Looking for your next leading lady of legendary style? Look no further. Twenty-one-year-old actress Elle Fanning epitomized the visage of royalty long before her first portrayal of Princess Aurora in 2014's Maleficent, but when it comes to style—both on and off of the red carpet—2019 was the year this young Hollywood star truly stole the crown.
From her off-duty but on-trend street style outfits to her jaw-dropping red carpet looks as a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, Fanning has truly come into her own. In 2018, longtime stylist Samantha McMillen told The Hollywood Reporter that Fanning was a "fashion unicorn," explaining, "I think of her as a mythical creature. She just moves in such a graceful way and there’s really—all due respect to everyone out there—there’s just no one like her." We couldn't agree more.
Whether you think of Elle Fanning as a Disney princess incarnate, a fashion unicorn, or the reigning queen of young Hollywood, we can all agree that no matter what she's wearing, Fanning looks like she is always having a ball. Keep scrolling for 28 of her best looks of 2019, including our favorite photo in which she is playing air guitar with director Alejandro González Iñárritu while wearing a gorgeous Reem Acra gown. Trust us; this playful style roundup will leave you smiling from ear to ear.
WHAT: In Paris for Haute Couture S/S 20
WEAR: Chanel shoes
WHAT: Miu Miu F/W 20 Paris Fashion Week show
WEAR: Miu Miu dress and heels
WHAT: SXSW premiere of Teen Spirit in Austin, Texas
WEAR: Miu Miu blouse, trousers, and corset; Sophia Webster shoes
WHAT: Sirius XM studios in New York City
WEAR: Louiza Babouryan top and skirt; Brother Vellies shoes
WHAT: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
WEAR: Loewe outfit
WHAT: Hulu upfronts in New York City
WEAR: Alexander McQueen dress; Vera Wang shoes
WEAR: Fendi boots
WHAT: 2019 Met Gala
WEAR: Miu Miu outfit; Tiffany Co. jewelry
WHAT: Arriving at Nice Airport for the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Stella McCartney suit; Channel belt bag; Gucci shoes; Miu Miu sunglasses; Louis Vuitton luggage
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Ryan Lo dress; Miu Miu shoes; Dior sunglasses
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Dior blouse, pants, and shoes
WHAT: Opening ceremony of the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Gucci gown; Chopard jewelry
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Sandro suit; J Brand blouse; Fendi sunglasses; Laurence Dacade sandals
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Valentino gown; Chopard jewels; Sophia Webster shoes
WHAT: Chopard Party at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Vivienne Westwood Couture gown; Chopard jewelry, Giuseppe Zanotti heels
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Prada suit
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Miu Miu outfit
WHAT: The Chopard Trophy event during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Prada gown; Chopard jewels
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Dior blouse and skirt; Agent Provocateur corset
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Louiza Babouryan top; Valextra bag; Gucci shoes; Dior sunglasses
WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Reem Acra gown; Sophia Webster shoes; Chopard jewelry
WHAT: The 2019 ESPYs
WEAR: Celine gown; Neil Lane jewelry
WHAT: Giffoni Film Festival 2019
WEAR: Valentino dress
WHAT: D23 Expo 2019
WEAR: Kimhekim dress
WHAT: British GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019
WEAR: Dolce Gabbana dress
WHAT: World premiere of Disney's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in Los Angeles
WEAR: Gucci gown
WHAT: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil European premiere in London
WEAR: Armani Privé gown
WHAT: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil photo-call lin London
WEAR: Gucci suit
Up next: Elle Fanning Talks Teen Spirit, Singing on Camera, and the Passion Project Hustle
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