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Willow Smith’s Red Carpet Evolution, From Rock Star to High Fashion Muse

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Willow Smith’s Red Carpet Evolution, From Rock Star to High Fashion Muse

Willow Smith practically grew up on the red carpet attending premieres for her parents’ films since at least the age of four. Now, Willow is a star in her own right as a musician, actress, and occasional designer.

She’s also been a regular front-row guest at the shows of European houses like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior. But through it all, she’s stayed true to her own personal style: always wearing plenty of black, Doc Martens boots, and taking on a commitment to executing full hair and makeup looks that will make her ensembles stand out, without fail. Here, take a look back at how Willow’s style has evolved over the years.

2024: Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Premiere

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Willow and her mom Jada brought some major high-fashion to the premiere of Will’s movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, in 2024.

2024: Met Gala

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The singer tapped into the no pants trend at the 2024 Met Gala, wearing a satin suit jacket from Dior and not much else.

2023: GQ Australia Men of the Year Awards

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Shirts are optional when it comes to Willow’s take on the classic suit.

2022: Emancipation Premiere

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The singer blinged-out her Stella McCartney pants to attend the 2022 Emancipation premiere.

2022: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

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For the Vanity Fair Oscars bash, Willow went bold in a sequined David Koma bra top that she paired with high-waisted pants and tiny glasses.

2021: King Richard Premiere

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2021: The Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival

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In case there were any questions about Willow fully embracing her pop punk era, here’s the musician performing onstage in Las Vegas wearing a hot pink dress and black combat boots.

2021: “Happier Than Ever: The Destination” Celebration

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Pictured here with Tyler Cole, the musician pairs black leather with a rainbow sherbet two-piece.

2020: Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 2

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Willow’s look for Rihanna’s Fenty show fit her personal style perfectly: thigh-high black socks, Doc Martens, and just a hint of skin beneath black satin.

2019: Aladdin Premiere

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Supporting her father’s role in the Aladdin live-action Disney film, Willow appeared at the premiere wearing the Romanian streetwear label Seen Users.

2019: The Willow & Erys Tour

Breaking from her usual wardrobe palette of black, black, and more black, Willow donned a technicolor neon bodysuit for her concert at The Novo in Los Angeles. Her Doc Martens boots, of course, were still in rotation.

2019: The Environmental Media Association Gala

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Cut-outs on a black bodysuit are given a heavy metal touch with ring closures.

2019: Louis Vuitton Show

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Willow has high-level tastes for graphic tees and at the Louis Vuitton fall 2019 presentation, she showcased her affinity with a modern take on a t-shirt.

2018: Christian Dior Show

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The musician and actress put a ladylike spin on her personal style with a Dior vest, sheer pleated skirt, and mules.

2017: NYX FACE Awards

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Denim cut-offs, Chuck Taylor sneakers, and a leather moto jacket scream rock and roll.

2017: Chanel Show

For a visit to Tokyo to attend Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts show, Willow channeled some Harajuku vibes for her hairstyle.

2016: Chanel Show

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Willow’s Chanel gown gives texture to a monochrome look.

2016: Met Gala

The newly-minted Chanel brand ambassador attended the 2016 Met Gala dressed like a fabulous rockstar in a black-and-white speckled coat, matching crop top, and black satin capri pants.

2015: Chanel Show

Willow channeled Karl Lagerfeld in fingerless gloves and a black, white, and gray look at Paris Fashion Week.

2015: Chanel Show

At the Chanel fall 2016 couture show, Willow wore a modern green pantsuit from the brand that she accessorized with moto gloves and brogues.

2015: Black Girls Rock

Smith looked effortlessly stylish at the 2015 Black Girls Rock Awards in a heather gray pantsuit with a cropped turtleneck, shiny gray socks, and black block heels.

2013: After Earth Premiere

WIllow looked incredibly chic in a monochromatic black-and-white look at the premiere of After Earth.

2013: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Los Angeles Premiere

At the L.A. premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the singer looked chic and retro in a printed multi-colored overcoat.

2012: The BET Awards

Returning to her edgy roots, the singer attended the 2012 BET Awards wearing a sleeveless graphic sweater, cut-out leggings, and Chanel combat boots.

2012: The Karate Kid Premiere

Willow hit the red carpet at the premiere of The Karate Kid in 2010 wearing a quintessential rock-and-roll look.

2012: The BET Honors Awards

Willow looked like a princess in a short-sleeved yellow gown, a small black clutch, and minimal jewelry.

2011: BET Awards

Paying homage to her dad at the 2011 BET Awards, Willow donned a heart-shaped braided hairstyle, a yellow Fresh Prince t-shirt, black short and red blazer.

2007: I Am Legend Premiere

Pictured here with her older brother Jaden at the premiere of I Am Legend in 2007, Willow wore a black velvet pantsuit with a coordinating headband for the occasion.

2006: The Seat Filler Premiere

Willow attended another film premiere, this time for The Seat Filler in 2006, hand-in-hand with her mom Jada Pinkett Smith.

2004: Shark Tale Premiere

At the premiere of Shark Tale in 2004, Willow wore a pink tweed blazer (Chanel, were you paying attention?) and a big smile in her dad’s arms.

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