Another day, another Zendaya outfit that cements her status as a rising fashion icon. At the pre-Oscars Laurent party hosted by the house’s designer Anthony Vaccarello, the Euphoria star looked statuesque in a fitted floor-length black gown by the French label with long sleeves, a round neck, a back slit, and strategic back cutouts, one of spring 2022’s most predominant fashion trends. She paired the dress with classic black Christian Louboutin pumps, brushed-silver jewelry, curly hair, and skin that looked beyond glowing.
Zendaya, in partnership with her longtime stylist Law Roach, is that rare celebrity who always seems to understand not only what to wear but how to wear it. Every time she walks a red carpet, she manages to look like the most stylish, most modern person in the room without ever fully giving herself over to fleeting trends.
She takes risks with her clothing, but also grounds every look with something classic, so that her style has developed a staying power that, most likely, won’t feel dated. Her palpable confidence also helps, no matter if she’s wearing custom couture or Target, something she elaborated on for InStyle’s November issue.
“When I was 14 and at my first movie premiere, my outfit was a bunch of stuff that I had from Target,” she said. “And I thought I was fly. I felt cool. To this day, I think that’s really all that matters. Then you know you’re doing the right thing.”
