1. Met Gala, May 2015

Zendaya made her first Met Gala appearance in May 2015. Her stand-out 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.

2. MTV Movie & TV Awards, May 2017

She looked glamorous in a semi-sheer gown at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Not only was the green Zuhair Murad dress made from transparent fabric, but it also had a plunging neckline and open back.

3. Spider-Man: Homecoming premiere, June 2017

4. Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event, August 2017

For Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event in August 2017, Zendaya wore a bold outfit covered in sparkles. 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.

5. Fashion Awards, December 2017

Zendaya wore a Vivetta gown to the annual Fashion Awards in December 2017. Her dress had a floor-length skirt made from velvet, and long sleeves covered with silver stars. Its bodice was almost entirely sheer, aside from two black horses that covered her chest.

6. Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers event, May 2018

7. Met Gala, May 2018

The actress resembled Joan of Arc at the 2018 Met Gala. Zendaya was one of three celebrities to wear an armour-inspired outfit that night. Still, her Versace gown stood out thanks to its sparkling skirt, scoop-style neckline and metal padding.

8. GQ Men of the Year Awards, September 2018

9. Áme Jewelry event, December 2018

She opted for a stand-out tiered gown at an Áme Jewelry event in December 2018. Designed by Marc Jacobs, Zendaya’s sleeveless dress was made partially from pink-and-orange feathers. She paired it with pink pumps, and also wore her hair in an updo style.

10. Lancôme event, February 2019

Zendaya experimented with ruffles once again in February 2019. At the Lancôme event, during which Zendaya was named the brand’s global ambassadors, the actress wore a red, long-sleeved jumpsuit. Each sleeve had red ruffles attached, and her outfit perfectly matched her bright heels.

11. Emmys, September 2019

She wore one of her most sultry looks to date at the Emmys in September 2019. 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.

12. Elle event, October 2019

13. Critics’ Choice Awards, January 2020

The actress kicked off 2020 with a hot-pink outfit. She walked the Critics’ Choice Awards red carpet in January while wearing a bright two-piece designed by Tom Ford. It included a metallic breastplate and a mid-rise skirt.

14. Bulgari event, February 2020

In February of that year, Zendaya donned a sheer shirtdress that made her look like she was draped in leaves. Her outfit was designed by Rahul Mishra Couture, and her jewels were from Bulgari.

15. Bet Awards, June 2021

16. Venice Film Festival, September 2021

The custom Balmain design 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 actress completed the look with pointed Louboutin heels in the same colour as her dress, diamond studs, an emerald ring and a statement snake necklace.

17. Dune photocall, September 2021

A few days later, she paired a tiny crop top with a stand-out skirt. 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.

18. Dune photo call, October 2021

While promoting Dune in October 2021, Zendaya wore a top made entirely from chains. She wore the backless Vivienne Westwood top with a high-waisted, checker-print skirt and cream-coloured pumps.

19. CFDA Fashion Awards, November 2021

Zendaya also accessorised with diamond jewellery and rosy make-up.

20. The Ballon d’Or Awards, November 2021

Later that month, the actress was photographed wearing a black gown with a unique detail. Her Roberto Cavalli dress was backless, but with a piece of gold jewellery attached to the open space. It was shaped like a scorpion and extended from her shoulders to her backside.

21. HBO after-party, September 2022

After stunning on the 2022 Emmys red carpet, Zendaya attended HBO’s after-party in a red dress with a plunging neckline. Valentino designed the long-sleeved dress she wore, which had a form-fitting bodice, mermaid skirt and thin train. She wore it with a messy bun and diamond jewellery.

Similarly, the black ball gown she wore to the actual ceremony was also created by the Italian fashion house.

22. Paris Fashion Week, October 2022

During Paris Fashion Week last year, Zendaya attended a Valentino runway while wearing a sheer design from the fashion house. 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.

23. NAACP Image Awards red carpet, February 2023

Months later, she wore two stand-out looks at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards. First, she hit the red carpet in a black, vintage Versace gown with neon-green detailing.

While it was vibrant in colour, it also stood out thanks to its split bustier bodice and gathered fabric across the back of its skirt.

24. NAACP Image Awards, February 2023

She later changed into a white Prada ensemble during the actual show. 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 cut-out waistline.