On Wednesday, Zendaya will become the youngest ever recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America's prestigious Fashion Icon award. Scroll through the gallery to see her transformation from Disney Channel star to red carpet tour de force.
On Wednesday, Zendaya will become the youngest ever recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America's prestigious Fashion Icon award. Scroll through the gallery to see her transformation from Disney Channel star to red carpet tour de force.
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Zendaya got her first big break on the Disney Channel's "Shake it Up," and her early outfits aligned with the show's bright, accessible style. In 2010, she attended a screening of "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue" in a denim jacket and cream dress.
Zendaya got her first big break on the Disney Channel's "Shake it Up," and her early outfits aligned with the show's bright, accessible style. In 2010, she attended a screening of "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue" in a denim jacket and cream dress.
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As Zendaya matured, so did her style. At the 2013 Radio Disney Music Awards, she opted for this bright monstera-print suit and Valentino rock stud heels.
As Zendaya matured, so did her style. At the 2013 Radio Disney Music Awards, she opted for this bright monstera-print suit and Valentino rock stud heels.
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Paying tribute to Black fashion icons has become a mainstay of Zendaya's wardrobe, as seen here, in 2014, with this golden Diana Ross-inspired outfit.
Paying tribute to Black fashion icons has become a mainstay of Zendaya's wardrobe, as seen here, in 2014, with this golden Diana Ross-inspired outfit.
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The star's wardrobe began taking on a more glamorous aesthetic in 2015, as seen with the sleek white dress she wore to the Oscars.
The star's wardrobe began taking on a more glamorous aesthetic in 2015, as seen with the sleek white dress she wore to the Oscars.
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Every star's first Met Gala helps position them on the fashion map -- and Zendaya delivered on her debut, turning to designer Fausto Puglisi to explore the 2015 gala's theme, "China: Through the Looking Glass."
Every star's first Met Gala helps position them on the fashion map -- and Zendaya delivered on her debut, turning to designer Fausto Puglisi to explore the 2015 gala's theme, "China: Through the Looking Glass."
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As Zendaya shed her Disney image with sleeker form-fitting clothing, her hair followed suit -- like the sleek bob she wore for her second Met Gala appearance in 2016.
As Zendaya shed her Disney image with sleeker form-fitting clothing, her hair followed suit -- like the sleek bob she wore for her second Met Gala appearance in 2016.
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Zendaya has had many show-stopping fashion moments over the years, but the parrot-print Dolce & Gabbana dress she wore to the 2017 Met Gala was one of her most talked-about.
Zendaya has had many show-stopping fashion moments over the years, but the parrot-print Dolce & Gabbana dress she wore to the 2017 Met Gala was one of her most talked-about.
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At the premiere for "Spider-Man: Homecoming" in 2017, Zendaya turned heads in a hot pink Ralph & Russo gown.
At the premiere for "Spider-Man: Homecoming" in 2017, Zendaya turned heads in a hot pink Ralph & Russo gown.
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The star began experimenting with more unusual silhouettes and outfits -- best seen here at the 2017 Fashion Awards, where she wore a horse cut-out gown by Vivetta.
The star began experimenting with more unusual silhouettes and outfits -- best seen here at the 2017 Fashion Awards, where she wore a horse cut-out gown by Vivetta.
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Voluminous silhouettes began entering her wardrobe, including the cloud-like blue dress she wore in 2018 to a Tiffany & Co event.
Voluminous silhouettes began entering her wardrobe, including the cloud-like blue dress she wore in 2018 to a Tiffany & Co event.
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While Rihanna's pope dress stole the show at the 2018 Met Gala, Zendaya's elegant Versace tribute to Joan of Arc was also a big talking point.
While Rihanna's pope dress stole the show at the 2018 Met Gala, Zendaya's elegant Versace tribute to Joan of Arc was also a big talking point.
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At the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards, Zendaya opted for a sculptural chocolate brown dress and matching heels.
At the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards, Zendaya opted for a sculptural chocolate brown dress and matching heels.
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Dressed in a yellow and purple Ralph & Russo dress, Zendaya smoldered on the 2018 GQ Awards red carpet.
Dressed in a yellow and purple Ralph & Russo dress, Zendaya smoldered on the 2018 GQ Awards red carpet.
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She may have left her Disney days behind her by 2019, but Zendaya attended that year's Met Gala dressed as Cinderella in a light-up Tommy Hilfiger gown. She was accompanied by her stylist Law Roach, who dressed as her fairy godmother.
She may have left her Disney days behind her by 2019, but Zendaya attended that year's Met Gala dressed as Cinderella in a light-up Tommy Hilfiger gown. She was accompanied by her stylist Law Roach, who dressed as her fairy godmother.
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Zendaya's best looks weren't restricted to the red carpet. She wore this flirty tangerine Carolina Herrera number show-stopper for an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2019.
Zendaya's best looks weren't restricted to the red carpet. She wore this flirty tangerine Carolina Herrera number show-stopper for an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2019.
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Menswear has appeared in Zendaya's wardrobe in recent years, with this "Flashdance"-esque outfit seen during a 2019 Armani show.
Menswear has appeared in Zendaya's wardrobe in recent years, with this "Flashdance"-esque outfit seen during a 2019 Armani show.
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In 2019, Zendaya stepped out in an emerald Vera Wang dress inspired by the DC supervillain, Poison Ivy.
In 2019, Zendaya stepped out in an emerald Vera Wang dress inspired by the DC supervillain, Poison Ivy.
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At the 2020 Annual Critics' Choice Awards, Zendaya made a statement in a fuschia Tom Ford breastplate and maxi skirt.
At the 2020 Annual Critics' Choice Awards, Zendaya made a statement in a fuschia Tom Ford breastplate and maxi skirt.
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Not even the pandemic could keep Zendaya from delivering one of the best looks of the 2020 Emmys. She wore a custom Armani Privé polka dot gown and sparkling bustier to accept her award.
Not even the pandemic could keep Zendaya from delivering one of the best looks of the 2020 Emmys. She wore a custom Armani Privé polka dot gown and sparkling bustier to accept her award.
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In another tribute to a major star, Zendaya attended the 2021 Oscars in a yellow midriff-baring dress inspired by one of Cher's outfits.
In another tribute to a major star, Zendaya attended the 2021 Oscars in a yellow midriff-baring dress inspired by one of Cher's outfits.
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The "Dune" press tour was one incredible look after another, with Zendaya kicking off the media circuit with this beige Balmain gown at the Venice International Film Festival. As with her Tom Ford breastplate, it was sculpted to her exact frame and paired with Bvlgari jewels -- a given, as she recently became the jeweler's brand ambassador.
The "Dune" press tour was one incredible look after another, with Zendaya kicking off the media circuit with this beige Balmain gown at the Venice International Film Festival. As with her Tom Ford breastplate, it was sculpted to her exact frame and paired with Bvlgari jewels -- a given, as she recently became the jeweler's brand ambassador.
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At a photocall for "Dune" in Paris, Zendaya turned heads in this two-piece Alaïa gown.
At a photocall for "Dune" in Paris, Zendaya turned heads in this two-piece Alaïa gown.
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In a return to her more sculptural outfits of the mid 2010s, Zendaya opted for this futuristic Loewe bodycon dress and a golden breastplate for the 2021 Women in Film awards.
In a return to her more sculptural outfits of the mid 2010s, Zendaya opted for this futuristic Loewe bodycon dress and a golden breastplate for the 2021 Women in Film awards.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Zendaya attends the "Dune" UK Special Screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Zendaya attends the "Dune" UK Special Screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
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