No one does daring fashion like Zendaya. Photos show the boldest looks she's worn.
- Zendaya is a certified style icon both on the red carpet and off.
- Her fashion is often daring, feminine, and fashion-forward.
- The Emmy-winning actor gravitates toward sheer dresses and historical fashion pieces.
No one does fashion quite like Zendaya.
The 28-year-old actor has been making showstopping appearances on red carpets since the start of her career, and her style only seems to get better with time.
Just look at the orange Louis Vuitton gown she wore to the 2025 Golden Globes and the flashy engagement ring she debuted with it.
She also knows a thing or two about daring ensembles. Here's a look at the boldest looks she's ever worn, from see-through dresses to silver armor.
Zendaya's standout dress was designed by Fausto Puglisi. It had a sleeveless black bodice and a red miniskirt with embroidered suns. The latter piece was especially unique, as it extended into a train behind her.
To complete the look, she wore a gold sun headband and matching bracelet.
Her striped pants, as well as her single-sleeved crop top, were designed by Rosie Assoulin. Though both pieces are now sold out, they previously retailed for a combined total of $3,490.
Zendaya's long-sleeved gown had a plunging neckline that extended to her metal belt. The slit in her skirt, on the other hand, helped her show off black sandals that had 14 buckle straps each.
The actor's blonde cropped hairstyle also helped her stand out on the red carpet.
On the blue carpet, she was photographed wearing a white shirtdress underneath an oversize, ripped-up sweater. She completed the look by wearing over-the-knee boots with red laces.
She was an honoree that night and looked stunning in the Reem Acra design, which also had sheer pink sleeves covered in ruffles.
The green Zuhair Murad dress was made from transparent fabric, and it also had a plunging neckline and open back.
For a "Spider-Man: Homecoming" photo call, she paired a black-and-yellow striped cardigan with a blue tutu and white belt. The actor also wore white pumps and an updo hairstyle.
Her custom Ralph & Russo gown was bright pink, with a high neckline and rows of fabric that cascaded from her shoulders down to the red carpet. The dress also had a plunging cutout across the chest, as well as a thigh-high slit, which revealed her pink pumps.
Her high-neck top had long sleeves and was held together by pink buttons. Zendaya's pants, on the other hand, were wide-legged and reached her ankles.
Zendaya's dress had a floor-length velvet skirt and long sleeves covered with silver stars. Its bodice was almost entirely sheer, aside from two black horses that covered her chest.
Her billowing dress had balloon-style sleeves, a high neckline, and a giant bow on the side of her neck. To complete the bold look, Zendaya wore a black headband and polka-dot-print shoes.
Zendaya was one of three celebrities to wear an armor-inspired outfit that night. Still, her Versace gown stood out thanks to its sparkling skirt, scoop-style neckline, and metal padding.
Her gown had a sparkling yellow bodice, which was wrapped with purple silk that extended into a single sleeve draped down her back. Additionally, Zendaya's skirt had a tall slit that extended above her thigh.
Designed by Marc Jacobs, Zendaya's sleeveless dress was partially made from pink-and-orange feathers. She paired it with pink pumps and wore her hair in an updo.
At a Lancôme event, during which Zendaya was named the brand's Global Ambassador, the actor wore a red, long-sleeved jumpsuit. Each sleeve had red ruffles attached, and her outfit perfectly matched her bright heels.
While visiting "Good Morning America," Zendaya was photographed wearing a sleeveless shirtdress covered in car blueprints. Her pants were also covered in the daring design.
Zendaya's three-piece ensemble comprised a suit-style jacket, loose shorts, and tall boots — all of which had the same red-and-white print.
Her Armani Privé gown had a red sleeveless top that connected to her black high-low skirt. The daring gown was also backless and paired perfectly with her pointed pumps.
Her tuxedo-style crop top and sleek black trousers were custom made for her by Armani. She paired the outfit with sheer black tights and Christian Louboutin pumps, which retailed for $845 at the time.
