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Created by Louis Vuitton Women’s Artistic Director Nicolas Ghesquière, the white-and-ivory gown had a plunging neckline, a dramatic torso cut-out, lace panel detailing, a thigh-high slit and a sweeping train with a sculptural ruffled lace bolero that showed design elements from Ghesquière’s celebrated 2026 Balenciaga collection.

Louis Vuitton revealed that the handcrafted outfit required more than 800 hours of work to complete. Ghesquière drew inspiration from his acclaimed 2006 Balenciaga collection, reinterpreting signature elements through the lens of his current vision at Louis Vuitton to create a design that felt both archival and contemporary.

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Styled by Law Roach, Zendaya paired the gown with white satin pumps and Messika diamond jewellery, keeping the focus on the gown’s shape and details.

The Paris appearance added another memorable look to The Odyssey press tour. With Zendaya portraying Athena in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, her premiere wardrobe has become one of the defining style highlights of the film’s promotional tour. Her latest Louis Vuitton creation added another memorable look to the press tour, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between Zendaya, stylist Law Roach and Louis Vuitton.

For the occasion, Hathaway wore a strapless blue Dior Haute Couture gown featuring a softly pleated bodice, an empire waist and a floor-length skirt. The design also featured blue floral appliqués gathered at the waist, adding delicate designs to the couture creation. She completed the look with Bulgari jewellery, softly waved hair and a classic red lip. The look was styled by her longtime collaborator, Erin Walsh.

The appearance follows Hathaway’s recent maternity style outings after she confirmed she is expecting her third child with her husband, Adam Shulman. The couple are already parents to two sons, Jonathan and Jack.

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Earlier in the day, Hathaway attended a London photocall for The Odyssey wearing a white Blumarine Resort 2027 mini dress with cascading ruffles and airy draping. She paired the look with Gianvito Rossi suede boots and Bulgari jewellery.

The London premiere brought together much of the film’s cast ahead of its global theatrical release. Hathaway joined fellow cast members including Zendaya, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Mia Goth for the red carpet, where she appeared in a floral-accented Dior Haute Couture gown.

Zendaya arrived at the London world premiere of The Odyssey wearing the collection’s closing look, making her one of the first public figures to wear the newly unveiled couture design. The gown, created by Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry, travelled from Paris to London the same day after stylist Law Roach personally retrieved it following the runway presentation.

The sculptural design reflected the house’s signature surrealist approach. A porcelain-effect moulded bodice, complete with a lace-up corset back, gave way to a shimmering fringe skirt that shifted from white into metallic silver and gold tones. The intricate beadwork created movement with every step, while the design continued Roseberry’s fascination with Grecian-inspired couture.

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The timing carried added significance. Zendaya portrays Athena in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey, and the couture look subtly mirrored the mythology surrounding the goddess. Her beauty look featured icy-toned eye makeup and long waves with braided detailing, while high jewellery from Chopard completed the outfit.

Behind the scenes, the gown’s journey became almost as notable as the look itself. According to reports, Roach flew to Paris to collect the couture piece immediately after the Schiaparelli show before returning to London on a private jet, allowing Zendaya to wear the design just hours after its runway debut.

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Zendaya has frequently worn looks that reflect the themes of the projects she is promoting. By wearing a couture design unveiled only hours earlier in Paris, she brought Schiaparelli’s latest runway creation to the London premiere of The Odyssey. The look was another collaboration between Zendaya and stylist Law Roach, who transported the gown from Paris to London in time for the premiere.