Style Evolution: Elle Fanning

By Cat Williams. 14 May 2019 3:30 PM

From Dakota Fanning’s younger sister to a red carpet style star, we’re taking a look back at Elle Fanning’s style evolution in celebration of the actress being part of the 72 annual Cannes Film Festival jury.

2002: 'The Santa Claus 2' Premiere In Hollywood

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2007: Nickelodeon's 20th Kids' Choice Awards

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2010: 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Premiere

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2012: Elle's 19th Women In Hollywood Celebration

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2013: Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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2016: Variety's Power Of Young Hollywood Event

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2017: 'The Beguiled' Screening At Cannes

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2017: 'The Beguiled' Premiere In Los Angeles

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2002: 'The Santa Claus 2' Premiere In Hollywood
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Elle Fanning was too cute in a patchwork denim jumpsuit next to her big sister Dakota at "The Santa Claus 2" premiere.
2007: Nickelodeon's 20th Kids' Choice Awards
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Years later, the adorable pair were still inseparable, attending the Kids' Choice Awards in matching pastel dresses.
2009: 'Phoebe In Wonderland' Screening
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Making her own mark, Elle stepped out at the "Phoebe in Wonderland" screening in a satin navy dress while in Beverly Hills.
2010: 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Premiere
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Showing her support for Dakota, Elle wore a lace top with black jeans to "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" L.A. premiere.
2010: Venice Film Festival
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Elle looked playful at the Venice Film Festival in a frilly dress with burgundy knee-high socks and oxford shoes.
2011: 'Super 8' Premiere
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For her big break in "Super 8", 13-year-old Elle stole the spotlight in a vintage off-white dress with wooden wedges.
2012: Elle's 19th Women In Hollywood Celebration
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Looking all grown up, Elle opted for a black sheer Calvin Klein dress with a vibrant Dolce & Gabbana handbag at Elle's Women in Hollywood event.
2013: Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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Having a high fashion moment, the young actress wore a white Rochas dress with leather boxing boots to the 2013 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
2014: Disney's 'Maleficent' Premiere
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Elle walked straight out of a fairytale in this whimsical Elie Saab haute couture gown in lilac at Disney's world premiere of "Maleficent" in Hollywood.
2014: 'The Boxtrolls' Premiere
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Sporting new brunette locks, the rising star ditched her usual dresses for a more tailored look in a black Oscar de la Renta combination at "The Boxtrolls" premiere.
2015: 'Trumbo' Premiere
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Elle went back to her whimsical roots in this bird-embroidered Gucci dress for the "Trumbo" premiere in Beverly Hills.
2016: Saint Laurent At The Palladium
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Elle showed off an edgier side at the Saint Laurent at the Palladium event in a colourful sequin mini dress by the fashion house with glitter eye makeup.
2016: Variety's Power Of Young Hollywood Event
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Elle was the teenage dream in a sheer Marc Jacobs dress with embroidered patches and pins to Variety's Power of Young Hollywood event.
2016: 'The Neon Demon' Premiere
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Taking over "The Neon Demon" purple carpet, the actress wowed in a sequin Dolce & Gabbana gown with floral accents and a sleek top bun.
2017: 'The Beguiled' Screening At Cannes
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Elle brought star power to a screening of "The Beguiled" at Cannes in a custom lilac Rodarte gown with an ethereal tulle skirt and pearl necklace.
2017: 'The Beguiled' Premiere In Los Angeles
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Proving her fashionista status, Elle wore a beaded gunmetal gown with a ruffled waist by Naeem Khan to "The Beguiled" premiere in Los Angeles.
2017: InStyle Awards
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Elle certainly turned heads when she took a chance in this pop art gown from Versace featuring Marilyn Monroe at the 2017 InStyle Awards.
2018: 'The Alienist' Special Screening
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For a more sophisticated look, Elle opted for a powder blue The Row coat with a knitted cream dress at "The Alienist" screening at the Sundance Film Festival.
2018: 'Isle Of Dogs' Premiere
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The rising star took centre stage at the "Isle of Dogs" premiere in Berlin in an orange and white colour-blocking look by Valentino Spring 2018 Couture.
2018: Miu Miu Women's Tales Screening
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For the ultimate grown up look, Elle amazed in a plaid Miu Miu suit with a white button-up and lace-up boots at a special event from her go-to brand.
2019: Prada Fashion Show
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For the Prada Resort 2020 fashion show, Elle Fanning showed off her cheerful side in an off-the-shoulder floral-patterned dress paired with matching hair ties.
2019: Met Gala
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At the 2019 Met Gala: “Camp Notes on Fashion”, the blonde beauty rocked a ‘60s-inspired ensemble, wearing a Miu Miu coral crop top paired with wide leg trousers. She styled the two-piece look with an adorable high ponytail and the most “camp” nail art you have ever seen.
2019: Cannes Film Festival Photocall
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Elle Fanning is all smiles while posing at the photocall for the 72nd Cannes jury in a chic Dior Haute Couture ensemble.
2019: Stepping Out At Cannes
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The 21-year-old actress strolls the streets of the French Riviera in an adorable lilac tiered dress by Ryan Lo. She paired the semi-sheer frock with Miu Miu heels and oversized sunglasses.

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