Zendaya is the veritable style icon of 2021, and we have proof

A Disney-star-turned-cultural phenomenon, Zendaya has hit every note on the style spectrum from princess-y gowns to masculine tuxedos.  Making magic each time they work together, Zendaya and image architect Law Roach have created some of the most iconic fashion moments that will forever be embedded in fashion history. From her Tom Ford breastplate look to the statuesque Balmain gown recently in Paris for the film screening of her new film Dune, this multi-hyphenate actor and Disney + Hotstar’s TV series Euphoria star, who has also been seen in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Netflix’s Malcolm & Marie (2021), knows how to make a lasting impression. While the world may have slowed down in 2021, this fashion icon is nowhere near hitting the breaks when it comes to her sartorial game. Churning out one stellar look after another, Zendaya has pulled out all the stops for her appearances over the last year. Read on for 7 looks that serve as solid proof for why we think Zendaya is the official style icon of 2021. 

The wet look

At the recently held Venice Film Festival, Zendaya wore a custom Balmain dress that was inspired by the Grecian marble statues. Paired with an eye-catching 93 carat Bulgari necklace and a matching finger waved wetlook hairstyle. 

From the archives

Reaching into fashion archives of Versace, Roach and Zendaya recreated the iconic Beyoncé look at the 2003 BET Awards. The extended version of the dress worn by Zendaya featured lime green accents and a plunging neckline crossed with a contrasting purple belt. She finished her look with matching heels and Bulgari diamonds. 

Side of sunshine

Zendaya attended the Academy Awards in a custom yellow cutout dress by Valentino. In a Cher-inspired hairdo she kept her tresses long and wavy to match the breezy vibe of the dress. 

All in slits

Capitalizing on the cutout trend, Zendaya was seen wearing a perfect summer dress by Dion Lee. The ‘70s inspired dress is equal parts modern and chic, with its thigh-high slits and cutouts, yet a ladylike silhouette. 

Fishtail finesse

Wearing a two-piece maroon gown by Alaïa, Zendaya recently posed at the photocall of her movie Dune (2021) while concurrently breaking the internet. The feathered fishtail skirt was paired with a full sleeve backless crop top. 

Short of it

Seen in a chocolate brown organza and moiré faille dress from Valentino’s Des Ateliers haute couture collection, Zendaya aced the difficult silhouette with ease. She kept her hair in a top knot and paired the puffed sleeved dress with matching heels and tiered diamond earrings. 

The Yin and the yang

Mixing feminine and masculine elements with aplomb, Zendaya wore an oversized tuxedo jacket with a maxi shirt dress and a pink satin sash by Valentino. She highlighted the off-duty vibe with tousled waves for hairdo and giving jewellery a miss. 

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