Ebony chose Zendaya Coleman as one of its future leaders for its 2015 Power 100 list, thus the starlet toasted that honor at the magazine’s gala. She always goes high-fashion, sporting a The 2nd Skin Co Fall 2015 Patchwork Silk Halter Jumpsuit:
She finished her look with Christian Louboutin Daffodiles.
Her all-lace dress features a figure-hugging fit, large-scale floral design, a barely-there black tulle under layer, underwire darted cups, adjustable silk satin spaghetti straps, a detachable silk and lace belt with gold buckle detailing, and a nipped-in waist.
The dress on its own is a bit too much for my style…I would have liked to see it with a boyfriend blazer and black patent So Kate Loubs. But we all know Nicki wouldn’t opt for that!
Her wool coat serves as both outerwear and a top, with a long tail and long sleeves.
Her white bra boasts a magnetic snap closure, adjustable multi-strap detailing, padding, and a classic back hook-and-eye closure.
Her embroidered mesh and leather pumps feature 4″ heels.
Hot, save for The Joker-esque green hair.
If you’re up for the splurge, get Kylie’s coat here and the white lace version of her pumps here. Her bra is sold-out, but you can get a similar bustier from the brand for less coins here.
In Zendaya Coleman’s most recent interview with Complex magazine, she touches on the intrinsic social responsibility that comes with her celebrity status.
She said, “Of course. I think it’s a responsibility, but like Tupac Shakur, I’m a real model. Which means: I’m not pretending to be something that I’m not, because like he said, people are going to be disappointed when they find out who you are, because it’s not going to be what you presented to the world. So just keep it real. I’m a good kid and that’s all.”
She goes on to mention Amandla Stenberg, who has also been a very outspoken advocate for cultural awareness and education. Of Amandla, Zendaya says, “Oh yeah, she’s the bomb. Freaking Amandla, who’s so smart and so wise. She’s just a great young person who’s trying to not only be aware of her surroundings, but also speak on it, which is really, really cool. There’s a lot of really good stuff happening.”
Indeed. These young women are refreshing alternatives to some of the most popular stars of our day, who generally remain mum about issues, and seem to stand for little more than sex and excess.
Finally, beautiful, fashionable young women are making it cool to care. They take their public status seriously, and hope to effect positive and culturally profound change through their influence.
Theres’s nothing hotter than that.
What do you think?