On Saturday, September 12, Zendaya stunned in a head-to-toe whimsical ensemble that featured a newly debuted romantic pixie cut. The actress was on the clock as Prada Beauty’s global brand ambassador, out and about town to make a surprise appearance at the brand’s fragrance pop-up in SoHo during New York Fashion Week.The Spider-Man actress and her stylist, Law Roach, gave the new cut its proper introduction in a playful, layered Prada look that felt perfectly suited for this year’s transition into fall.Here are three trends that Zendaya is already making a case for this season.1. The pixie cut.View full post on InstagramOn Saturday, Zendaya was captured with her shortest cut yet for the first time while out in Brooklyn with her Euphoria co-stars Hunter Schafer and Alexa Demie. The ear-grazing pixie features soft, textured waves—a marked departure from the longer bixie style she’d been wearing in recent months. As a bonus, she also wore the season’s trending vibrant red, paired with cream pants and a classic black loafer.She then brought the cut to Prada, where hairstylist Coree Moreno styled the short layers into tousled curls. It’s a welcome soft take on the classic pixie, which he “loved unveiling.” I can almost hear scissors snipping across the globe as we speak.2. Purple (and other atypical fall hues).Fall has historically been synonymous with a fairly predictable color palette: rich tones of brown, olive, burgundy—and, of course, the classic New York go-to, black. But this season, fashion is making a case for hues that color outside the lines. Electric yellow, cobalt blue, and royal purple are on the list.But what about a lighter shade of purple? And dare I say touches of pink?Zendaya’s makeup look makes the case for them both. For her face, makeup artist Ernesto Casillas continued the ongoing blush blindness trend with a cherry blush and lavender eye shadow that made a strong case for ushering pastel iterations of trending colors into the year’s colder seasons.The way her top was styled echoes the sentiment—a classic green/blue sweater featuring a pop of pink peeping out of the dress shirt sleeve.View full post on Instagram3. The midi skirt, with a twist.The midi skirt is hardly a new concept, but fall 2026 is giving the silhouette a spirited refresh. ELLE has already pointed to the rise of statement skirts this year, from fringe-adorned styles to the sequin-covered midi skirts seen on the fall/winter 2026 runways.Now, Zendaya is making a case for the silhouette herself. The yellow sequin-embroidered midi skirt holds movement and plays with volume and color pairing even further.View full post on InstagramDuring the Spider-Man: Brand New Day press tour in June, Zendaya paired a sporty red jersey with a plaid midi skirt from Coach, giving the traditionally polished silhouette an unexpected spin there, too.Overall, this look is a reminder that dressing for the season doesn’t have to mean retreating into the expected. A fresh crop, unexpected color, and an experimental take on the classics will take you a long way.