Can we stop for a moment and thank Zendaya? Just over a month has passed since the memorable event Dune: part two The promotional cycle is over and the award-winning actor is back with another press tour. This time, however, she’s traded in her futuristic, vintage Thierry Mugler metal suit (you know the one) for numbers that are much more… sporty. Promoting her upcoming tennis movie ChallengersZendaya’s recent appearances on the red carpet press tour have set the sartorial bar high.
As always, Euphoria the star turned to her longtime stylist, Roach’s Lawcooperate on it Challengers press dressing room. And, to no one’s surprise, the duo started their adventure with a powerful fashion accent. On March 26, Zendaya hit the red carpet at the film’s Australian premiere in a custom Loewe gown designed by the fashion house’s innovative director, Jonathan Anderson. (Fun fact: Anderson also created the costumes for the film.) The green, sequined number featured the silhouette of a tennis player preparing to pass the ball. Our thoughts? It was a clear nod to the film directed by Luca Guadagnino, without being too On the nose.
Since then, the parade of sports glamor has continued uninterrupted, with each subsequent look becoming more captivating and unpredictable. One of our favorite attention-grabbing moments was on April 8, when the star wore a sparkly Loewe tennis dress, accessorized with tennis ball-embellished pumps.
Considering Challengers doesn’t hit theaters until April 26, it’s safe and sound to say that Zendaya will be debuting more tennis-inspired outfits over the next few weeks. With that in mind, continue to check this post as her press tour continues.
April 23
Zendaya was leaving her hotel in Recent York City on Tuesday afternoon and was photographed looking fresh off the tennis court emerald green polo shirt and fit striped skirt on the side from Tory Burch, which, surprisingly, are still available for sale.
After the job interview Good morning America, Zendaya was spotted leaving ABC Studios in a vintage Thierry Mugler green ensemble consisting of a fitted blazer and midi pencil skirt. Zendaya’s neon number arrives a little over two months after she broke the internet with another vintage Mugler moment — the aforementioned metal robot suit, courtesy of Mugler circa 1995.
Early Tuesday morning, Zendaya arrived at ABC’s Times Square headquarters in a custom ’50s-style midi dress from Erdem’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection. Zendaya and Roach customized the white floral dress to have a higher hem that showed off the tulle petticoat underneath.
April 20
At the Beverly Hills press junket, Zendaya looked especially spring-ready in a custom pastel pink Jacquemus dress that matched her strappy bow-embellished pumps and matching headband. She didn’t stray too far from her tennis roots, as her ponderous Jacquemus cutout midi featured a chic polo collar.
April 18
Switching up her signature tennis aesthetic for a lighter, college-inspired one, Zendaya was photographed by vintage Ralph Lauren paparazzi on her way to Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The multi-faceted model was smiling, wearing a gray mini jacket, a white button-up and a patterned tie – an outfit seen on the studio’s Spring/Summer 1992 runway.
Earlier in the day, Roach shared a behind-the-scenes look Zendaya’s recreation now viral from 1998 Fashion photo session with Venus and Serena Williams. Carolina Herrera innovative director Wes Gordon designed Zendaya’s iconic black and white striped ball gown, which she then accessorized with white beads in her hair – just like the Williams sisters did 25 years ago.
April 16
Before attending the film’s Los Angeles premiere after-party, the fashion muse changed into a neon green halterneck outfit by Greek fashion designer Celia Kritharioti. And before you ask, yes, that’s a tennis ball at the bottom of her plunging neckline.
At the Los Angeles premiere at the Westwood Village Theater, Zendaya embraced her character’s sensual side in a custom-made Vera Wang ball gown. The corset bodice was paired with lace embellishments, while the bottom was incredibly voluminous thanks to a layered black and white skirt.
April 14
On Sunday evening, Zendaya joined her co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist on the set of the Italian talk show titled What is the weather, in Milan. The A-lister looked ultra-chic in a white mini dress, matching Christian Louboutin pumps and an array of Bulgari trinkets.
Earlier in the day, Zendaya continued her archive style streak by wearing a flirty mini tennis dress from the collection Ralph Lauren spring/summer 1992 collection (the exact one Cindy Crawford wore on the runway 31 years ago). Keeping on form, her accents included Louboutin pumps and silver Bulgari jewelry.
April 13
Before watching one of the matches of the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series tournament, Zendaya was photographed by photographers wearing an ivory ensemble courtesy of Brunello Cucinelli Fall/Winter 2024, complete with a comfortable knit polo and satin maxi skirt.
April 11
The sartorial duo of Roach and Zendaya struck vintage gold once again, this time with archival Vivienne Westwood. During a photoshoot in London, Zendaya wore a striped vest with a fitted ultramini skirt that had Feather ornament inspired by Carrie Bradshaw at the shore.
April 10
Arrival at London’s Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Challengers At the UK premiere, Zendaya posed on the red carpet in a one-of-a-kind sparkly white Thom Browne number. Clearly in keeping with the film’s theme, the pleated look is enlivened with diminutive tennis racket motifs and a trendy bow detail. A pair of matching pointy-toe pumps and a flirty hair ribbon completed the look.
8th April
For the photoshoot at the Hassler Hotel in Rome, Zendaya chose a sporty, glam Loewe custom dress with a plunging neckline and a sparkly finish. The cherry on top of her already flawless look were high heels decorated with tennis balls.
April 6
Zendaya took part in Challengers Premiering in Paris at UGC Normandie in a stunning white custom Louis Vuitton gown.
Zendaya attended the photocall in Paris at the Hotel de Crillon wearing an archival chartreuse suit. The retro-style outfit comes from the Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs spring/summer 1999 collection. She completed the look with Bulgari jewelry.
Earlier in the day, during a photo call at Maison De L’Amerique Latine, Zendaya opted for another Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs number, this time from the Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Again, she simply accessorized it with Bulgari jewelry.
March 26
For the Australian premiere, Zendaya paired her stunning green Loewe gown, with a dramatic thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline, with matching sparkly custom pumps. On the accessories front, the actor accessorized with dangling earrings and an emerald ring from Bulgari.
March 27
On March 27, Zendaya arrived at another press event in Australia wearing an all-white outfit by Lacoste. The outfit was based on a crop top and matching high-waist underwear (both enlivened by Lacoste’s signature alligator motif). Over her panties, Zendaya wore a sparkly, sheer mesh maxi skirt. Bulgari jewelry – including: necklace with a distinctive inscriptionsubtle studs and massive rings – they gave this sports set a solid dose of elegance.
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