Look of the Week: Zendaya Dazzles During ‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour

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Is there a limit to how often we can praise the sartorial prowess of Zendaya? If the recent international promotional circuit for Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated cinematic undertaking, “The Odyssey,” reveals anything, it is that the actress and definitive fashion icon remains unconditionally devoted to the pursuit of high glamour.

The 29-year-old superstar effectively embodies the concept of maximalist fashion. She approaches a brief ten-minute stroll down the red carpet with the identical level of fierce dedication and meticulous attention to detail that she applies to her dramatic acting performances. Curated alongside her veteran stylist and self-proclaimed “image architect,” Law Roach, her ensembles fascinate audiences, demand the spotlight, and frequently subvert traditional fashion expectations. Now traversing her 17th year in the entertainment industry, Zendaya has effectively become the benchmark for red-carpet flawlessness.

During the Paris debut of “The Odyssey” (a film in which Zendaya plays Athena among a star-studded ensemble of Hollywood elites), the actress channeled a mythological Greek deity wearing a bespoke Louis Vuitton creation. Fashioned from ethereal, dual-toned white textiles accented by intricate “escargot” lace detailing, the garment highlighted a bold torso cut-out, a dramatic thigh-high slit, and an elegantly ruffled bolero. The star's complementary beauty look for the event similarly commanded admiration — celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas was responsible for her goddess-esque glow, dramatically dusting her eyelids with a surprising wash of soft cornflower blue shadow courtesy of Prada Beauty.

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Although this particular ensemble served as a high-fashion tribute to the draped, classical Grecian attire featured prominently within “The Odyssey,” it also offered a playful nod to the public regarding Zendaya's relatively recent status as a bride, particularly after her husband and on-screen partner Tom Holland confirming to Esquire that the duo had officially tied the knot. Furthermore, drawing a parallel to her globally renowned contemporary Taylor Swift, Zendaya has managed to keep the details of her highly anticipated bridal gown strictly confidential. (By contrast, Swift eventually revealed that Dior’s Jonathan Anderson was the creative force behind her own wedding attire.)

However, Zendaya rarely settles for a single aesthetic statement. Her public appearances throughout the week functioned as a virtual sartorial banquet, showcasing a continuation of her commitment to method dressing for the red carpet. In London, she showcased a soft cream Jacquemus design, accessorized beautifully with an on-trend dainty bandana and striking gold medallion ear pieces. She subsequently stepped out in an archival piece from the Givenchy Spring 1997 Couture line—a masterpiece crafted during Alexander McQueen’s era at the renowned French label—paired with an imposing golden facial piece co-designed with Philip Treacy. (This merely adds another milestone to the expansive catalog of exclusive archival vault access she and Roach have secured.)

Yet, perhaps the ultimate demonstration of Zendaya’s unparalleled influence in the fashion sphere occurred this week when she arrived in Paris sporting a remarkably fresh sculptural piece directly from the Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2026/27 Haute Couture presentation. Earlier that exact same morning, the piece had its worldwide premiere on the catwalk, modeled by Ivy Stewart. Within a matter of hours, it was seamlessly fitted onto Zendaya as she illuminated another premiere carpet for “The Odyssey” in London—having been flown express via private jet, according to Roach—all to guarantee the actress could provide the exclusive gown with an unforgettable public introduction.