Kristen Stewart’s Style Evolution From Shy Teen to Redefining Chanel

In 2002, Kristen Stewart made her red carpet debut wearing a black dress and trench for the film premiere of Panic Room alongside Jodie Foster. Five years later, she was wearing Rodarte; now, she’s one of Chanel’s best celebrity ambassadors and shows off her visible tattoos in the brand’s storied haute couture. Stewart has appeared as the face of the Chanel makeup and accessory campaigns, sits front row at nearly every Chanel fashion show, and regularly wears the brand at red carpets, screenings, and galas. She has practically single-handily expanded and fully modernized the image of the “Chanel woman,” proving there’s some rock star edge hidden in Virginie Viard’s designs.

Still, as she’s grown up, Stewart’s own personal style has evolved into casual perfection. She loves sneakers and jeans, and as one of the few openly queer women in fashion, Stewart makes no compromises when it comes to her comfort. She’s known to eschew high heels right on the red carpet, switching into sneakers in an exquisite Marchesa gown. With Chanel, Stewart makes the brand feel as contemporary as her distressed Re/Done jeans. See her evolution from pre-teen phenom to designer darling here.