9 Distinct Times Zendaya Paid Tribute to Style Icons and Pop Culture on the Red Carpet

Zendaya has taken inspiration from Josephine Baker on a number of occasions, but none more significant than for her timeless look at the 2017 Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, which fell on Josephine's birthday that year. The iconic Jazz Age entertainer and activist often wore finger waves and several strands of pearls, both of which informed Zendaya's hairstyle and outfit — an off-the-shoulder Mario Dice dress — at the charity event.