Her green Vera Wang gown had a sheer strapless bodice and a silk floor-length skirt with a slit. She also wore matching green heels and a cuff-style bracelet.
Designed by Peter Do, her daring outfit included a button-up shirt, pleated pants, a skirt, and a cropped jacket with shoulder pads.
She walked the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet in January wearing a bright two-piece designed by Tom Ford. The outfit included a metallic breastplate and a mid-rise skirt.
Her edgy look, designed by Christopher Esber, cost $1,035. That night, Zendaya also wore Vhernier jewelry and $695 Christian Louboutin pumps.
Rahul Mishra Couture designed her outfit and her jewels were from Bvlgari.
The purple-and-green dress was a vintage Versace design. Stylist Law Roach coordinated the look, and Zendaya revealed on Instagram that the outfit was inspired by Beyoncé wearing the same dress during her first performance of "Crazy in Love."
She wore a sleeveless, tan dress custom-made by Balmain.
It had a scoop neckline and ruched bodice, as well as a floor-length skirt with a small train and a bold slit that extended almost to her hip. On Instagram, Balmain revealed that the gown was created from leather "using an exact model of the star's bust."
The actor completed the look with pointed Louboutin heels in the same color as her dress, diamond studs, an emerald ring, and a statement snake necklace.
Designed by Alaïa, the two-piece set had a purple long-sleeved top that fit almost like a bralette. Its long sleeves also had tiny holes in them, as did its high-waisted skirt.
The latter part of the outfit was form-fitting up to her knees, where it was covered in a thick, fur-like material.
She wore the backless Vivienne Westwood top with a high-waisted, checker-print skirt and cream-colored pumps.
She wore a red Vera Wang ensemble that included a strapless bra and a floor-length skirt. The latter stuck out as it had a round ruffle of fabric around her hips.
Zendaya also accessorized with diamond jewelry and rosy makeup.
Her Roberto Cavalli dress was backless but with a piece of gold jewelry attached to the open space. It was shaped like a scorpion and extended from her shoulders to her backside.
Valentino designed her long-sleeved dress, which had a form-fitting bodice, mermaid skirt, and thin train. She wore it with a messy bun and diamond jewelry.
The Italian fashion house also created the black ball gown she wore to the actual ceremony.
Her see-through jumpsuit was bedazzled with Valentino's monogram, as was her matching blazer.
She wore no bra or shirt underneath but added dark shorts and pointed heels.
First, she hit the red carpet in a black, vintage Versace gown with neon-green detailing.
While it was vibrant in color, it also stood out thanks to its split bustier bodice and gathered fabric across the back of its skirt.
The two-piece set from Prada's 1993 spring collection included a bra with star-shaped cups and a floor-length skirt with matching shapes across its cutout waistline.
From the front, Zendaya's Louis Vuitton ensemble looked chic and classic. It featured a gray vest atop baggy brown trousers and white pumps.
When she turned around, however, Zendaya revealed just how daring her outfit actually was. The halter top had no fabric across her back, only a loose belt that held it together.
At the movie's Mexico premiere, for example, she wore a custom two-piece set from Bottega Veneta.
It included a high-waisted skirt with a leather waistband and thigh-high slit, as well as a long-sleeved crop top that revealed the underside of her chest.
It made for one of the most daring looks Zendaya wore throughout the "Dune" press tour.
She wore a silver suit of armor with see-through panels, designed and created by Thierry Mugler in 1995.
Roach told podcast host Recho Omondi that he and the actor began talking about styling the piece before "Dune: Part Two" began filming.
They eventually flew to Paris to meet with the fashion house's creative director, Casey Cadwallader, and, after some convincing, scheduled a fitting.
Roach told Omondi that the suit ended up fitting Zendaya like a glove, and he cried.
Bob Mackie designed Zendaya's sparkle-covered gown for a 2001 collection.
The vintage piece had crisscross pieces of sheer fabric across her chest, small straps that crossed over her waist and hips, and a form-fitting skirt with a tall slit.