Zendaya [1] stuns on the September 2023 cover of Elle magazine [2], sharing all things style [3], dating [4], music, and more. Whether for a cocktail event or an award show red carpet, all eyes are on Zendaya [5] when she steps into view — and she enjoys participating in fashion. The superstar usually collaborates on her outfits with the help of longtime stylist and image architect Law Roach [6], who also styled her shoot for Elle's latest issue [7].
Throughout the shoot, Zendaya [8] exclusively wears black, white, and red, posing on the roof of the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. In one shot, she looks over her shoulder to show off a totally backless black gown by Dundas. In another, she stands on a platform in front of a pool, rocking a black minidress from Louis Vuitton with more than 30 cutouts. Other looks include a Sergio Hudson shirtdress, a red leather Alexander McQueen slit skirt and moto jacket, and a sheer Simone Perele bra worn underneath an open JW Anderson leather coat.
Roach and Zendaya first began working together in 2011, introduced by a mutual friend. He initially styled her for the 2011 Justin Bieber "Never Say Never" documentary premiere, and since then, the two have been inseparable. Of Roach, Zendaya shared: "I ride super hard for my team, especially for people I love. He's involved in every fashion contract, everything I do. If I have an opportunity where he can come with me, he's always going to be there. He's always been my creative director in a sense, and he continues to fill that role, because it's more than just clothes on a red carpet. It's a bigger thing." And while she says she is "angry at him to this day" about one of the first looks he styled back in 2012 — a flared-trousers-and-striped-shirt outfit [9] she counts among her worst ever — it clearly didn't sour their relationship.
Though Zendaya has taken much of the summer off from public events, she recently slayed in a head-to-toe sequinned look [10] with a plunging neckline from Louis Vuitton in late June. Back in May, she kept it casual for a Lakers game date [11] with Tom Holland [12] in a white T-shirt and '70s-style oversize frames. Later that same month, she drew inspiration from Old Hollywood style [13] at the Bulgari High Jewellery Event in Venice.
Ahead, discover all of Zendaya's looks from this month's issue of Elle.
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Zendaya [15] for Elle magazine wearing a Louis Vuitton dress, Bulgari jewellery, and Christian Louboutin heels.
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Zendaya [16] for Elle magazine wearing a Valentino dress and Bulgari jewellery.
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Zendaya [17] for Elle magazine wearing a Dundas dress and Bulgari jewellery.
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Zendaya [18] for Elle magazine wearing a Dilara Findikoglu lingerie set, a Michael Kors Collection coat, Bulgari jewellery, and Christian Louboutin heels.
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Zendaya [19] for Elle magazine wearing a Ralph Lauren Collection dress, Bulgari jewellery, and Christian Louboutin heels.
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Zendaya [20] for Elle magazine wearing a jumpsuit and boots from Celine by Hedi Slimane, Alexis Bittar bracelets, and Bulgari rings.
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Zendaya [21] for Elle magazine wearing a JW Anderson trench coat, a Simone Perele bra, and Bulgari jewellery.
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Zendaya [22] for Elle magazine wearing a LaQuan Smith dress, Bulgari earrings, and Christian Louboutin heels.
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Zendaya [23] for Elle magazine wearing a Sergio Hudson dress, Bulgari jewellery, and Christian Louboutin heels.
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Zendaya [24] for Elle magazine wearing an Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood dress and Bulgari jewellery.
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Zendaya [25] for Elle magazine wearing an Alexander McQueen skirt and jacket, Bulgari jewellery, and Christian Louboutin heels.