- Elle Fanning is quickly becoming a fashion icon.
- In a recent interview with InStyle, the actress said she became interested in fashion at a young age, and even wore vintage designer dresses to her high-school proms.
- According to Fanning, she wore a Ralph Lauren dress to her ninth-grade prom, and then donned a vintage John Galliano dress the following year.
- That in mind, it's no surprise that Fanning now turns heads on red carpets. She's recently worn everything from Disney-inspired dresses to bold pantsuits.
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Elle Fanning is arguably one of the best-dressed stars in Hollywood.
She recently turned heads with her fashion while promoting "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," and has previously made headlines for her red-carpet looks, like the one she wore at this year's Met Gala. While speaking with InStyle for the magazine's best-dressed issue, Fanning said her affinity for fashion began early: during high-school proms.
"The first prom was in ninth grade," Fanning told InStyle. "I wore a white Ralph Lauren dress that we found at the mall. It was long and flowy with a V-neck tank."
"For the second prom I went to the Paper Bag Princess [in Los Angeles] and got a vintage bias-cut pink John Galliano dress," she continued.
Fanning added that she hasn't worn the dress since, but "should wear it to a red carpet."
With Elle Fanning's fashion history in mind, it's no surprise that she's becoming a style icon
From movie photo-calls to red-carpet events, Fanning shows up in style just about everywhere she goes. In September, for example, the actress attended the "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" premiere in Los Angeles wearing a custom Gucci gown.
The green dress was adorned with pastel flowers and pink ribbon, as well as red beads meant to look like drops of blood — a nod to her character, Aurora.
The following month, she attended the London premiere of the movie wearing a green Armani ball gown. The dress featured a sparkling strapless top, mesh overlay, and ruffled sleeves. Her semi-sheer skirt also featured a layer of sparkles.
Read more: Elle Fanning looked like a Disney princess in a ball gown with a sparkling top covered in mesh
Most recently, she arrived at a "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" photo-call wearing a bright red pantsuit. The three-piece ensemble was comprised of a collared shirt, matching blazer, and red culottes.
She completed the look with a vibrant tie and pointed pumps.
Considering she's only 21 years old, it's clear that Fanning is on a path to becoming a fashion legend.
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