Making one of her first red carpet appearances at just 11 years old, Emma exuded confidence beyond her years at the New York premier of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. 

Skipping the awkward teen phase entirely, by 14 Emma already knew how to serve a look on the red carpet. In a strapless dress and ballet pumps, she looked poised and chic. 

When we were teenagers, experimenting with our style meant sticky lipgloss, side fringes and badges pinned to our school uniform blazers. Even as a teenager, Emma’s style never strayed into such regrettable territories. This playful purple dress might be a departure from her signature timeless style, but is still an iconic look. 

Fast forward two years and 18-year-old Emma was already cementing her status as a fashion icon away the red carpet. Wearing Burberry at a Vanity Fair exhibition opening in London, she was already proving that she was so much more than a child star. 

The essential festival look, served Emma Watson style. Calvin Klein denim shorts, a tan belt and white shirt are the proof that only Emma could take Glastonbury dressing and make it chic. 

Name a hairstyle more iconic that Emma’s post Harry Potter pixie crop: we’ll wait. After 10 years in the film franchise, she bid farewell to Hermione by character’s signature long hair into her now iconic style. Wearing Valentino couture at the BAFTAs, this was a true coming-of-age fashion moment. 

Wearing a monochrome look with a cinched waist and peplum, Emma proved that you don’t need a gown to stand out on the red carpet. 

Wearing a Elie Saab Couture dress and Jimmy Choo sandals for an event as a Lancome ambassador, Emma looked impossibly chic in dramatic black tulle.  

Though Emma’s style file may be one of classic, timeless looks for the 2013 People’s Choice Awards Emma took a bold, colourful approach in Peter Pilotto spring/summer 2013 dress. 

While her red carpet looks have always stood out amongst red carpet royalty, her day time outfits always strike the perfect balance of laidback elegance. Case in point? A cobalt sweatshirt and white maxi skirt, worn for a chic off-duty look.

Standing out amongst Hollywood royalty, Emma owned the red carpet in crimson Christian Dior. 

A bespoke Ralph Lauren Collection gown gave Emma an ethereal look, which she accessorised with fine jewellery by female designers jewellery by Anita Ko, Monica Vinader and Jennifer Fisher. 

Presenting a masterclass in timeless chic, wearing a white shirt and full-length skirt by Ralph Lauren. 

Wes Gordon’s timelessly elegant gowns are a match made in heaven for Emma’s classic style. 

Monochrome is Emma’s style calling card, and this J. Mendel jumpsuit is simply exquisite. 

Wearing full Valentino, toughened up with a black leather jacket, this is one of Emma’s greatest signature all-black looks. 

Draping a blazer over a Misha Nonoo jumpsuit for an androgynous twist on red carpet chic at the British Fashion Awards. 

Emma is no stranger to wearing tailoring on the red carpet. This Dior ensemble gives even her most delicate gowns a run for their money. 

The classic camel coat has never looked as covetable as when worn by Emma with an ankle length black dress and an elegant wristlet. 

Created through a collaboration by Watson, Calvin Klein, and Eco-Age, this stunning gown Emma wore to the 2016 Met Gala was made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. 

Street style done oh so right; blue denim and a tan biker jacket make for the perfect off-duty look.

Presenting an iconic red carpet look fit to rank alongside Audrey Hepburn and Sofia Loren, Emma looked incredible in a black cut-out Givenchy Haute Couture dress. 

Slipping a casual white t-shirt under an embroidered sheer gown is the styling hack that only Emma Watson could pull off. Striking the perfect balance between understated and elegant, this has to rank as one of Emma’s most striking fashion moments, 

Proving that a jumpsuit can be just as elegant as a gown, a single gold rose worn at her waist paid tribute to the iconic Beauty and the Beast motif. 

A true Disney princess moment in an embellished Elie Saab gown that looked like a fairytale brought to life. 

This gown by British designer Emilia Wickstead took our breath away with a magnificent train that seemed worthy of a Disney heroine status of its own. 

One her most iconic looks to date, Emma looked sensational in a black Ralph Lauren gown at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. 

Channeling Great Gatsby in white suiting by Ralph Lauren at Wimbledon, and single handedly making the waistcoat cool again. 

As a UN Women’s Goodwill ambassador, Emma’s suiting is every bit as covetable as her red carpet looks. Wearing a green Alexachung suit for the G7 Advisory Committee For Equality Between Women and Men in Paris, she showed us how to serve a look without overshadowing the political significance of the event. 

Dialling up the drama in an all-black gown, Emma made a style statement at the Little Women premiere. And we are still in awe.