Amid the promotion of their new film The Odyssey, Zendaya and Tom Holland made a rare public outing away from the red carpet. The couple was spotted holding hands on Thursday evening, July 16, as they made their way to the Gold House x OpenTable dinner at the Japanese restaurant Wokuni in New York City.

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For the occasion, Zendaya wore a black silk wrap dress from Elie Saab. The plunging design, highlighted with floral details around the midriff, which she paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels, while her hair was styled  in a “bixie” haircut.

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Tom Holland complemented her look with a classic navy sweater layered over a blue polo shirt. He completed the outfit with light-wash jeans and leather boots, keeping his appearance simple for the evening.

The outing comes as Zendaya and Holland are in New York promoting their new film, The Odyssey. As part of the press run, Zendaya recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she spoke about the project. For the appearance, she wore a gold look from Zuhair Murad’s Spring 2013 Couture Collection. The look centered on a jacket with a deep neckline, structured shoulders, and a cinched waist with gold brocade detailing, flowing into a peplum shape and paired with a matching mini skirt featuring a thigh-high slit. She completed the look with pointed gold heels.

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During the interview, Zendaya spoke about working alongside Holland in The Odyssey. She revealed that Holland was offered the role of Telemachus first and shared how excited she was for him when he was cast in the project. “He’s the best and he deserves this,” Zendaya said about Holland’s casting. She also explained that she was excited when she learned she would be joining the film.

Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey brings together a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson. The film officially opened in theaters worldwide today, July 17, marking the latest collaboration between Zendaya and Holland on the big screen.

Lupita Nyong’o arrived at the New York premiere of “The Odyssey” in gold, and honestly, nobody was ready. The actress hit the red carpet at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday night wearing a dress that fans couldn’t get enough of. Her outfit was the Collins gown, a strapless piece from London-based designer Nicholas Oakwell Couture, named after screen icon Joan Collins and inspired by her commanding role in “Esther and the King.”

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The statuesque shape came from a metallic gold floral lace overlay sculpted over a built-in, lace-up corset that sharply defined her waist. Below that fitted bodice, the fabric flowed into a long column skirt with soft Grecian draping and a bold thigh-high slit. She finished the gilded look with metallic gold block-heel sandals from Aldo, styled by her longtime stylist Micaela Erlanger.

Her hair, styled by Vernon François, was pulled into a sculpted high updo that framed her face and left her neckline bare for the jewelry to shine. Makeup artist Nick Barose kept her glam warm, finishing it off with a glossy berry lip that popped against the gold. Every piece she wore that night pointed back to the film’s mythology. Around her neck sat a Sabyasachi five-strand pearl and diamond choker, its uncut diamonds totaling 11.21 carats, and on her hand, a matching 18k gold Sabyasachi Bengal Tiger ring set with a bright blue sapphire. She rounded off the look with a book-shaped “Odyssey” clutch by Olympia Le-Tan, hand-embroidered in blue, navy, and gold to resemble a vintage copy of Homer’s epic.

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The timing worked in her favor too. In The Odyssey, Nyong’o plays both Helen of Troy and her twin sister, Clytemnestra. Helen is often described in Greek mythology as the world’s most beautiful woman, making the gold look a fitting choice for the film’s New York premiere.

The New York premiere also brought together much of The Odyssey cast, including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Samantha Morton and Elliot Page. For Nyong’o, it was the final stop on the film’s press tour, and she ended it in gold.

Zendaya is showing that the gladiator sandal could be making a comeback, proving why the once-popular style still holds fashion appeal. This past Monday in New York, she stepped out wearing a vintage Alberta Ferretti dress from 2008. The white mini dress featured a plunging neckline and metallic paneling, but the true highlight was her footwear: a pair of towering, knee-high gladiator sandals from Sophia Webster. With straps laced tightly up her legs, the look felt like a direct tribute to ancient Rome.

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This isn’t just a random fashion choice. Zendaya is currently promoting The Odyssey, a new film where she portrays Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare. Her stylist, Law Roach, is leaning heavily into this theme for her public appearances, using fashion to channel the themes Greek mythology. By mixing a flowy, Greco-Roman inspired dress with bold leather sandals, the team created a look that feels both cinematic and high-fashion.

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This is the second time in just a few weeks that Zendaya has turned to this style. She previously paired a chic ivory dress by Khaite with glossy, lizard-effect Christian Louboutin gladiator sandals. These repeated appearances have placed the gladiator sandal back in the fashion conversation and brought attention to the style once again.

Interestingly, this is a look Zendaya has supported for a long time. She wore knee-high gladiator sandals as far back as 2015 and even designed her own pair in 2017 for her former clothing line, Daya by Zendaya. For her, wearing these sandals isn’t following a trend; it is returning to a signature style she has loved for years.

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When Zendaya adopts a trend, people pay attention. She has a unique talent for taking pieces that have been dormant in fashion history and making them feel essential once again. As The Odyssey heads to theaters on July 17, Zendaya’s latest appearances could further fuel interest in the strappy, lace-up shape. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to try out the gladiator look, this is it. It’s bold, it’s historic, and thanks to stars like Zendaya, it is the biggest footwear trend of the year.