Red carpet season is officially in full swing, meaning fashion’s most exciting muses are preparing to bring the drama while donning haute couture, reinventing the definition of ready-to-wear, and going big regarding all things glam. These 8 stars have cemented themselves as the new fashion icons of the era, making the boldest statements on the red carpet, the streets and beyond.
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Zendaya
Zendaya went from rising star to bona fide superstar in the blink of an eye after her Emmy win last year. Entrusting the vision of incredibly talented celebrity stylist Law Roach, she continues to take her red-carpet game to new heights and is quickly proving she belongs in Hollywood’s exclusive and iconic single-name status club.
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Lady Gaga
It comes as no surprise that Lady Gaga’s journey as a prominent fashion icon continues to blossom with every move she makes. Most recently, Gaga became the face of Valentino Beauty’s Voce Viva fragrance, partnered with Dom Pérignon on an exclusive collab, and is starring in the highly anticipated film House of Gucci as controversial and legendary fashion figure Patrizia Gucci (Reggiani).
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Timothée Chalamet
Hollywood’s reigning It boy is unafraid to make a statement with whatever he may be sporting. Timothée Chalamet has graced the cover of many top magazines and has attended every major red carpet rocking the likes of Haider Ackermann, Louis Vuitton by Virgil Abloh, and, most recently at the Met Gala, luxury sweatpants and clean white Chuck Taylors.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Late last year, Tracee Ellis Ross was honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2020 People’s Choice Awards. And rightfully so. The actress has spent her entire career in the spotlight embracing bold yet playful fashion choices that have landed her on every best dressed list imaginable. A prime example of her fashion excellence? This year’s Met Gala, when she strutted the carpet in Balenciaga haute couture by Demna Gvasalia.
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Harry Styles
Harry Styles almost broke the Internet when his 2020 Vogue cover was gifted to the world. Not only was he donning a dress by Gucci, but he made history as the first male to grace the cover of the storied magazine solo. If that’s not enough evidence to convince you that Styles is indeed a fashion icon, I don’t know what else to tell you.
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Zoë Kravitz
Daughter of rocker Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, Zoë Kravitz has an effortless style that reflects her undeniably iconic genetic makeup. Her fashion journey includes a longtime brand ambassadorship for Yves Saint Laurent, and she sets the tone for every occasion, including this year’s Met Gala, where she glittered from head to toe in a sheer gown.
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Billy Porter
Billy Porter’s incredible storied career both on stage and on the silver screen has led him to become one of today’s most exciting stars to watch. Delivering standout performance after standout performance in Ryan Murphy’s Pose, he has brought that energy to every red carpet he appears on, blessing us with an even more dramatic custom look than the ones that came before.
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Bella Hadid
A force to be reckoned with on and off the runway, Bella Hadid is undoubtedly the queen of making bold fashion statements on both the street and the red carpet. The supermodel’s most recent shining moment? When she arrived at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival in a jaw-dropping Schiaparelli haute couture gown.
