in NYC in 2019
For her appearance on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert [58]," the superstar wore a tangerine Carolina Herrera minidress, a matching headband, and white pumps. She also wore pearl drop earrings from the designer.
Zendaya at "Good Morning America" in NYC in 2019
The star nailed the dress-over-trousers trend with a transparent car-printed Peter Do dress with matching trousers and black heels, along with Jennifer Fisher gold hoops.
Zendaya at the 2019 Met Gala
For 2019's Camp-themed Met Gala, the actress became a real-life Disney princess in a baby blue Tommy Hilfiger dress [59], inspired by the fictional character Cinderella.
Zendaya at the 2019 "Spider-Man: Far From Home" Photocall in London
During the "Spider-Man: Far From Home" press tour, Zendaya [60] wore an Alexandre Vauthier houndstooth blazer and black trouser combo with Christian Louboutin black heels.
Zendaya at a 2018 Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers Event
For Tiffany & Co.'s Paper Flowers "Believe in Dreams" campaign event, the actress wore a Dice Kayek Couture dress from the 2014 collection with Christian Louboutin black-and-white, polka-dot heels and assorted jewellery.
Zendaya at the 2018 Oscars
Zendaya [61] wore a brown chiffon one-shouldered dress by Giambattista Valli [62] with Brian Atwood shoes and Bulgari chandelier earrings for the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.
Zendaya at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
For the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars Party, Zendaya [63] wore a custom nude Michael Kors dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Bulgari jewellery with Jennifer Behr bobby pins.
Zendaya at the 2018 Burberry Show in London
During the February season of London Fashion Week in 2018, Zendaya [64] sat front row in a full Burberry ensemble, which featured a yellow and brown houndstooth coat, brown plaid blazer, and a yellow graffiti top and pants set.
Zendaya at New York Fashion Week in 2018
During the February season of New York Fashion Week in 2018, Zendaya [65] attended the Michael Kors show in a cherry-red tracksuit and tan trench coat vest from the designer, completed with white heels.
Zendaya at the 2017 "Spider-Man: Homecoming" Premiere in Hollywood
While promoting the film "Spider-Man: Homecoming," the actress commanded the carpet in a jaw-dropping custom pink gown by Ralph & Russo with pink heels to match.
Zendaya at "The Greatest Showman" Australia Premiere in 2017
The actress further elevated red carpet style with a boundary-pushing butterfly dress by Moschino [66], which featured a thigh-high slit and an orange and black pattern. She finished off the look with simple black heels by Stuart Weitzman.
Zendaya at the "Today" show in NYC in 2017
For a 2017 appearance on the "Today" show, Zendaya [67] stunned in a fierce Giuseppe Di Morabito gold trench coat with heeled sandals and a purse to match.
Zendaya at "Good Morning America" in NYC in 2017
Zendaya [68] proved the versatility of a fitted pinstripe suit with a clean white shirt and low-top trainers after leaving the "Good Morning America" studio in 2017.
Zendaya at "Good Morning America" in NYC in 2017
During another 2017 appearance on "Good Morning America," Zendaya [69] sported a baby pink suit by Dundas with Casadei white pumps.
Zendaya at the 2017 "Spider-Man: Homecoming" Photocall in London
For the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" photocall, the actress made bumblebee fashion a moment in this Molly Goddard dress that featured a sky-blue tulle skirt and a white belt, finished with white shoes.
Zendaya at Paris Haute Couture Week in 2017
During Paris Haute Couture Week, Zendaya [70] was seen wearing a Viktor & Rolf knit dress complete with tulle ruffles and a striking deer print.
Zendaya at the 2017 Met Gala
For the 2017 Met Gala, Zendaya [71] donned a golden, tropical-printed gown [72].
Zendaya at the 2016 Miss America Competition
Zendaya [73] wore a Michael Kors silver, slinky gown with a slouchy neckline.
Zendaya at the 2016 Grammy Awards
For the 58th Grammy Awards, the singer championed power suits on the red carpet with a simple black Dsquared2 suit, paying homage to the late entertainer David Bowie.
Zendaya at the 2015 Vogue 95th Anniversary Party in Paris
During Paris Fashion Week, Zendaya [74] joined fashion's elite to celebrate 95 years of Vogue in an oversize white dress by Katherine Mavridis with mesh detailing and classic Jimmy Choo heels to match.
Zendaya at the 2015 American Music Awards
Zendaya [75] was on the Barbiecore wave years back, donning an Emanuel Ungaro pink ruffled shirt and skirt set along with Christian Louboutin heels to match.
Zendaya at the 2015 Oscars
One of her most memorable style moments, Zendaya [76] championed versatility and elegance with an ivory, off-shoulder gown by Vivienne Westwood, along with Chopard earrings.
Zendaya at the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
The actress brought military to the red carpet in an olive green bandeau top and skirt from Rubin Singer's Spring 2014 collection, along with an army green fatigue cap and Forever 21 gold jewellery.