How Old Was Rowan Blanchard as Riley Matthews on Girl Meets World?

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Rowan Blanchard is never one for ordinary. As a Woman’s March speaker, special ambassador for H&M’s conscious collection, and an activist, we expect no less.

“I’d like to educate myself more on how to dress sustainably, but if you follow me on Instagram, you know that I only spend real money on vintage clothes… it’s obviously a sustainable way to shop—buy things that are already out in the world,” the actress shared in an interview with Elle.

Rowan Blanchard in a unique, puff-sleeved Rodarte Spring 2019 gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party earlier this year.Rowan Blanchard in a unique, puff-sleeved Rodarte Spring 2019 gown at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California

Her unique yet sensible approach to fashion is probably what dictates her sense of style. When it comes to her ensembles, we’ve seen the actress grow up and take more risks.

Rowan Blanchard with her mother Elizabeth at the 2011 Teen Choice AwardsRowan Blanchard with her mother Elizabeth at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards

Best known for portraying Riley Matthews on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, she was cast for the role at the end of January 2013 when she was 11-years-old. Born on October 14, 2001, in Los Angeles, she turned 12 on October 14, 2003.

Rowan Blanchard was 11 when cast as Riley Matthews on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets WorldRowan Blanchard was 11 when cast as Riley Matthews on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World

The American comedy television series premiered on Disney Channel on June 27, 2014. The final episode of Girl Meets World aired on January 20, 2017, when Rowan was 15.

Rowan Blanchard wears an Iris van Herpen dress, Sophia Webster shoes, and Tiffany jewelryRowan Blanchard wears an Iris van Herpen dress, Sophia Webster shoes, and Tiffany jewelry at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California

At the LA premiere of HBO’s “Euphoria” in June 2019, the Disney starlet donned a cool Frankenstein-printed skirt from Prada’s Fall 2019 collection.

The Guardian reports that designer Miuccia Prada cited themes of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, “humanity, danger, [and] chaos,” as the main peg for her latest line.

Rowan Blanchard wears a Prada comic-printed Frankenstein skirt at the LA Premiere of "Euphoria" on June 5, 2019.Rowan Blanchard wore a Prada Frankenstein-printed skirt at the LA Premiere of “Euphoria” on June 5, 2019

Rowan paired the skirt with a military green bustier, also from the same collection, that featured two very large distracting pockets on the chest.

Rowan Blanchard's military green bustier top also from Prada's Fall 2019 collection had large distracting pockets.Rowan Blanchard’s military green bustier top also from Prada’s Fall 2019 collection had large distracting pockets

The then 17-year-old finished her look with funky yellow mules also from Prada.

Rowan Blanchard shows off her feet in yellow structured heel satin pumps from PradaRowan Blanchard shows off her feet in yellow structured heel satin pumps from Prada

Prada Angled Heel Satin Pumps, $950 at Farfetch

The satin and leather structured wedge pumps are conceptual and dramatic, featuring pointed toes, bow details, branded insoles, a slip-on style, and high structured heels.

Prada Angled Heel Satin Pumps

Prada angled heel satin pumps in redThe first sign of Rowan’s style evolution was at ELLE’s Women in Hollywood party, where the former “The Goldbergs” star donned a funky pair of mismatched ankle-strap heels from Calvin Klein.

Her dress at the event, was gorgeous and classic, while her footwear was the perfect balance between classic yet fashion-forward.

Rowan Blanchard in black and white mismatched ankle-strap heels from Calvin Klein.Rowan Blanchard in black and white mismatched ankle-strap heels from Calvin Klein

Just a month later, at the LACMA Art+Film Gala the actress made a bold choice in an 80’s-inspired blue, bow dress from Gucci’s Fall 2018 collection.

Rowan Blanchard in a blue Gucci Fall 2018 dressRowan Blanchard in a blue Gucci Fall 2018 dress featuring large bow details at the LACMA Art + Film Gala 2018

She finished her look with cool metallic sandals also from Gucci.

Rowan Blanchard in Gucci metallic leather tri-color strap sandals with sequinsRowan Blanchard in Gucci metallic leather tri-color strap sandals with sequins

Gucci Metallic Leather Sandals With Sequins, $1,026 at Farfetch

This sandal is made up of strips of multicolored metallic leather that criss-cross around the foot, trimmed with glittering embroidered sequins.

Gucci Metallic Leather Sandals with Sequins

They feature metallic silver, metallic blue, metallic gold, and metallic fuchsia leather straps with sequin trims and blue rosebuds and Gucci print leather lining.

It also includes adjustable straps with buckle closures and 105mm heels.

Gucci Metallic Leather Sandals with Sequins

We are looking forward to seeing more of Rowan Blanchard’s style choices!

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