Zendaya Wears Schiaparelli Couture Straight Off the Runway

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.