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Is Zendaya a Fashion Icon?

Is Zendaya a Fashion Icon?

Lakyn Carlton
Oct 21, 2021
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I’ve written about the types of fashion icons (and how to become your own version of each), before… 

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HOW TO BE A FASHION ICON 
The word “iconic” is thrown around a lot online to describe everything from TikTok trends to the careers of pop stars that have released a grand total of two albums. But, while we can all have our own personal ideas of what iconic (and fashion) means, there are some people who are considered inspirations to many across class, generation, race, and any other distinction you can think of. But why? What makes these so-called “icons” special, especially in a landscape full of plenty of people with money and stylists and access to cool clothes? You know I have thoughts…
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4 years ago · Lakyn

…and, by my own, most basic definition, Zendaya actually is a prime example of a Chameleon: that is, a fashion icon that doesn’t have a set “look,” but instead can pull off a full range of aesthetics effortlessly. However, after hearing she’s won the CFDA…

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