Zendaya has once again turned a movie photocall into a major fashion moment in a body-hugging dress. The actress arrived at the Paris photocall for “The Odyssey” in a dramatic archival couture look that immediately commanded attention against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. Styled by longtime collaborator Law Roach, the ensemble blended fashion history with theatrical drama, proving once again why Zendaya remains one of the industry’s biggest style risk-takers.
Zendaya digs into Givenchy archives with body-hugging dress by McQueen for ‘The Odyssey’
For the event, Zendaya wore an archival white haute couture dress from Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection. It was designed by the late Alexander McQueen during his groundbreaking tenure at the French fashion house. The sculpted dress hugged her figure from the shoulders through the waist before ending above the knee. This created a sleek, body-contouring silhouette. A sharp V-shaped neckline and structured shoulders added architectural precision, while the long sleeves flared dramatically into oversized padded hangings.
Adding even more drama was an intricate gold lace headpiece by Philip Treacy. The elaborate sculptural mask covered Zendaya’s face almost entirely before extending into a towering pointed piece above her head. This instantly became the focal point of the look. The metallic creation echoed medieval armor and architecture, transforming the actress into a living work of art.
She completed the archival ensemble with classic white Christian Louboutin ‘So Kate pumps’, whose pointed silhouette perfectly complemented the clean lines of the dress. Her jewelry came from Fope, as noted by Celeb Style Radar. It included Panorama earrings, the Vendôme Flex’It ring with Diamond Pavé, and the Prima Double Mesh ring with Diamond Pavé. Her dark berry lips and glossy black nails added contrast against the all-white outfit.
By pairing Alexander McQueen’s visionary archival couture with Philip Treacy’s iconic artistry, Zendaya delivered another unforgettable red carpet-worthy appearance. It perfectly matched the film’s theme and promoted it before the official premiere.
Originally reported by Viha Shah on The Fashion Spot.
