Zendaya’s Red-Carpet Ascension: From Disney Darling to Style Icon at the 2019 People’s Choice Awards

Zendaya brought her signature poise and star power to the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, where she was honored as both Female Movie Star of the Year for Spider-Man: Far From Home and Drama TV Star of the Year for Euphoria.

Blending youthful confidence with red-carpet sophistication, the multi-hyphenate talent delivered a look that perfectly reflected her transition from Disney darling to Hollywood fashion icon.

Zendaya was honored with prestigious awards at the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on November 10, 2019 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

“Thank you to everyone who received it with open hearts,” Zendaya told the audience, her voice filled with emotion. “To anyone who’s ever felt seen by our show — on behalf of the cast, crew, and everyone involved — that’s all we’ve ever wanted. Thank you for letting us tell these stories; it truly means the world.”

Zendaya exudes effortless glamour in a crystal-trimmed black Christopher Esber gown, styled with a sleek topknot and bold orange lipstick at the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards

Modern Elegance: Zendaya Shines in a Crystal-Trimmed Christopher Esber Dress

At 23, Zendaya radiated modern elegance in a black Christopher Esber dress featuring an angled neckline and crystal ties that wrapped artfully around her midriff, then cascaded into a gathered cocoon skirt with a back vent.

The look struck a balance between minimalism and glamour — a refined expression of confidence that has defined her red-carpet evolution.

On the red carpet, Zendaya showcases her statuesque poise in the sculptural Christopher Esber cutout dress paired with her signature black patent Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps

Signature Style: Zendaya Elevates Her Look with Christian Louboutin “So Kate” Pumps

Wearing her hair in an effortless topknot, Zendaya completed the look with Nadine Jewellery diamond studs, a matching ring, and her signature black patent Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps — a shoe she’s famously “trained” in since her teens under the guidance of longtime stylist Law Roach.

Zendaya’s Enduring Love Affair with Christian Louboutin

Over the years, Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach have turned the Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pump into more than a shoe — it’s become a symbol of her confidence, discipline, and evolution as a style icon. From premieres to galas, the towering stiletto remains a recurring signature in her red-carpet story.

Known for its nearly 5-inch stiletto heel, low-cut vamp, and universally flattering silhouette, the So Kate has become a defining part of Zendaya’s red-carpet identity.

Roach has often described the design as “equal parts elegance and rock ’n’ roll,” praising its visual drama, versatility, and timeless allure — and emphasizing that Zendaya’s love for the shoe is genuine, not sponsored, but born out of years of authentic admiration and confidence.

Christopher Esber Crystal Tie Cocoon Dress, $2,385

Explore the Enduring Allure of Christian Louboutin’s “So Kate” Pumps

Since its debut, Christian Louboutin’s So Kate pump has become a global fashion staple — celebrated for its razor-sharp stiletto, sleek silhouette, and powerfully feminine appeal. From Hollywood premieres to off-duty street style, these stars have each reimagined the iconic design in their own way.