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If red carpets have felt a little drab lately, it is because Zendaya has been missing from them. This year, however, the actor is back. Between Euphoria, Spider-Man, and Dune, her schedule is packed — but it is her latest project, The Odyssey, that sees her and stylist Law Roach back in top form.
While she and husband Tom Holland method-dressed their way through the Spider-Man press tour, Zendaya is now channelling the all-knowing Greek goddess Athena, whom she will play alongside Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron and Matt Damon. Her aesthetic for this tour might best be described as “modern goddess couture,” and fittingly for the goddess of war, she’s here to win on the red carpet.
From hot-off-the-runway Schiaparelli haute couture to custom Jacquemus paired with ancient artefacts, watching Zendaya navigate a press tour is a masterclass in fashion. Below, we break down our favourite looks so far.
Paris, July 8: Louis Vuitton
For the Paris premiere of The Odyssey, Zendaya leaned into deity-inspired method dressing with a custom two-tone white Louis Vuitton gown. Designed by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, the floor-sweeping ensemble featured delicate floral lace detailing, a dramatic midriff cutout, and an elongated train.
The intricate hand-cut escargot lace (a signature of the Maison) and fabrication required over 800 hours of meticulous atelier construction. Stylist Law Roach paired the semi-sheer gown with a voluminous, ruffled lace bolero and high-octane armour: a Messika diamond choker centred by a striking 14-carat tanzanite gemstone.
Paris, July 7: Givenchy by Alexander McQueen and Phillip Treacy
Touching down in Paris during couture week, Zendaya wore an archival look from Alexander McQueen’s spring 1997 collection for Givenchy, his first for the house. McQueen took inspiration from the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts who went on a quest in search of a winged ram’s magical fleece. McQueen titled the collection “The Search for the Golden Fleece” and the dress featured toga-like draped sleeves, padded shoulders and was styled with a headpiece by Phillip Treacy, an intricate mask that covered the entire upper face before extending scaber-like above the head. She wore jewellery by Fope, and of course her Jessica McCormack engagement ring from husband Tom Holland.
London, July 6: Schiaparelli, Autumn/Winter Haute Couture
Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli collections are always a highlight of Paris Couture Week, so it is no surprise Law Roach was in a rush to secure this look. Zendaya’s long-time stylist personally whisked the gown from a model’s body backstage to a private jet bound for England, ensuring Zendaya could wear it the very same day.
“I flew in last night to come to the show,” Roach shared after Roseberry’s runway presentation, which kicked off the Couture Fall 2026 season. “I have a private jet waiting for me… to get [the dress] to London to put it on a very special girl.”
The gown features a molded silicone bustier designed to mimic an Athenian marble sculpture—complete with defined anatomical details—paired with a signature Schiaparelli ombre beaded skirt. The look continues Roseberry’s exploration of materials, blending ancient silhouettes with traditional couture techniques and futurist elements. While it was styled with a slick bun on the runway, Zendaya opted for long hair extensions woven into a sleek plait, finishing the look with a multi-strand diamond necklace by Chopard.
London, July 6: Valentino, Autumn/Winter 2026
The same evening, Zendaya switched into a Grecian-inspired gown by Alessandro Michele for Valentino. The ensemble featured a leafy sage-green bandeau bodice and a draped, cutout Athenian tunic-style skirt. Switching up her accessories, she topped off the look with 27 carats of diamonds from Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie collection.
July 5, Custom Jacquemus
The Olympus press tour officially kicked off when Zendaya appeared at the first photocall in a custom ivory Jacquemus gown featuring a high leg slit and a free-flowing back. The design included a built-in headscarf that framed her face, but the real focal point was her jewellery. Roach styled the look with shield-like earrings from Baron London, which were crafted from genuine 1st-millennium BC ancient disks.
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