The Fashion Transformation of Zoë Kravitz: From Mini Motos to Boho Chic
1/29As the face of Balenciaga and Calvin Klein (and, ahem, best friend of Alexander Wang), it’s safe to say Zoë Kravitz is having a major fashion moment. But considering all the years of trend-setting under her belt and her lifetime spent in the spotlight, it’s a long time coming.
From walking the red carpet with her dad in mini moto jackets to her boho phase to her current chic streak, Zoë has never afraid to make a style statement. See her amazing fashion evolution here — and prepare yourself for some sweet throwbacks along the way.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc2/29September 1997
We’ll give you a minute to get over the adorableness that is this photo. Okay, are you ready? 8-year-old Zoë was ready to rock at the MTV Video Music Awards matching dad Lenny Kravitz in a black leather look. Clearly this girl was destined for fame.
Photo: Carley Margolis/FilmMagic3/29November 2004
Zoë kept the rocker vibes going into her teens, styling gold medallions and beads with band tees and cool soft waves.
Photo: Brian Ach/WireImage4/29April 2008
With a ’70s-inspired collared coat and white suede booties, 19-year-old Zoë had the retro look down.
Photo: Michel Dufour/WireImage5/29October 2008
No matter what designer she’s wearing, Zoë always makes it her own. With a black cap, sunglasses, and a ton of silver chains, she takes a black-and-white Chanel look from classic houndstooth to downtown cool.
Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage6/29February 2009
No one does winter layering better than Zoë — as this genius play on proportion shows.
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for IMG7/29February 2009
Zoë seemed to channel her actress mom Lisa Bonet in this carefree floral look. Naturally, she made the pretty off-the-shoulder dress look even cooler with a sparkly headband and red velvet clutch.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic8/29May 2010
Zoë looked cooler than ever at the 2010 Met Gala with BFF Alexander Wang, wearing the designer’s black-and-white duds and bright red lipstick.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images9/29July 2010
Mismatched bracelets, a black manicure, and striped pointed pumps helped take this pastel dress from sweet to stylish — and worthy of one of the coolest girls around.
Photo: Gary Gershoff/WireImage10/29May 2011
But Zoë can keep things simple, too. A pair of black boots, a thin arm band, and some rings were all she need to rock this silver slip.
Photo: FilmMagic11/29August 2011
2011 was the year Zoë really started to refine her red carpet style. She looked super classic at the “Conan the Barbarian” premiere in a tan blouse and black skirt, while messy ombré hair helped her keep her cool.
Photo: Michael N. Todaro/FilmMagic12/29October 2011
This long blue striped jacket was just what Zoë needed to make her bare-faced, all-black look premiere-ready.
Photo: Charles Eshelman/WireImage13/29November 2011
Zoë always looks her best in Alexander Wang. Hey, if it works, it works!
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage14/29December 2011
This crisp white crop top is one of Zoë’s favorite pieces, so it's no surprise she chose to dress it up for a film screening in New York.
Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images15/29February 2012
Zoë knows that sometimes more is more — and that piling on the layers is practical and cute.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images16/29December 2012
This velvet dress (paired with a structured black coat and intricate black pumps) was perfect for showing off Zoë’s newly cropped ‘do.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage17/29January 2013
Is there anything Zoë can’t make cool? With a pendant necklace and black lace-up booties, the actress and musician made a plain black and white outfit look seriously edgy.
Photo: Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images18/29September 2013
Even her most casual outfits have an element of cool. Matching your bag to your mani is a style tip we can all try at home.
Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage19/29September 2013
Zoë took her favorite top out again in 2013, making it look totally different with black velvet pants and a new dark ‘do.
Photo: JC Olivera/FilmMagic20/29February 2014
Taking a break from her go-to black-and-white hues, the star stepped out in an emerald Calvin Klein dress and gold box clutch for a party in Hollywood in 2014.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images21/29March 2014
Zoë totally stole the show at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards in this Balenciaga look.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Luxottica22/29May 2014
This distressed blue leather jacket, flannel shirt, and black leather pants were super cute — but it was all about Zoë’s bleached blonde bob in 2014.
Photo: John Lamparski/WireImage23/29May 2014
Zoë was ready for the American Ballet Theatre’s opening night in a shimmering strapless dress and dance-inspired lace-up pumps.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dior24/29November 2014
The superstar looked super elegant at the Guggenheim International Gala. With a massive blue and diamond choker, white crop top and matching skirt, and pointed pumps, this look was a win from head to toe.
Photo: JB Lacroix/WireImage25/29February 2015
Suede button-ups aren’t just for dads. Zoë turned hers into a dress (styled with a Chanel quilted bag and black Christian Louboutins, of course) for Chanel’s pre-Oscar dinner in L.A.
Photo: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Finch & Partners26/29May 2015
Having mastered all things black and white, Zoë showed she can do prints and bright colors, too, in this chic Fendi look.
Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage27/29May 2015
Even barefoot on the beach, Zoë found a way to look sleek and put together in this little white dress.
Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage28/29January 2016
Zoë landed a spot on our best dressed list at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards with this monochromatic Christian Dior look, silver Sophia Webster sandals, and bold silver earrings — her best look ever, if you ask us.
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