All hail Kristen Stewart, fashion icon – from a 12-year-old on the red carpet to a Chanel ambassador
The daughter of parents who both worked in the television and film industry, it was almost inevitable the Kristen Stewart's life would steer towards a similar direction. But what was no doubt less down to inevitability and more to her own talent was her enormous success, which saw her become the world's highest-paid actress in 2012 at the age of just 22.
Having begun her career with a small non-speaking role on the Disney Channel at just eight years old, Kristen went on to star in a number of films in her teens before being announced as landing the lead role of Bella Swan in the romantic fantasy film Twilight in 2007 at the age of 17, cementing her position as a major name in the industry.
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Of course, as the scripts rolled in so too did the red carpets, the fame and the global publicity, which required the young star to showcase an entirely new role; a wholly more personal one, without a script or a character's wardrobe to rely on, and one which she was yet to entirely reveal to her adoring fans. The role of herself.
But despite growing up in the public eye, Kristen has never let the typical sartorial pressures of Hollywood affect her inimitable personal style.
Fashion's favourite rebel.
From walking her first red carpet in tights, trainers and a black trench coat at the age of twelve to braving minuscule hemlines, sheer fabrics and experimental metal hardware in her late teens and holding the fort as a Chanel global ambassador for much of the last decade - not forgetting her love of a pinstripe blazer and Converse shoe, of course - it's fair to say Kristen Stewart has one of the most unpredictable and interesting modern-day red carpet wardrobes.
Need a reminder? Scroll down to take a look at the Spencer star's incredible and inimitable fashion evolution so far…
Rex FeaturesA fresh-faced Kristen Stewart makes her red carpet debut at the premiere of Panic Room in 2002.
PA PhotosA tender 13-year-old Kristen was already eschewing dresses and carving her own red carpet style at the premiere of Cold Creek Manor in 2003.
Rex FeaturesKristen opted for tonal browns at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2005.
PA PhotosAll hail the first appearance of the red carpet Converse! The jeans are skinnier and there was a hoodie at the LA premiere of Zathura in 2005.
PA PhotosAt the premiere of Into The Wild in 2007 we get our first glimpse of a more dressed-up Kristen in a Rodarte dress and Michael Kors pumps.
Rex FeaturesWearing J. Mendel at the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Award.
Rex FeaturesAt the MTV awards in 2008.
PA PhotosWearing a spotted cocktail dress back in 2008, which landed Kristen on some of her first best-dressed lists.
PA PhotosWearing Balenciaga to the LA premiere of Twilight.
PA PhotosNever one for accessory overload, Kristen went back to basics in this little puffball La Perla dress for the London premiere of Twilight.
PA PhotosWearing a striped dress from Hervé Léger by Max Azria at the premiere of Adventureland.
PA PhotosWearing a Yigal Azrouël cocktail dress at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.
PA PhotosWearing Proenza Schouler at a Twilight fan event in London.
WennLayering is key for winter; make like Kristen at the 2009 Sundance festival and pile on vests, knitted waistcoats, shirts, hoodies and leather jackets for a cosy combination.
PA PhotosA simple LBD is so not Kristen’s style. Leather with directional origami hems? Now that’s more like it. She threw a blazer over this Paule Ka dress at the Japanese premiere of Twilight.
Rex FeaturesWearing an Elizabeth and James dress and Christian Louboutin pumps to a Twilight New Moon photocall in Madrid.
PA PhotosWearing a J.Mendel strapless dress and Serigio Rossi peep-toe heels.
PA PhotosWearing Valentino – a label that will quickly come to be a stalwart in her fashion armoury.
PA PhotosWearing a Rock & Republic mini dress at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards - where Twilight scooped a massive nine awards.
PA PhotosSticking to hoodies, tees and staple Nike trainers for a laidback look at a Comic Con conference.
WennHeading to singing lessons (for her role as Joan Jett in rock biopic The Runaways) wearing a cropped t-shirt and skinny denim.
PA PhotosWearing navy striped Camilla & Marc dress and a pair of Mary-Janes at a Twilight photocall in Paris.
Rex FeaturesWearing a sheer panelled Balenciaga mini dress.
Rex FeaturesIt’s a classic bandage dress with a quirky twist for Twilight’s leading lady on The Conan O’Brien show, in this Hervé Léger by Max Azria number.
PA PhotosWearing an Oscar de la Renta tulle gown at the Twilight Saga New Moon world premiere in LA.
And lo, Kristen discovered Chanel. She looked sensational in this embellished shift and satin heels at the 2010 BAFTAs.
PA PhotosKristen cemented her presence in the fashion sphere with this wow-worthy appearance at Burberry’s autumn/winter 2010 show at London Fashion Week.
PA PhotosWearing a Doo-Ri dress and Jimmy Choos for the premiere of The Runaways.
Rex FeaturesAt the premiere of R-Patz’s Remember Me.
PA PhotosWearing strapless Monique Lhuillier.
PA PhotosKilling it in Chanel Couture at the 2010 Met Ball.
Rex FeaturesPromoting Eclipse in Sydney.
PA PhotosWearing Dolce & Gabbana at the MTV Movie Awards in 2010.
