Photos: Hollywood’s young fashion icons

What makes actress Chloe Grace Moretz a symbol of Generation Edge is her precocious confidence.   (Christina House / For The Times)

Bethany Mota, a media-savvy Youtube style guru, is an example of a generation that’s doing things differently.   (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

Lorde’s sense of individualism makes her part of Gen Edge.  (Isaac Brekken / Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Elle Fanning, poised on the red carpet, embodies the character of Generation Edge.   (David Buchan / Getty Images)

Zendaya, shown at this year’s Teen Choice Awards, is a Gen Edger who embraces diverse talent as a singer, dancer and actress.   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Actor Jaden Smith’s sense of individuality is also typical of Generation Edge.   (Michael Buckner / Getty Images for American Eagle)

“Mad Men’s” Kiernan Shipka possesses a sense of confidence that is typical of this young generation.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Gen Edge is known for unique style, as seen in actress Bella Thorne.  (Chelsea Lauren / Getty Images)

Kendall Jenner, half-sister of the famous Kardashians, is an example of a Gen Edger who is making a name for herself as a runway model.   (Rommel Demano / Getty Images for The Daily Front)

Actress Abigail Breslin, known for toggling easily among different personas, represents her generation.  (Rommel Demano / Getty Images)