Throwing it back to the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Zendaya lit up the red carpet in a colorful, head-turning ensemble at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Joined by her father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, the then-18-year-old star proved her fearless fashion sense was already years ahead of the curve.
Zendaya keeps it playful on the red carpet while accessorizing with statement Carla Amorim and Pasquale Bruni jewelry
Her protective father and full-time bodyguard, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, was born Samuel David Coleman.
Zendaya lights up the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet in a bold Fausto Puglisi mini dress paired with hot-pink Jimmy Choo pumps, posing playfully alongside her father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman
Zendaya grew up in California and often speaks proudly about her blended heritage, noting that her African and European roots are reflected even in her name.
‘I literally have, like, a timeline in history in my name,’ she explained in a video for Immigrant Heritage Month.
Zendaya pulls a funny face on the iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet, showing off her flawless glam makeup and glossy pink lips
Bold in Fausto Puglisi: Zendaya Rocks Hot Pink Jimmy Choo Heels
The then-18-year-old K.C. Undercover actress sported a multicolored mini dress from the Fausto Puglisi Fall 2015 collection featuring a graphic black-and-white skirt and a green/pink bodice.
She accessorized with jewelry by Carla Amorim and Pasquale Bruni, as well as a pair of hot pink, pointy-toe “Anouk” heels from Jimmy Choo.
Zendaya, posing with her father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards hosted at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 29, 2015 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)
While this dress would look tacky and tasteless on most celebrities, Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman somehow made it work.
Zendaya strikes a series of playful poses on the iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet in a vibrant Fausto Puglisi Fall 2015 mini dress, featuring a green and pink color-block bodice and a graphic beaded skirt
Celebrity Style Inspo: Pretty in Pink
Zendaya’s bold hot-pink Jimmy Choo pumps at the iHeartRadio Music Awards proved just how powerful a pop of color can be. She’s not the only star to embrace this trend—many celebrities have made pink heels their go-to statement piece. Explore some of the most memorable pink-heel moments below:
👠 Pink-Heel Star Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- ✏ How To Wear Pink Shoes: 6 Chic Outfits With Pink Heels — A classic guide on styling pink heels with prints and standout celebrity examples.
- 🎨 Highlighter Pink Satin Heels From Victoria Beckham’s Fall Look — A bold, statement-making highlighter-pink heel moment defying black-tie norms.
- 💖 Rita Ora Pretty in Pink and Jimmy Choo Heels at Teen Choice Awards — A magenta gown paired effortlessly with pink Jimmy Choo sandals.
- 💗 Emma Stone Honors Stylist in Salmon-Pink Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ Sandals — Romantic salmon-pink sandals that subtly echo her look’s pastel palette.
- 🌸 Reese Witherspoon’s Pink Pump Obsession: Saint Laurent Style Streak — Reese’s playful and polished outings featuring her go-to Saint Laurent pink pumps.
- 🎀 Jennifer Chamandi Baby-Pink ‘Lorenzo’ Patent-Leather Pumps — A showcase of delicate, baby-pink patent-leather pumps with elegant construction notes.
Zendaya shows off sleek toe cleavage in vibrant hot-pink Jimmy Choo pointy-toe pumps
More of Zendaya’s Unforgettable Shoe Moments
From bold red carpet heels to playful daytime looks, Zendaya continues to redefine modern style with every step. Explore more of her most iconic footwear choices below:
👠 Zendaya’s Most Iconic Shoe Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- ✏ Zendaya’s Love for High Heels: How She Embraces Her Statuesque Height — A deep dive into her favorite heel brands (Christian Louboutin, Casadei, Jimmy Choo) and how she confidently rocks towering stilettos.
- ⭐ Zendaya’s Stunning So Kate Moments: A Tribute to Iconic Red Carpet Looks — A celebration of her enduring love affair with Christian Louboutin’s So Kate pumps, from classic black to playful polka-dot designs.
- 🎾 Zendaya Aces “Challengers” Method Dressing: From Tennis Ball Heels to Street-Style Energy — Zendaya embraces sporty, cinematic style with whimsical Loewe tennis ball-heel pumps.
- 💥 Zendaya and Demi Lovato Rock Sky-High 160 mm Christian Louboutin Exagona Heels — A throwback to Zendaya’s dramatic red carpet platform moment in towering metallic Exagona strappers.
- 🎬 Zendaya Stuns in Backless Armani Dress and Louboutin Heels at Spider-Man Premiere — Zendaya elevates her sleek Armani gown with classic black So Kate Louboutins, defining red carpet elegance.
- ✨ Zendaya Elevates Her Look With Topknot and Stuart Weitzman Gladiator Sandals — A chic daytime moment featuring bold gladiator-style Stuart Weitzman Backview sandals, paired with a breezy shirtdress.