Zendaya's hot pink breastplate outfit at Critics' Choice Award is straight from the future

Setting fashion bar high for 2020, popular American actor Zendaya graced red carpet at Critics' Choice Awards ceremony held earlier this week in an ensemble that looked straight out of futuristic sci-fi movie. actor's ensemble designed by Tom Ford included a hot pink metallic breastplate along with a matching metallic skirt. outfit made Zendaya look like an intergalactic warrior woman which had been popular opinion of her fans on social media.

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Zendaya wore an asymmetrical glossy metallic piece with hot pink straps and paired it with a pink flowy high-waist maxi-skirt. Pink eye shadow and waist-length braids completed look for 23-year-old actor who made a stunning statement with her ensemble on red carpet. actor's photos in outfit were shared by her stylist, Law Roach through her Instagram account which garnered amazing reviews from many celebrities. 7 Rings hitmaker Ariana Grande had been one of first to leave an approving comment for outfit as she said, “Incredible Law—Jesus Christ".

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A brief history of outfit

This hom to a battledress which has piqued interest of designers has a long history that dates back to 19th century where clos were designed for women in a way that y gave an appearance of a piece of armour. However, designer Tom Fords has reportedly revealed inspiration for breastplate as popular designers Yves Saint Laurent and Issey Miyake who experimented with this style in 1980s. Zendaya's powerful statement in hot pink shade has surely set trend for powerful women in 2020.

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Interestingly, Iron Man actor Gwyneth Paltrow had also donned a similar pink Tom Fords' armour-inspired breastplate for cover of a popular international fashion and lifestyle magazine. On seeing Zendaya's photo on social media, Gwyneth quipped saying, “Thank God I can say I have something in common with Zendaya". actor had even shared a photo of herself earlier last week through her Instagram handle.

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