Rex FeaturesAt the premiere of Eclipse in Rome wearing a Marchesa cocktail dress.
PA PhotosWearing a one-sleeved Elie Saab Couture dress to the premiere of Eclipse.
PA PhotosTaking the LBD to new heights in RM by Roland Mouret at a screening of Eclipse in NYC.
PA PhotosAnother winning Valentino look, at a screening for Welcome To The Rileys in October 2010.
Rex FeaturesWearing Proenza Schouler to the 2011 Met Ball.
PA PhotosAt the MTV Movie Awards in Balmain.
PA PhotosOn the red carpet at our 2011 GLAMOUR awards in another Balmain number.
Dave M. Bennett/ Getty ImagesArriving at Mulberry’s spring/summer 2012 fashion show in London.
Dave M. Bennett/ Getty ImagesShe turned party dressing on its head by changing into jeans, a T-shirt and a cosy knit for the evening’s celebrations.
Wearing a directional dresses by Guishem and Marchesa (pictured) in our double-cover extravaganza.
Rex FeaturesOn the Breaking Dawn: Part Two promo trail wearing a chic black gown by Talbot Runhof.
Getty ImagesWearing a 'naked' Erdem dress to the NY premiere of On The Road.
FlynetKristen in her natural habitat of skinny jeans, sneakers and a baggy tee in 2014.
Rex FeaturesAt the Snow White and the Huntsman premiere in 2012 wearing a feminine take on the tux.
Getty ImagesKristen Stewart turned up to the Oscars in this swan-feather trim floor-length gown.
Rex FeaturesShowing off her new haircut with a sharp suit.
Getty ImagesAt the Clouds Of Sils Maria film screening in LA in April 2015.
Getty ImagesWearing a geometric Chanel dress for an event in Seoul.
Rex FeaturesPairing a geometric-print dress with flats and a biker jacket.
Getty ImagesIn a typically laid-back and cool androgynous look while in New York.
Getty ImagesKristen glammed up for her appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
Getty ImagesKristen Stewart opted for this beautiful sequin floral playsuit for the American Ultra LA premiere. Teamed with her smoky cat eye make-up, it's one of our favourite looks of the actress to date.
Getty ImagesHow incredible did Kristen look at the the Chanel Metiers d'Art 2015/16 Fashion Show in Rome?
Getty ImagesWearing a unique leather and lace two-piece for her appearance at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards.
Getty ImagesFor her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Kristen wore a khaki co-ord consisting of a cute crop top and a midi pencil skirt.
Getty ImagesWearing a bow-print textured white dress for the 2015 National Board of Review Gala.
Getty ImagesThis vintage-inspired white two-piece looks gorgeous on Kristen.
Getty ImagesWearing a pretty black and silver number in 2016.
GettyStewart works her trademark style in ripped jeans, trainers and a vintage tee.
Kristen is our favourite tomboy dresser. Take this airport look for example: check trousers, a plain white tee and braces.
Getty ImagesRocking an embellished mini dress at Cannes Film Festival 2016.
Getty ImagesWearing a leather mini dress for a Chanel event in May 2016.
Getty ImagesAt the LA premiere of Equals in July, 2016.
PA PhotosIt doesn't get much cooler than this - high-waisted stone wash jeans, a white tee, a blazer and Wayfarers.
in July 2016, she wore a Chanel white gown for the premiere of Cafe Society in Paris.
God love K Stew - not many would wear ripped jeans, battered trainers and a beanie for the afterparty of a film premiere but that's exactly what she wore for the post-celebrations of Cafe Society.
Getty ImagesChanel ambassador Kristen attended a Chanel dinner wearing the silver knit of our dreams, with black tailored trousers and some chunky jewellery.
Getty ImagesTeaming her peroxide locks with a burgundy Sandro suit for the New York Film Festival premiere in October 2016.
Kristen gave us serious suit goals when she arrived in this flattering patterned two piece at a New York Film Festival event held in her honour at Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center.
Wearing a lacy white top and safety pin detail trousers - both Rodarte spring/summer '17 - at the premiere of Long Halftime Walk.
Getty ImagesAt a screening of American Pastoral, Kristen wore a a Sandro Verico blazer with ripped black jeans and some lace-up platform heels.
Getty ImagesAt a premiere, Kristen debuted her new buzzcut and wore a chic black A.L.C. bralette and Sally LaPointe high-waisted trousers.
Getty ImagesKristen hit the red carpet in a stunning floor-length Chanel dress.
REXKristen updated the classic floral trouser suit with bold contrasting colours and a bralette.
Karwai TangWearing a strapless gown at the "Charlie's Angels" UK Premiere at The Curzon Mayfair.
Mondadori PortfolioWearing Chanel to the Venice Film Festival in 2021.
Vivien KillileaAt the Telluride Film Festival in 2021.
Theo WargoWearing Chanel to the 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion.
Stephane Cardinale - CorbisAt the Chanel Spring/Summer 2022 show in Paris.
Mike MarslandAttending the BFI London Film Festival.
Kevin MazurWearing a tailored shorts suit by Chanel at the 2022 Oscars ceremony.
Karwai TangWearing Chanel at the Vanity Fair 2022Oscars after party.
