Kristen Stewart's beauty and style evolution, from moody teen to Chanel's red carpet queen
At only 29 years old (as of today! HBD, KStew!) Kristen Stewart is a bonafide style icon. Stewart began acting at nine years old and had her first breakout role in 2002’s Panic Room. But as we all know, the role that shot her into superstardom was Bella Swan in the Twilight series. By the time the movies wrapped in 2012, Stewart was officially one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
Through the years, we’ve had the pleasure of watching Stewart grow in a major way, not just on the big screen but on the red carpet, too. And while we still love the days of old KStew, attending star-studded events in Converse sneakers, we’re equally as obsessed with current Chanel-era Kristen Stewart. (The actress is a spokesmodel for the brand and was a longtime muse of Karl Lagerfeld.)
Below, we take a Converse-clad walk down memory lane and look back at Kristen Stewart’s style and beauty evolution.
1December 2008
A black minidress and messy hair is how we came to know and love Kristen Stewart.
2November 2008
Love the bold print and side-swept ‘do.
3May 2009
The red carpet Chuck Taylors? Honestly iconic.
4November 2009
A rare (and surprising!) princess silhouette that we adored.
5June 2010
One of our all-time fave red carpet looks. We can’t get enough of the mismatched metallics and messy ponytail.
6November 2012
The start of ultra-glam KStew, featuring a gorgeous gown, bright red lip, and Old Hollywood waves.
7December 2012
Forever obsessed with this crop top and neon moment.
8February 2013
Featuring new red hair, Kristen Stewart’s shockingly demure and classic Oscars look was a winner.
9July 2013
Photographed here at Haute Couture Week, this is the beginning of the KStew of today—decked out in chic black and white Chanel.
10May 2014
Settling comfortably into her role of fashion icon at the 2014 Met Gala.
11August 2015
Stewart looked cute and casual in a low-cut floral romper.
12September 2015
We live for this short, slicked-back ‘do.
13May 2016
Possibly KStew’s chicest moment ever—a platinum blonde bob, sleek, all-white look, and animal print stilettos.
14October 2016
Love this monochromatic look (note the lipstick), which we assumed is secretly accessorized with a ton of double-sided tape.
15March 2017
Still swooning over this glam gown and buzz cut moment, tbh.
16October 2017
It’s always refreshing to see Stewart in bright shades and prints, especially when that chic haircut is involved.
17November 2017
KStew doesn’t wear pants on the red carpet often, usually opting for miniskirts and dresses, but when she does, she makes sure to impress.
18March 2018
Thigh-highs and a leather jacket = modern The Runaways vibes. (Stewart portrayed Joan Jett in the 2010 band biopic.)
19May 2018
Only KStew can rock a devilock hairdo and look this glam.
20May 2018
We’re not sure what we love more, the graphic dress or the bright eye and lip makeup.
21January 2019
Take a deep breath and enjoy this brightly colored winged eyeliner and blonde pompadour. We stan.
22March 2019
A perfect quilted Chanel jumpsuit. What, you don’t own one?