When it comes to red carpet style, Zendaya hasn’t really undergone a red carpet evolution. Rather, the A-lister, who turns 23 today, has pushed the envelope forward with almost every one of her looks — meaning it’s impossible to predict what she’s going to wear next.
“For us, I don’t think we have a look. You can’t just look at something and say, ‘That’s Zendaya,'” her stylist, Law Roach, told FN. “As opposed you can look at some other people and say, ‘That’s very J.Lo, that’s very Gwen Stefani, that’s very Halle Berry.’ For us, every look is a new experience.”
The pair have been working together since 2011, when Roach put together Zendaya’s look for the premiere of Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never” documentary. Early looks for the star were feminine and youthful, with booties, florals and tulle skirts.
![Zendaya'Gnomeo & Juliet' film premiere, Los Angeles, America - 23 Jan 2011](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zendaya_1274280bq.jpg?w=665)
![ZendayaNickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids Choice Awards Arrivals, Los Angeles, America - 23 Mar 2013 WEARING ALICE & OLIVIA](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zendaya_2219130kp.jpg?w=671)
As Zendaya began to mature beyond the Disney Channel, her style grew up, too — without becoming any less imaginative or fun. For instance, at the Met Gala in May, the actress played dress up in a Cinderella-inspired Tommy Hilfiger ball gown. (Roach even played the role of Fairy Godmother.)
![Law Roach and ZendayaCostume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of Camp: Notes on Fashion, Arrivals, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA - 06 May 2019](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-met-gala-red-carpet_10225566ox.jpg?w=911)
![Zendaya'Spider-Man: Far From Home' film premiere, Arrivals, TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 26 Jun 2019Wearing Giorgio Armani same outfit as catwalk model *10068432ce](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/zendaya-spiderman-1.jpg?w=682)
For footwear, styles from Christian Louboutin, Casadei and Le Silla — particularly sleek, pointy-toed pumps — have become favorites. Zendaya will sometimes go for a monochromatic look and other times opt for patterns aplenty, with each red carpet offering the opportunity to try something new.
![Zendaya at the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" film premiere in LA wearing barbie pink ralph and russo gown, casadei shoes and bulgari jewelry](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/zendaya-barbie-2.jpg)
![Zendaya'Euphoria' TV Show Premiere, Arrivals, Pacific Cinerama Dome, Los Angeles, USA - 04 Jun 2019Wearing Nina Ricci, Shoes by Le Silla same outfit as catwalk model *10123880n](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zendaya_10268593h.jpg?w=683)
Androgynous looks, like a pair of sparkly pajamas or a pantsuit, have also made appearances in the “Euphoria” star’s wardrobe.
![Zendaya'The Greatest Showman' film premiere, Mexico City, Mexico - 13 Dec 2017 WEARING RALPH LAUREN SAME OUTFIT AS CATWALK MODEL *9050716as](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/zendaya_9290188i.jpg?w=683)
Click through the gallery to see more of Zendaya’s red carpet style evolution.
In the video below, watch Zendaya accept the 2016 FN Achievement Award for Launch of the Year.
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